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Tom Tellez’ 5 Phases of the 100m Sprint

I mentioned the previous USATF SuperClinic in the article on Dwayne Miller, LaShawn Merrit’s coach. Among the wealth of information provided at this clinic was a lecture and handout from Tom Tellez.  Tom Tellez requires no introduction… you can read the article Sprinting: A Biomechanical Approach Part 1 (Part 2 is here) for a detailed look at his coaching concepts and philosophy. His handout from the clinic (PDF) is pretty sketchy, as if it has been photocopied over and over,... 

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Track and Field

Dwain Chambers, Ato Boldon and Box Jumping

Several years ago in the days before YouTube, there was a viral video of Ato Boldon doing a 60 inch or 1.50m box jump (approximately).  Obviously, people confused this with the vertical jump or vertical leap test, but it is a good indication of explosiveness.  And bravery. I am a firm believer in plyometrics, and I will choose plyos over weight training any day.  Tom Tellez, Carl Lewis and Daley Thompson all share the same sentiments.  Of course, you should try to incorporate... 

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Coaching

Tom Tellez’ 5 Phases of the 100m Sprint

I mentioned the previous USATF SuperClinic in the article on Dwayne Miller, LaShawn Merrit’s coach. Among the wealth of information provided at this clinic was a lecture and handout from Tom Tellez.  Tom Tellez requires no introduction… you can read the article Sprinting: A Biomechanical Approach Part 1 (Part 2 is here) for a detailed look at his coaching concepts and philosophy. His handout from the clinic (PDF) is pretty sketchy, as if it has been photocopied over and over, but the overall... 

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Basketball

Happy 99th Birthday John Wooden!

After eight books, A Game Plan for Life: The Power of Mentoring is the one closest to John Wooden’s heart: a moving and inspirational guide to the power of mentorship. On October 14, 2009, John Wooden turns 99 years old.  As active and vocal as ever, Wooden heads into his tenth decade eager to share what he has gained from being mentored—sage advice from a master mentor himself. Coach Wooden’s winning streak at UCLA remains unchallenged, a remarkable feat of sportsmanship that demonstrated... 

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Soccer

2009 World Football Challenge - Nike Unveils New Inter Milan Uniform

I’m in a bit of a rut. I am currently north of Rome where half my friends are AC Roma (or just Roma) and the other half are S.S. Lazio (or just Lazio) fans of the Italian Football (Soccer) league. Roma has gained a lot of popularity because in the past 3 years, as they lost to Inter Milan (F.C. Internazionale Milan) in the Italian League Championships each time.  The top four of 20 teams in the “Serie A” division qualifies for the UEFA Champions League. Roma won its last Championship... 

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Football

Differences in Maximal Speed Running between Baseball Players and Sprinters

With the World Series in full swing (no pun intended), I couldn’t help but notice how baseball players run “slightly different” than Track and Field sprinters. I’ve often argued that in a 40 yard dash test, technical changes are required just to cover the distance in 36.8 meters.  The starting position is a good example.  You wouldn’t use the same “from the line, one foot back to front foot, 3 foot back for rear foot placement” implementation on a 40 yard dash test. Same... 

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Swimming

400 meter Sprinting vs. 100 meter Freestyle Swim

I am currently in Rome where the 2009 FINA World Championships are held.  There’s quite a buzz in the city with the electric atmosphere of a Championship meet. Plus, it’s over 35C or over 90F during the day with humidity.  And those temperatures are in the shade! Between 1968 and 2004, only 7 men have run under the magic 44 seconds barrier for the 400 meters (and two of them were set in altitude!). Since then, two new stars, namely Jeremy Warnier and Lashawn Merritt were added to that... 

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Vili ends unchallenged with 21.07m victory - IAAF / VTB World Athletics Final

13 September 2009 - Thessaloniki, Greece - That Valerie Vili would win the Shot Put final edition of the IAAF / VTB World Athletics Final wasn’t a particularly major surprise. That she would do so in such dominating fashion, to cap a season which began in February, certainly was.

Bolt ends his season with 19.68 - IAAF / VTB Bank World Athletics Final

13 September 2009 - Thessaloniki, Greece - Usain Bolt ended his season with a time of 19.68 seconds in the 200m of what was the final ever edition of the IAAF/VTB Bank World Athletics Final.

Jeter - 10.67 - third fastest of all-time! IAAF / VTB Bank World Athletics Final

13 September 2009 - Thessaloniki, Greece - Carmelita Jeter was arguably the most impressive winner as action concluded on day two at the seventh and final edition of the IAAF/VTB Bank World Athletics Final here in Thessaloniki.

Event REPORT - 110m Hurdles - MEN

Ryan Braithwaite once again showed a convinving performance to take the win at the IAAF/VTB Bank World Athletics Final. The 21 year-old surprise World Champion confirmed that Berlin was not a coincidence.

Event REPORT - 100m - WOMEN

Carmelita Jeter was arguably the most impressive winner as action concluded on day two at the seventh and final edition of the IAAF/VTB Bank World Athletics Final here in Thessaloniki.

Event REPORT - 3000m - WOMEN

Less than hour after the final curtain was drawn on the era of the World Athletics Final, Meseret Defar underscored her role as one of the finest competitors of the season-capping two-day meet. After ensuring that the pace would be honest, the Ethiopian kicked home to victory in the 3000m to collect her ninth WAF title.

Event REPORT - Javelin Throw - MEN

A two-man competition - Andreas Thorkildsen vs Tero Pitkämäki - was in reality a three throw event, well three throws of international importance that is.

Event REPORT - 200m - MEN

Usain Bolt ended his season with a time of 19.68 seconds in the 200m of what was the final ever edition of the IAAF / VTB Bank World Athletics Final.

Event REPORT - Triple Jump - WOMEN

Capping a consistent season which saw her take World Championships silver, Cuban Mabel Gay won her first World Athletics Final title with a near season’s best leap.

Kitwara blazes 58:58 in Rotterdam

13 September 2009 - Rotterdam, The Netherlands – Sammy Kitwara blazed his way to a 58:58 victory at the Fortis Rotterdam Half-Marathon today.


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