In this short YouTube video on SpeedEndurance TV, I explain the quickest and easiest way to calm pre-race jitters or nervousness. This tip isn’t … [Read more...]
April 11, 2013 by 1 Comment
Effects of Instant Gratification Feedback
We live in a generation of “Instant Gratification”. Computer Games, Fast Food, Junk Food and technological conveniences… all these just add … [Read more...]
April 1, 2013 by 7 Comments
1996: How did Donovan Bailey Keep Cool after 3 False Starts?
Before you read the rest of this article, or the full article on Stuart McMillan’s blog, take a full 15 minutes and watch the build up to the 1996 … [Read more...]
March 26, 2013 by 1 Comment
The Power of Collaboration
This article is guest blogged by Derrick Johnston, a Sprints Coach at the University of British Columbia, Canada. His previous article was titled … [Read more...]
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Coach Management Assessment Profile (CMAP) & Targeted Coach Acceleration Program (TCAP)
One of highlights of my London 2012 Olympics experiences was visiting the Global Coaches House, attending sessions and meeting other coaches in … [Read more...]
December 6, 2012 by 4 Comments
Bud Winter’s “Relax and Win” is Finally Here
Bud Winter’s “Relax and Win” is finally here! His original 1981 classic has been updated with several new chapters, interviewed by yours … [Read more...]
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How to Stop Choking (Part 1)
A while back, Paul Hoffman wrote a controversial guest post on Asafa Powell is NOT a Choker (a great read). I wrote an article 2 years ago on 3 Tips … [Read more...]
October 2, 2012 by 5 Comments
How to Pick a Good Sprint Coach
In yesterday’s rant article on changing coaches, I was probing into the questions you should ask before you consider changing coaches. But I … [Read more...]
August 23, 2012 by 7 Comments
Interview with Sharon Hannan, Coach of Sally Pearson [PODCAST]
On Aug 11th, I missed the final day of Athletics at the stadium to attend an evening with Sharon Hannan, coach of 100mH Gold medalist Sally … [Read more...]
August 16, 2012 by 5 Comments
London 2012 Post-Mortem Part 1
First, I can’t imagine the lines at Heathrow airport on Monday morning, August 13th. There are so many stories with controversies, and so many … [Read more...]
August 3, 2012 by 9 Comments
An Open Letter to Mr. Usain Bolt
This article/letter is guest blogged by Paul Hoffman from My Two Cents: Thoughts of a Small Town Therapist. His previous article was … [Read more...]
July 26, 2012 by 1 Comment
Dan Pfaff: Tapering for the Big Meet
Today marks 10 days before the 100 meters opening round at the London Olympics. I wrote about Ben Johnson’s 10 Day Taper Before a Major … [Read more...]
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Botswana’s Amantle Montsho: Relax and Win
A lot of people think Bud Winter’s methodologies are outdated and obsolete, but let me remind you that BOTH Stephen Francis and Glenn Mills were … [Read more...]
July 19, 2012 by 11 Comments
Asafa Powell is NOT a Choker
This article is guest blogged by Paul Hoffman from My Two Cents: Thoughts of a Small Town Therapist. His previous article was titled Notes … [Read more...]
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Dan Pfaff: Taking Athletes to the Next Level
This article was written by Dan Pfaff for The Guardian. Be sure to read my interview with Dan Pfaff here in May 2012. He also wrote Alternate … [Read more...]
June 22, 2012 by 5 Comments
Interview with Jose Fernandez: 5 Questions
This is Part 9 of the weekly “Friday Five” series where I ask 5 tough questions to world class elite coaches. To recap: … [Read more...]
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Good Sportsmanship Stories: Meghan Vogel Revisited
Earlier this month, Meghan Vogel became headline news not for winning the 1600m in her Ohio State DIII championship, but by helping an exhausted … [Read more...]
June 14, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Dealing with Adrenaline Rushes and Panic Attacks
From the mailbag: Question: I hope you can help me out here. The term my son uses is adrenaline “rushes”, that he has related to racing. Over … [Read more...]
June 5, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Tapering and Peaking for the Big Meet
Every week, ithlete will cover general questions on training and recovery, as well as specific best practices with Heart Rate Variability (HRV). If … [Read more...]
May 13, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Iwan Thomas on the Pressure of the Olympic Trials
This is a great five minute video that all athletes should watch before the Olympic Trials. Yes, the video talks specifically about the pressures of … [Read more...]
