I was inspired to do this 7 minute video as a follow up to Derek Evely’s 10 Great Tips to Succeed as a Coach (and Change our Sport) I think if a … [Read more...]
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SpeedEndurance TV – On Teamwork, Leadership and Building a Winning Team
May 6, 2013 by 3 Comments
SpeedEndurance TV – Best Tip to Calm PreRace Jitters
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...]
May 1, 2013 by 3 Comments
Derek Evely: 10 Great Tips to Succeed as a Coach (and Change our Sport)
One of the greatest commonalities on taking the NYC subway or having a caffé in an Italian Bar is: Everyone has an opinion. In the world of … [Read more...]
April 8, 2013 by 2 Comments
Beyond the Olympic Medals: Where Do We Go Now?
I want to elaborate more on Question 3 from Friday's Interview with Doug Logan. There's a famous quote: "No taxation Olympics without … [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...]
January 30, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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...]
January 28, 2013 by 6 Comments
Arrogance vs Confidence (Stop Showboating!)
It’s Monday morning, it’s cold and raining, and I’m a bit grumpy After watching some of the indoor competitions this past weekend, 99% of … [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...]
November 8, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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...]
September 20, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Interview with Joe Newton (from Gary Cohen)
If you coach Cross country and DON’T know who Joe Newton is, then you must read the lengthy interview by Gary Cohen. The full interview (with some … [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 17, 2012 by 6 Comments
Interview with Dennis W. Mitchell: 5 Questions
This is Part 15 of the weekly “Friday Five” series where I ask 5 tough questions to world class elite coaches. To recap: Jumps coach Boo … [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 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...]
June 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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...]
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...]
April 11, 2012 by 1 Comment
Kermitt Bentham: How many 400 meters have YOU Raced? Try 500!
I want every 400 meter sprinter to go back in your diary and check how many 400 meter races you have run. That included qualifying races, … [Read more...]
Your Behavior Matters, On and Off the Track
The purpose of this article is to remind you the rules have changed on how you conduct yourself outside the track. When I was competing for McGill … [Read more...]