In 2009, Don Chu was invited to speak at the BC Recovery and Regeneration Seminar at SFU. Don Chu received his Ph.D. from Stanford University in 1974. His degree in Physical Therapy is also from Stanford. He has a Masters in Kinesiology & Physical Education from Cal State (CSU), Hayward. He is … [Read more...] about Don Chu on Recovery and Regeneration [VIDEO]
Archives for January 2013
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 various sports. The bonus evening sessions with Jessica Ennis and Sharon Hannan were a bonus! One of the sessions was Design Thinking for the Next … [Read more...] about Coach Management Assessment Profile (CMAP) & Targeted Coach Acceleration Program (TCAP)
Significance of Force Application in Max Velocity Sprinting, Part 11
We are back with the series on Force, Ground Contact and Sprinting, and once again, we have Kenta’ Bell again. To review: Part 1 Plyometrics, Ground Contact Time, and Sprinting was simply to demonstrate the faster the movement, the shorter the ground contact time. Part 2 covered How to … [Read more...] about Significance of Force Application in Max Velocity Sprinting, Part 11
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 athletes executed well within their means. There are, of course, a few who didn’t follow my rules: No showboating, no waving to the crown, and no … [Read more...] about Arrogance vs Confidence (Stop Showboating!)
Running the Relay: Drills with John Smith & Jon Drummond
This is a 5 part article, but I decided to write it as a single post rather than chop it up. Since the indoor season is upon us, I’ll start with the 4x200m & 4x400m Relays. Baton Exchanges: How to Run the 4x200m & 4x400m Push Pass or Upsweep? John Smith Video on the … [Read more...] about Running the Relay: Drills with John Smith & Jon Drummond
The Importance of the Standing Long Jump
With the 2013 NFL Combine coming up, isn’t it interesting that the fastest 40 yard times come from players with the best Standing Long Jump AND the Standing Vertical Jump? (using stats since 2000) And the irony is some of these players have terrible sprint biomechanics (but who … [Read more...] about The Importance of the Standing Long Jump
Coaching: The 10 Year Plan
Let me start by asking a question for those who have a Ph.D. (I got as far as Undergrad, so I am in no position to comment) Is it better to do all 10 years at the same school, or 3 different schools? I am referring to 4 years for undergrad, 2 years for a Masters, and 4 years for your Ph.D? … [Read more...] about Coaching: The 10 Year Plan
3 Reasons the Squat is NOT the Cornerstone of Strength Training for Sprinters
This article is guest blogged by Joel Smith, an Assistant Strength Coach of Olympic Sports at the University of California, Berkeley. Visit his website at www.just-fly-sports.com. He is also the author of the new book Vertical Foundations. Click here to learn more about the book. 3 … [Read more...] about 3 Reasons the Squat is NOT the Cornerstone of Strength Training for Sprinters
Coaching Cues For The Drive Phase
This article is guest blogged by Derrick Johnston, a Sprints Coach at the University of British Columbia, Canada. The Problem With newer athletes, most do not understand that there are different phases throughout the sprint race. And those different phases require changes in one’s biomechanics for … [Read more...] about Coaching Cues For The Drive Phase
Do you Like Indoor Track and Field?
I LOVE and I HATE indoor track and field. I LOVE indoor track because it breaks up the long season from September to August. 48 week a year is a long way to go without racing. How the hell did Dwayne Chambers, Justin Gatlin or LaShawn Merritt do it, I’ll never know. You have to race. Nothing … [Read more...] about Do you Like Indoor Track and Field?
