This is part 9 of the Freelap Friday Five Series, 2013 Edition. To review the 16 part 2012 edition, click here. Part 1 was Matt Scherer, Professional Pacer-Rabbit. Part 2 was Stuart McMillan, Bobsled and former UKA Sprint Coach. Part 3 was Dean Starkey, PV Coach and former Elite Pole Vaulter. … [Read more...] about Interview with Liam Collins, 400mH, Bobsled, Faces of Disco
Archives for March 2013
400 meter Training with Marc Mangiacotti [VIDEO]
If you are familiar with the work of Marc Mangiacotti, the Men's Sprints & Hurdles Coach at Harvard University, then you’ll love his latest videos for 400 meter sprinters which is geared to the College and post-College athletes. [NOTE: High School 400 meters sprinters should look at … [Read more...] about 400 meter Training with Marc Mangiacotti [VIDEO]
Why are Jamaicans so Fast? Interview with Donovan Bailey
Yesterday, Stuart McMillan posted a great article on his blog, www.mcmillanspeed.com. It’s a long read, as he interviews 1996 double gold Olympic Champion Donovan Bailey and asks the old question, “Why are Jamaicans so Fast?” For the full article, click here. I’ve copied (with permission) … [Read more...] about Why are Jamaicans so Fast? Interview with Donovan Bailey
How to Find a Post-College Sports Agent (with Chris Layne)
Last year, I interviewed Kris Mychasiw of Sprint Management on the ins-and-outs on finding an agent, landing your first sponsor, and getting into big meets. Another common question I get from the mailbag is: How to find a sports agent, especially post-Collegial! Total Sports Management US is based … [Read more...] about How to Find a Post-College Sports Agent (with Chris Layne)
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 Coaching Cues For The Drive Phase. When great minds come together, amazing things can happen. We’ve all heard the phrase “Two heads are better than … [Read more...] about The Power of Collaboration
The 6x200m Workout
Here are 4 different 6x200m workouts to start your Monday. Tom Tellez 6×200 Workout Special thanks to Pierre-Jean Vazel for this rare find on YouTube. In the video, we see Carl Lewis and Mike Marsh doing a classic 6x200m workout in about 28 seconds (circa 1992 or 1993). You don’t see the the … [Read more...] about The 6x200m Workout
Interview with Kevin Tyler, former UKA Head of Coaching
This is part 8 of the Freelap Friday Five Series, 2013 Edition. To review the 16 part 2012 edition, click here. Part 1 was Matt Scherer, Professional Pacer-Rabbit. Part 2 was Stuart McMillan, Bobsled and former UKA Sprint Coach. Part 3 was Dean Starkey, PV Coach and former Elite Pole Vaulter. … [Read more...] about Interview with Kevin Tyler, former UKA Head of Coaching
iDashboards 2013 NCAA Basketball Final Four Brackets
Next to the Olympics and the IAAF World Championships, the NCAA “March Madness” Basketball Tournament is my favorite event. It’s simple… all you have to do is go 6-0 on 3 consecutive weekends to win the National Championships. Make that 7-0 for Eight teams—the four lowest-seeded automatic … [Read more...] about iDashboards 2013 NCAA Basketball Final Four Brackets
Significance of Force Application in Max Velocity Sprinting, Part 13
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 13
Yohan Blake, Lactic Acid and More 200 splits
This article is guest posted by Artur Pastor García, who has a degree in Psychology, Primary Education and Business in Human Resources. His blog is in Spanish at http://radunga-dejandohuella.blogspot.com.com The original article below is from 2012 titled Yohan Blake: el enemigo del ácido … [Read more...] about Yohan Blake, Lactic Acid and More 200 splits
