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. He … [Read more...] about Measuring Vertical Jump Skill in the Laboratory
Archives for November 2014
SHIN SPLINTS 2014 – Conquistador
This Thanksgiving theme article was published last year. It was well received by some readers, so I though it is worth sharing again this year. Happy Thanksgiving today to all the American readers. Canadians celebrated 7 weeks earlier! SHIN SPLINTS 2014 Conquistador - by Doug … [Read more...] about SHIN SPLINTS 2014 – Conquistador
The Four Stages of Competence in Track and Field
When I took psychology (as an elective!) back in the early 1980's, the four stages of competence, or the "conscious competence" learning model, was known as “Four Stages for Learning Any New Skill” In short, it's basically a model for learning. Sprinting fast is all about muscle memory, and … [Read more...] about The Four Stages of Competence in Track and Field
Interview with Henk Kraaijenhof by Mike Hurst [PODCAST]
Henk Kraaijenhof currently works for Vortx (Dutch only web site) and his blog is www.helpingthebesttogetbetter.com Henk's coaching credentials include Nelli Cooman, Melene Ottey, Troy Douglas and Tennis star Mary Pierce. His specialty is the physical and mental coaching, in particular stress and … [Read more...] about Interview with Henk Kraaijenhof by Mike Hurst [PODCAST]
Pseudoephedrine on Prohibited List Effective Jan 1 2015
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has published the 2015 Prohibited List effective January 1, 2015. The most significant change is Pseudoephedrine, a substance commonly used to treat nasal and sinus congestion, otherwise known as cold medicine. WADA has removed pseudoephedrine from the 2014 … [Read more...] about Pseudoephedrine on Prohibited List Effective Jan 1 2015
Overspeed Training for Field Events
When I wrote about overspeed training, I was referencing sprinters. Bt what about long jump? Or, better yet, pole vault? For long jump, that's an easy fix. We use a simple raised wooden box because the purpose of the long jump is to jump as high as you can with the addition of the … [Read more...] about Overspeed Training for Field Events
SHIN SPLINTS 2014 – Kentucky Windage
This new series is guest blogged by Doug Logan. Doug Logan was the CEO for USATF from 2008 until September 2010. He was also the CEO, President and Commissioner for Major League Soccer from 1995 to 1999. To read more about his background and involvement in Track, Soccer, Rugby and the Music … [Read more...] about SHIN SPLINTS 2014 – Kentucky Windage
The Best Image, Video and Performance of the Year Award
With the 2014 World Athletics Gala in Monaco announcing the Athlete of the Year on Nov 21, it's only fitting to talk about the Performance of the Year Award. Or at least, my version of the Performance of the Year Award. Renaud Lavillenie’s pole vault world record won the award for "The Sport … [Read more...] about The Best Image, Video and Performance of the Year Award
What Can We Learn from Secrets of Soviet Weightlifting?
I read a great article on Breaking Muscle titled 4 Secrets of Soviet Weightlifting (As Revealed by Pavel) He outlined the four basic rules that he found common to the Soviet lifters: The First Rule: Most Lifts Should Be in the 70-85% Range The Second Rule: More Variability in Volume The … [Read more...] about What Can We Learn from Secrets of Soviet Weightlifting?
Why I Ditched my Weight Belt and Wrist Straps
During my weight training days at McGill, I remember a lot of lifters were using wrist straps and weight belts, including myself. The weight belt was good for the vanity – it tightened your waist and tucked in your beer belly, plus it inflated your chest, hence the inverted Jack Lalanne triangle … [Read more...] about Why I Ditched my Weight Belt and Wrist Straps
