If you want to know your 100m time, the best way is to run 100m! Have a good day, and see you at the track! But seriously.. Tests, Time Trials, Assessments, Predictors, NFL Combine... all these jargons, and they are all the same! In short, we want to know "what we can do" for an actual event, … [Read more...] about Here are my Critical 12 Tests for 100-400m Sprinters
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Testing for Speed, Power, Strength, & Endurance [VIDEO]
I want to thank Ryan Banta for an hour+ long discussion on testing for Track and Field. The question to ask is, why test? Is there a correlation? Are you keeping your athlete's "honest"? Of course, the best test for 400m is to run a 400m! If you use a 10-15m fly start, you can add 1 … [Read more...] about Testing for Speed, Power, Strength, & Endurance [VIDEO]
Break the Box: The Case for the Three Point Start
Often as coaches, we find ourselves replicating methods merely because others have had success with them. The prime example is the block setup. The four point stance has been a staple of track and field since athletes dug out their footholds with troughs. But for the youth … [Read more...] about Break the Box: The Case for the Three Point Start
Hector Bellerin 40m times vs Usain Bolt
The topic of Arsenal's Hector Bellerin's 40m sprint time recently surfaced when they compared his time to Usain Bolt's 10m split times. The media probably referenced my splits from Usain Bolt's 2008 and 2009 performances (see chart below) where he ran 4.65 and 4.64 respectively for 40 meters en … [Read more...] about Hector Bellerin 40m times vs Usain Bolt
Byron Jones Standing Long Jump World Record Video
When I see a 10 foot or 3 meter standing long jump, I take notice. But when you jump over 12 feet or 3.60 meters, I really take notice. Two years ago, Jamie Collins jumped an impressive 11 feet 7 inches at the 2013 NFL Combine. The Current World Record for the standing long jump is held by … [Read more...] about Byron Jones Standing Long Jump World Record Video
Overreach [SHIN SPLINTS 2015]
Victors repeatedly misinterpret and overstate their achievements. They overestimate the scale, and misunderstand the context, of their successes. They mistakenly believe that, having won a single contest, they automatically become “winners”. This distortion is frequently succumbed to by athletes, … [Read more...] about Overreach [SHIN SPLINTS 2015]
SHIN SPLINTS 2014 – A Name
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 – A Name
Speed Drills For Pro Sports
Larry Jusdanis is the owner of Sports Specific Training (SST) the #1 rated speed program in Canada. To learn more about Sports Specific Training’s training programs, visit www.sstcanada.com Larry was the first Canadian quarterback to start in a CFL game in the last 25 years. At the CFL … [Read more...] about Speed Drills For Pro Sports
SHIN SPLINTS 2014 – Measure Up!
Doug Logan is an Adjunct Professor of Sports Management, at New York University. He 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, … [Read more...] about SHIN SPLINTS 2014 – Measure Up!
Complete Football Speed Program
The average football play lasts 5.6 seconds. Winning football games is all about speed, power and explosiveness. You can always teach them the rules of football. Speed is that important because the team with the fastest players is going to win. Guaranteed. Complete Football Speed … [Read more...] about Complete Football Speed Program
