Last summer's 2022 World Championships in Eugene are now a distant memory. Good memories, however, but in no particular order... Tobi, Mondo, Sydney, Noah, Canada's 4x100 relay... it was a wonderful 10 days of competition. It was also 10 consecutive days of the Coaches Club. Early mornings for … [Read more...] about Oregon22 Coaches Club now Online
Sport Psychology
Pressure in Sports – Reflections from Tokyo 2020 Olympics
This post was written by Paul Hoffman. There are very few careers where the margin between success and disappointment are as minuscule as they are in the world of elite sports. I am a psychotherapist, and even though poor outcomes are a possibility, it never comes down to one single precise … [Read more...] about Pressure in Sports – Reflections from Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Middle Distance Training (800, 1500, Mile, Steeplechase)
Last week, Tom McTaggart wrote Using Critical Zone Training in Developing Versatile Sprinting Potential. This article on Middle Distance Training was presented at the NYSPHSAA Track & Field Coaches’ Clinic – Liverpool, NY on March 23, 2012. His resume includes: Suffern High School (N.Y.) … [Read more...] about Middle Distance Training (800, 1500, Mile, Steeplechase)
So You Think Your Coach is Bad, with that “Old School” Coaching Mentality?
If you’re thinking of changing coaches, please read this article. If you think your coach is bad, again, please read what follows. This article was collected by Fabien Ngo, from one of the many stories we collected over the years. He also wrote: Hurdle Hops and Extended BoundingHurdle … [Read more...] about So You Think Your Coach is Bad, with that “Old School” Coaching Mentality?
Jana Pittman – 400mH World Champion, Bobsleigh, and now Doctor
If you followed my Blog, Facebook, or Twitter channel, you'll notice a recurring theme... I care about the Athlete's higher education goals and their track performances. Sometimes, even more so. Why? Because unless you are Usain Bolt, you will make more money in your Professional career than … [Read more...] about Jana Pittman – 400mH World Champion, Bobsleigh, and now Doctor
Complete NACACTFCA Virtual Congress Videos & Presentations
First, a huge thank you to Richie Mercado for organising the NACACTFCA (North America, Central America, and Caribbean Track & Field Coaches Association) conference during this covid-19 pandemic lockdown. Personally, I wish I was in Puerto Rico for this event. But given the … [Read more...] about Complete NACACTFCA Virtual Congress Videos & Presentations
7 Habits of Elite Sprinters
Success always leaves clues, and this is no different with sprinting. I started running track when I was 7 years old, and it brought me to the NCAA, and the 2012 Olympics. Through the entire journey, there were clear habits that most successful sprinters shared. These habits are more about … [Read more...] about 7 Habits of Elite Sprinters
Using a Sprinter’s Breath Hold to Improve Performance
This guest blog is written by International breathing expert Patrick McKeown and author of the book The Oxygen Advantage In the 1970’s, world-renowned Brazilian track coach Luiz De Oliveira used breath-hold training techniques with Olympic athletes Joaquim Cruz and Mary Decker, who set six world … [Read more...] about Using a Sprinter’s Breath Hold to Improve Performance
Winter Training
The subject of winter training gets discussed a lot, and I expect very few coaches need advice. However, there will be a lot of athletes who read Jimson's blogs and also there might be a few people who may be considering starting athletics who might want to understand such things. Let me start … [Read more...] about Winter Training
It Takes All Types
By Barry Cook. Part 6 of a 6 part series. Read Part 1 titled Personality-Based Winning first, then Part 2 Learning is a Cycle. Part 3 is Learning Driven. Part 4 is Perception or Reality. Part 5 is Say What You Mean. This article appeared in the Athletics Weekly November 22, 2013 printed … [Read more...] about It Takes All Types
