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
Success
Eating Disorders and Athletes
This article is co-written by Jimson Lee & Paul Hoffman In my opinion, the biggest drug issue in College Sports is Alcohol. The second biggest "best kept secret" issue is Eating Disorders. Primarily, athletes (mostly Women, but Men too) trying to lose weight, as well as the general … [Read more...] about Eating Disorders and Athletes
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
Brothers across the miles: Ron Davis & Filbert Bayi, Looking to Past for its Athletics Future
This article is written by Myles Schrag, a freelance writer based in Flagstaff, Arizona, USA. He is working with Ron Davis and Filbert Bayi on their memoirs. Filbert Bayi is probably best known for his 1974 Commonwealth Games 1500m gold medal and world record, where he ran from gun to … [Read more...] about Brothers across the miles: Ron Davis & Filbert Bayi, Looking to Past for its Athletics Future
Filbert Bayi & Tanzania’s Journey To First Ever Olympic Games Medals
This story was written by Ronald W. Davis. Credit to Tariq Shakoor for editing this article. Read more about Ron at Interview with Ron Davis, former Speed City Spartan. The prospect of making history never dawned on me when I journeyed to Africa in the summer of 1974. I was just excited to … [Read more...] about Filbert Bayi & Tanzania’s Journey To First Ever Olympic Games Medals
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
Experience at the World Stage
By Lee Ness. I'm no rugby fan, but the expectation for the sacking of Stuart Lancaster by the England RFU has parallels with track and field that is close to my heart. So, knowing little about rugby, my understanding is that Lancaster did a decent job coming into the world cup but then … [Read more...] about Experience at the World Stage
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
How do you Handle Losing a Race… that was yours to Win?
Everyone loses a race sometimes. Even Usain Bolt. How about losing a race you should have won? Or running a stupid race in the heats such as slowing down before the finish line, and not qualify for the Finals? (I've done that once - and never again) Or, even worse, not making top 3 at … [Read more...] about How do you Handle Losing a Race… that was yours to Win?
Say What You Mean
By Barry Cook. Part 5 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. This article appeared in the Athletics Weekly September 19, 2013 printed edition, reprinted with … [Read more...] about Say What You Mean
