This is Part 3 of the weekly “Friday Five” series where I ask 5 tough questions to world class elite coaches. Week 1 was with renowned jumps coach Boo Schexnayder. Week 2 had Dr. Mike Stone of the USOC and NBA. Henk Kraaijenhof coaching credentials include Nelli Cooman, Melene Ottey, Troy … [Read more...] about Interview with Henk Kraaijenhof: 5 Questions
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When Athletes Become Coaches: Maurice Green
Can former elite athletes become world class coaches? Just because you once ran fast (once upon a time) does not qualify or give you the permission to become a coach. You have to pay your dues, obtain certifications, and go to conferences. You have to learn, learn, learn. You can never stop … [Read more...] about When Athletes Become Coaches: Maurice Green
Why the 352 Yard Workout?
This article may be trivia to Americans, but beneficial to the rest of the World who are not familiar with the Imperial system. You’ve seen the classic workout of 2 x 352 yards in older sprint programs like Bud Winter and other great coaches. Why the unusual distance? To use a very bad analogy, … [Read more...] about Why the 352 Yard Workout?
