This is part 10 of the Freelap Friday Five Series, 2013 Edition. To review the 16 part 2012 edition, click here. Part 1 was Matt Scherer, Professional Pacer-Rabbit. Part 2 was Stuart McMillan, Bobsled and former UKA Sprint Coach. Part 3 was Dean Starkey, PV Coach and former Elite Pole Vaulter. … [Read more...] about Interview with Doug Logan, former CEO of USATF
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Rugby Training Challenges: Using EMS for Players’ Conditioning
This is Part 3 of a 3 part series, written by Ovidiu Octav Florea. He is a Rugby coach and Rugby fitness coach in Canada, France, and Romania. He earned his Masters degree in Sport Management from Université de Technologie de Troyes (UTT). Part 1 discussed Rugby Training Challenges: Agility, … [Read more...] about Rugby Training Challenges: Using EMS for Players’ Conditioning
Rugby Training Challenges: How EMS should be considered
This is Part 2 of a 3 part series, written by Ovidiu Octav Florea. He is a Rugby coach and Rugby fitness coach in Canada, France, and Romania. He earned his Masters degree in Sport Management from Université de Technologie de Troyes (UTT). Part 1 discussed Rugby Training Challenges: … [Read more...] about Rugby Training Challenges: How EMS should be considered
Rugby Training Challenges: Agility, Balance, Coordination & Power
This is Part 1 of a 3 part series, written by Ovidiu Octav Florea. He is a Rugby coach and Rugby fitness coach in Canada, France, and Romania. He earned his Masters degree in Sport Management from Université de Technologie de Troyes (UTT). Understanding challenges in rugby training and … [Read more...] about Rugby Training Challenges: Agility, Balance, Coordination & Power
Interview with Jose Fernandez: 5 Questions
This is Part 9 of the weekly “Friday Five” series where I ask 5 tough questions to world class elite coaches. To recap: Jumps coach Boo Schexnayder Dr. Mike Stone of the USOC and NBA Performance specialist Henk Kraaijenhof USA’s Dan Pfaff, now with UKA … [Read more...] about Interview with Jose Fernandez: 5 Questions
Interview with Henk Kraaijenhof: 5 Questions
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
Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) for Speed, Rugby
This is Part 5 of the series on Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS). Part 1 was Electrical Muscle Stimulation Benefits with Derek Hansen writing Part 2 with a Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) Research Review. Part 3 is How to Use Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) with Training with … [Read more...] about Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) for Speed, Rugby
International Women’s Day salutes Margot Wells [INTERVIEW]
Today is March 8, which means we recognize International Women’s Day (IWD) around the world. In the past, I wrote about Coach/athlete Irena Szewinska, and athletes Wyomia Tyus and Chi Cheng. For 2012, I reached out to Margot Wells. I feel coaching elite sprinters is a rarity for women. … [Read more...] about International Women’s Day salutes Margot Wells [INTERVIEW]
Free Sprint Training Videos for Coaches
Here are two great videos for coaching sprinting as well as understanding sprinting. John Pryor is a Biomechanist and Strength & Conditioning coach in Australia. Primarily his focus is in International Rugby, but his passion is speed (like most of us). How to get faster is the Holy … [Read more...] about Free Sprint Training Videos for Coaches
Speed Predictor for 100 meter times and Rugby Players
Last month’s article Maximum Speed Predictor for 100 meter times and Soccer Players raised several questions. One of them was how fast can a RUGBY player run the 100 meters? Well, take all those fancy Excel spreadsheets and throw them away. Get six or eight of the fastest rugby players in the … [Read more...] about Speed Predictor for 100 meter times and Rugby Players
