Coaching the Athlete with Alissa Rausch – Univ. of Sioux Falls
Watch as Coach Alissa Rausch talks about the mental side of coaching your athletes. Each athlete is an individual and different and she recommends building a relationship and getting your cues down so...
View ArticleHow the “Why?” Generation Is Making Coaches Better with Stephen Mackey –...
Watch as Stephen Mackey gives an interesting take on how today's generation always asking 'why?' can make your coaches better. When coaches communicate, they should always start with 'yes' and not...
View ArticleBlocks: Roof Start Acceleration Drill with Chris Parno – Minnesota State...
Watch as Coach Chris Parno explains and demonstrates this roof start acceleration drill that assists a sprinter exploding out of the blocks. Make sure the sprinter is in a set position then place a 1x2...
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Coaches’ Legal Duties
By: Rainer Martens & Robin S. Vealey Originally Published in: Successful Coaching Provided by: Human Kinetics Over the past 50 years, through thousands of lawsuits, the U.S. courts have defined...
View ArticleThe Needs of Today’s Students with Stephen Mackey – 2Words Character Development
Watch as Stephen Mackey explains that he meets with 24 students every 10 weeks from across Texas via Zoom. The #1 issue facing kids today is mental health. Performance anxiety is constant as they are...
View ArticleSilly Walks: Foot and Ankle Cool Down Drills with JJ Riese – Colorado State...
Watch as Coach JJ Riese explains and shows video of these silly walks, foot and ankle cool down drills. The focus is to strengthen the feet and ankles and to prevent shin splints. Athletes will...
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Recruiting, NIL, and Student-Athlete Priorities
By: Adam Sarancik Author of: Coaching Champions for Life One significant reason Hall of Fame college coaches such as Nick Saban, Jay Wright, Roy Williams and Mike Krzyzewski retired prematurely is NIL...
View ArticleDiscus: Correcting Over-Rotation with Seth Roberson – Wartburg College
Watch as Coach Seth Roberson explains, and a thrower demonstrates this fix for correcting over-rotation. Coach places a trash can or himself in the ring in a position where the thrower does not want to...
View ArticleSled Pulls Acceleration Drill with Chris Parno – Minnesota State Univ., Mankato
Watch as Coach Chris Parno explains, and a sprinter demonstrates this sled pull acceleration drill. Coach uses a hip harness that allows the athlete to drive the hip forward and slows down the...
View ArticleHurdle Technique Drills with Alex Armenteros – St. Thomas Aquinas HS (FL)
Watch as Coach Alex Armenteros explains and show clips of these warmup drills. He covers the A Walk, Double Tap, A Skip, Double Legs, and many others. These are everyday drills emphasizing proper...
View ArticleLong Jump Training Focus with Brooke Rasnick – Elevate Athletic Recruiting
Watch as Coach Brooke Rasnick explains that the majority of the year is spent on approach and take-off mechanics. Half of the long jump training is working on the full approach. It is important for the...
View ArticleAccountability with Kebba Tolbert – Harvard Univ.
Watch as Coach Kebba Tolbert explains his philosophy on accountability for coaches and athletes. Coaches should be honest and not overpromise. Let the athletes know that you will assist them...
View ArticleNIL: What High School Students Need to Know
By: David T. Morris Author of: Student Athletes: Control Your Own Destiny NIL is an exciting opportunity for both college and high school athletes, but before you dive into name, image, and likeness...
View ArticleShow Up and Don’t Miss the Game with Randy Fox – FoxPoint.Net
Watch as Randy Fox explains that leaders need to pursue excellence, not perfection, as perfection is not attainable or sustainable. He states that an individual can always be searching for the highest...
View ArticleDiscus: Medicine Ball Throw with A.G. Kruger – Ashland Univ.
Watch as Coach A.G. Kruger explains and demonstrates the discus medicine ball throw drill, using a lighter 4 lb. medicine ball. In this drill, the athlete will use both hands, focusing on turning back...
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Developing Athletes at Practice
By: Adam Sarancik Author of: Coaching Champions for Life "The best athletes have the most potential to be the best players." Prior to, and possibly including 8th grade, I think all players benefit...
View ArticleThere Is Nobility in the Struggle with Dr. Colleen Hacker, FNAP – Team USA /...
Watch as Dr. Colleen Hacker discusses mental toughness and how today's environment and culture do not value and respect the struggles and difficulties that athletes encounter. Not achieving in any form...
View ArticleCross Country Preparation and Competition Phases with Scott Christensen –...
Watch as Coach Scott Christensen explains how the cross-country season (macrocycle) is divided into two phases: preparation and competition. Coach Christensen outlines each phase by month, detailing...
View ArticleEducating Athletes That Social Media Is Their Life Resume with Kim Karr –...
Watch as Kim Karr emphasizes the importance in communicating with your athletes and parents that their posts on social media represent their life resume. Colleges and athletic departments are checking...
View ArticleAre You Trustworthy? with Dr. Timothy Baghurst – Florida State Univ.
Watch as Dr. Timothy Baghurst explains that trust is the #1 factor in building culture. It all starts with you and if the players, assistant coaches, and staff don't trust you, it does not matter what...
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