In this Track clinic keynote presentation to coaches, Vern Gambetta shares thoughts on his highly successful 35 years of coaching experience, from the junior high, high school, collegiate and professional levels. He asks the questions "Why do you coach?" and "What makes a good coach?" Gambetta outlines his philosophies on developing as a coach, patience, communication, expectation levels and team experience. Coaches do make a difference! You never know when you are going to reach someone!

45 minutes. 2006.

"Failing to plan is planning to fail." In this Track clinic presentation, Vern Gambetta walks you through the steps to planning a successful season for your track team. He discusses contemporary challenges like getting athletes fit at the beginning of the season, intensity of practices and growth and development. Gambetta also talks about the 5 S's: Speed, strength, stamina, suppleness and skill and how to break you season down into week by week planning to improve the 5 S's. Finally, Gambetta outlines considerations to look at when developing a plan, a contingency plan and several keys to develop your teams' training sessions. Have a reason, and a purpose, for everything you do each day!

56 minutes. 2006.

This core training program is ideal for any athlete, in any sport, desiring to move to the next level! Many functional activities in sports require the trunk stabilizers in the core to transfer force from the upper extremities to the lower extremities and vice versa. Movements such as rebounding in basketball, overhead blocking in volleyball, or pass blocking in football are common examples of this type of energy transfer. Better control of the core will allow you to move faster, change directions quicker, jump higher and become a better athlete. This DVD presents a multi-faceted approach to core training that includes specialized medicine ball work, weighted abdominal exercises, dumbbell circuits, ballistic release work, and Olympic lifting movements. Learn how to properly use different training modalities for developing core strength and stability.

31 minutes. 2006.

Motivated athletes reach their goals! Legendary cross-country coach Joe Newton shares the methods that he has used to inspire his runners to be successful in competition, and in life, in this one-of-a-kind video (filmed at the #1 Track Clinic in the USA)! Newton believes that there is a difference between success and excellence, and strives to make his athletes understand that a winner is someone who gives their best effort to help their team win. Caring about your athletes and treating everyone with the same amount of respect will allow your team to reach its highest goals and potential. Newton shows that by changing a person's attitude, you can alter their life. Using these tips, you can start pushing your athletes to be the best that they can be! Joe Newton is a treasured individual, a "National Treasure", who has given his heart and soul to young athletes for over 40 years --- you will enjoy his fascinating stories and inspiring wisdom!

45 minutes. 2005.

Coaching is the greatest profession of all because it gives you the chance tomake a difference in young people's lives! In this presentation (filmed at the #1 Track Clinic in the USA), Coach Newton shares ideas on how to build a program that you and your school can be proud of; learn how to find people of character, who are willing to do the hard work that creates a winning program, and put them in the right place within your program! Finally, Newton shares several "York HS" secrets and traditions that can help bring your team together, and that can instill a pride and legacy into your program that will last for years to come! Joe Newton is a treasured individual, a "National Treasure", who has given his heart and soul to young athletes for over 40 years --- you will enjoy his fascinating stories and inspiring wisdom!

34 minutes. 2005.