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Becoming a Champion Runner: Competing with the Heart-Mind of a Warrior
with Jerry Lynch, PhD; Sport Psychologist, international speaker, corporate consultant and authorWithout question, a runner's mindset can have a dramatic effect upon performance. In this presentation, Jerry Lynch shares with you mental training tools to assure you that your mindset is one that positively enhances your performance. In a candid discussion with a group of runners, Lynch explores common mental roadblocks that runners experience including confidence in competition, the importance of desire in performing, how to take successful training runs into competition, how to stay mentally strong and positive during a race, the importance of process vs. outcome based goals, overcoming fears that certain opponents present and mental strategies for focus and confidence in competition. In each of these areas, Lynch offers practical mental training solutions to help overcome the specific mental obstacles that you may be experiencing. In addition, Lynch demonstrates a series of activities that reinforce the idea that positive thinking truly does impact an athlete's performance and resolve to compete. This DVD is a must have for the serious runner looking to take his/her running to the next level! 64 minutes. 2008.
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Becoming a Champion Track Athlete - Beyond the Basics
TD-02823A: with Ken Harnden, Florida State University Assistant Coach (Sprints); 2005 NCAA National Assistant Coach of the Year (Sprints)Coach Harnden takes athletes to the next level in our latest addition of our best selling Becoming a Champion series. This presentation on sprinting begins with a series of effective warm-up drills that Harnden has used successfully for many years. A series of components for starting are covered in detail along with "keys to remember." The 3 x 30 drill is a sprint drill that covers the drive phase and leads into the turnover phase. The last 30 emphasizes the lift and run motion with hands near the face. Harnden includes strategy for short sprints and the 400M. In addition, Harnden breaks down proper baton exchange techniques. Instead of static stretching, Coach Harnden takes you into the weight room to share the exercises that prepare his athletes for successful track competition. 30 minutes. 2007.
TD-02823B: with Mike Holloway, University of Florida Head Track & Field Coach Coach Holloway, one of the most respected sprint and hurdle coaches in the sport, takes you beyond the basic components of the hurdle event and shows you how to unlock your potential as a hurdler. Holloway begins with a thorough functional warm-up routine designed to increase the hurdler's flexibility and increase the heart rate. Holloway's instruction begins in the blocks showing how to efficiently get out of the starting blocks with speed and power. He then teaches you how to approach the first hurdle, while maintaining a focus on sustaining good ground contacts and carrying a sprint form. Once the athlete is running between the hurdles, Holloway demonstrates how to target and attack each hurdle while keeping a good flow and rhythm, allowing the runner to finish strong. Also included is a segment about running the turn in the 300/400m events, focusing on standing up tall and maintaining good posture. Holloway shares drills that cover all of the technical aspects of hurdling. The DVD also contains a breakdown of race footage to help witness firsthand the components of a great hurdle race. 24 minutes. 2007.
TD-02823D: with Dennis Nobles, Florida State University Assistant Coach (Jumps); 2003 Women's National Assistant Coach of the Year (Jumps)Coach Nobles utilizes two former All-American athletes to demonstrate the finer points of the long jump. Nobles states that the long jump must be seen as a sprint event, and sprinting is a major part of an athlete's success. Thrust/weight ratio is another major part of the engineering of long jumpers. This means the athlete has a strong upper body with little excess weight. Distance is determined by velocity, angle and center of gravity at take off. Nobles points out the inverse relationship between velocity and angle as it pertains to the long jump. Topics such as starting point, depth perception, rhythm and the run are main parts of Nobles teaching. At the board, the importance of angle becomes second to velocity. The goal is to increase angle without slowing down. The hitch kick is a three-phase process for advanced jumpers. The heel and knee, switch and jump/switch/close feet are the three parts of this crucial long jumping skill. Nobles finishes in the weight room demonstrating the key lifts for long jump athletes. The warm-up and stretching activities are stressed by Nobles are essential parts of the entire long jump routine for success. 57 minutes. 2007.
TD-02823E: with Dennis Nobles, Florida State University Assistant Coach (Jumps); 2003 Women's National Assistant Coach of the Year (Jumps)For over 20 years, Coach Nobles has helped train long jump athletes to All-American levels. In this DVD, he utilizes the 2006 National Champion athlete to show athletes at all levels the finer points of the triple jump. Speed on the runway is the key to the triple jump, and the starting point for Nobles. The first step is the most variable and critical to the jump. Nobles encourages athletes to set a first step check mark to remain consistent with the initial step. Your runway spring is vital to how far you will jump and is a consistent emphasis by Nobles. When approaching the board, stability, balance and velocity are the major factors he teaches. Use of arms at takeoff can also determine your end result. The three distinct jumps are also seen as one individual entity. Instead of the hitch kick at the end, the hang technique is used. The hang is a way to slow the natural rotation of the body for maximum distance. Nobles also focuses on strength training, warm-up, and stretching exercises, all important to the jumper's ultimate success. 43 minutes. 2007.
TD-02823F: with Mike Pullins, University of Southern California Assistant Track & Field Coachfeaturing demonstrations by Jesse Williams, 2008 U.S. Olympic Trials High Jump Champ (7'7") For the high jumper looking to take it to a higher level, this DVD is a must-have! Coach Pullins' exceptional instruction includes demonstration from two former USC All American high jumpers, one of which was the NCAA High Jump Champion. Coach Pullins begins with the proper approach and "steps" that includes the Penultimate step, a long short step close to the bar for a lower center of gravity that is essential for successful jumping. Pullins also details how to lean the inside shoulder away form the bar to avoid throwing the shoulders directly into the bar. This pushing away from the bar helps complete the jump. Coach Pullins emphasizes paying attention to speed of contact and emphasizes that success generally comes from the jumper who applies the most force in the shortest period of time. Finally, Pullins focuses on keeping the drive knee to the height of the bar. In all, Pullins shares more than 30 drills to reinforce his teachings. This comprehensive DVD is for the jumper that is serious about Becoming a Champion and ready to go beyond the basics to succeed! 49 minutes. 2007.
TD-02823G: with Pat Licari, University of Washington Jumpers and Vaulters Coach Coach Licari breaks down the pole vault skill set into five technique areas. Pole carry and approach is the first topic. The two most common grips are the sticky and chalk style grip. He also discusses grip width and how to make adjustments based on how you hold the pole. Licari teaches you the lift, flip and reach technique. The pole drop is the second area of importance. Licari teaches athletes to be relaxed and tall on their approach. The plant and take off is another crucial piece of the pole vault puzzle. Next in the progression is the chest drive and swing followed by the shoulder drop-turn and push-off. Bar clearance - another important skill taught by Licari - is shared along with insightful tips and technique such as: ".one key is to not throw your chest out, but stay as hollow as possible as long as possible." Coach Licari's presentation features demonstration from an NCAA All-American pole vaulter that will allow you to build and model your technique to help take your vaulting to another level! 42 minutes. 2007.
TD-02823H: Harlis Meaders, Florida State University Associate Head CoachWith the help of a former-FSU All-American athlete, Coach Meaders breaks down the elements of the rotational style shot put for athletes at all levels. The starting position in the circle is the foundation of proper shot putting. Pivot drills with cones are demonstrated and are essential for establishing a solid base. Coach Meaders uses a variety of cone locations to teach different parts of the initial phases of footwork. Dozens of teaching points are made with the use of a stick. Because footwork is so crucial to this event, small cones are used throughout the DVD. Other props used in demonstrations are a cup of water, medicine balls, bungee cord, softballs and large barrels in the circle to strengthen various teaching points. 47 minutes. 2007.
TD-02823I: with John Frazier, University of Tennessee Women's Track & Field CoachCoach John Frazier; one of the country's top discus throw coaches is gifted in his creative approach to presenting teaching progressions that lead to successful mastery of the discus throw. Frazier begins his presentation with a five-drill basic warm-up routine that combines stretching and jogging. He then proceeds with a discus throw drill progression beginning with the non-reverse stand throw, a drill that helps to build a rhythm for the throw. Frazier teaches the athlete to stay relaxed, on balance and work his lower body through the throw. Eight additional progression drills lead up to the completed throw that will afford the discus thrower maximum power and speed to increase the throwing distance. Throughout the DVD the All-American demonstrator, Sean Shields, shares his technique tips that are sure to assist with mastering the discus throw! Your next level of discus throw performance begins here! 40 minutes. 2007.
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25 Tips and Drills for Coaching Track & Field Series
TD-02821A: with Mike Holloway, University of Florida Head Track & Field Coach Long recognized as one of the top sprint coaches in the sport, Coach Holloway believes that the make-up of a successful sprinter must include the ingredients of power, flexibility, elasticity and the willingness to be a student of the event. Holloway strives to adapt those ideas to the training and competitive arena. Drills are done for endurance and to teach the body to do things in a proper way. The ground strike of the foot is the focus of these sprint drills. The dribble series involves five footwork drills in the warm-up mode. The start is a vital component that sets of the rhythm and flow of the sprint. Holloway uses an athlete to demonstrate the proper starting position and includes the common errors made when starting. The Race Model for the 100 m sprint is broken down into three areas: drive from the blocks, acceleration phase and the maintenance phase. Patience is the key to the drive phase, pushing to 30 m. For the 200 m race, Holloway teaches the sprinter how to attack the curve and reinforces the principles of running the straightaway. The 400 m sprint is broken down into five phases. Acceleration is the key to the first 30. Being aggressive - yet in control - is a key to the middle phases of this race. In the last phase, sprinters are taught to be calm and focus on the proper sprint movements. Race footage shows the breakdown of each of the fundamentals of 100 m, 200 m and 400 m sprints. 32 minutes. 2007.
TD-02821B: with Ken Harnden, Florida State University Assistant Coach (Sprints); 2005 NCAA National Assistant Coach of the Year (Sprints)Coach Harnden begins by covering 11 essential teaching points for proper hurdling - the foundation of this presentation. These keys include repetition, straight-line energy, attacking the hurdle and arm and leg motion. An excellent series of drills begins with the 3 x 30 drill. This sprint drill helps develop the sprinting aspect of all hurdlers. A package of 14 hurdle drills cover a catalog of information needed by all hurdle coaches, from junior high to college. Next, Harnden details major components of the 300/400 hurdle event. Taking on curves, proper set up, transition periods and moving hurdles closer in practice to dictate stride pattern are included in these hurdle keys. Harnden details five unique hurdle workouts, each tailored to accomplish different aspects of successful hurdling. Next, sled pulls and bounding drills take the stage. Good sprint posture in the drive phase is the focus. Plyometric activity and turnover improvement are gained in the bounding series. He closes with five hurdle stretches. 38 minutes. 2007.
TD-02821C: with Mike Pullins, USC Assistant Track Coach featuring demonstrations by Jesse Williams, 2008 U.S. Olympic Trials High Jump Champ (7'7"); and Allen Simms, 6th place at the '08 Olympic Trials in the Triple Jump Coach Pullins shares his successful teaching tactics and tips in this DVD on coaching the horizontal jumps. Approach runs are a must for all jumpers and will allow the athlete to have jumping success. Pullins believes 16 to 20 steps is the aim early in the season for approach runs. He teaches to drive out on the first four steps to build speed on the approach. To develop a good approach, Pullins demonstrates a "push, pull, plant" technique that incorporates hurdles on the jump runway. First and second phase run off, standing landing drill, box step, small hop & big step, standing 4-step and the first & second phase long jump are all good drills for pre-season workouts. Each drill is slightly different and has a special skill focus. Advanced drills for experienced jumpers include single leg projection hops, step drill, straight line paw repeat, paw read push drill, alternating step, single leg hop and the strong/weak drills. Rhythm is crucial to the jump events and improvement comes from the rhythm run off drill. The walking extension drill uses hurdles and enhances flexibility, posture and a straight line push. As a bonus, Pullins demonstrates 22 additional drills using med balls, resistance bands, jump pads, boxes and hurdles to create the desired effect. The emphasis is on addressing conditioning, flexibility and proper posturing. 69 minutes. 2007.
TD-02821D: with Calvin Robinson, UTEP Jumps CoachUtilizing demonstration from two world-class high jumpers, Coach Robinson shares tips and drills for coaching high jumping. The first tip is to utilize a well-organized training plan and proper conditioning as a base for success. Technically, Robinson believes the approach is the single most important aspect of championship high jumping. All positive outcomes hinge on a proper and powerful approach. Straight ahead running teaches good acceleration mechanics and a natural step bounce. Curve line runs and S runs are also crucial to the approach of the bar. A more difficult drill is the circle run, which teaches the inward lean and is done in both directions. Full approach jumps include several methods that are trial and error for each athlete. The "skip bounce for height" drill introduces blocking mechanics at take off and ground contact. Another teaching tool is the short run jump. These jumps allow the athlete to focus on proper body posture. Proper posture and acceleration through the take off are the focus. Robinson details bar clearance with a simple "double leg flops off the ground" drill. The same drill can be varied by using a box in front of the bar as athletes get accustomed to jumping high in the air from the box. Robinson concludes with his instruction on the full approach jump. Pulling it all together, Robinson concludes this information packed presentation with world-class demonstration of a dozen proper jumps that serve to pull together and illustrate all of the components of Coach Robinson's instruction. 30 minutes. 2007.
TD-02821E: with Pat Licari, University of Washington Jumps CoachIn this comprehensive Tips & Drills DVD, Coach Licari presents 25 teaching tools for coaching the pole vault. Licari believes that a successful vault begins with proper pole carry and approach. The standing tip drop and the marching pole carry are excellent fundamental drills that are taught and demonstrated. The initial steps are developed with the mini hurdle pole run drill. Sled pulling conditions the athlete and works on the driving and pushing action. Licari next details the proper pole carry position by showing hand and shoulder position. He then shares the three-step plant and breaks down each step culminating in the pole at its highest position above the head. Planting the pole is taught through the marching plant drill followed by the three-step approach drill to execute a proper pole plant. Long jumping is part of the short pole drill with an emphasis on the leg action and the take off mechanics. Licari's "over the tip" exercise, assists the vaulter to accurately determine the position of the hands on the pole. Power comes from the chest drive and Licari shares several drills to increase strength when the pole is planted. The stall technique is used in drill work to emphasize high hands and chest drive. Using rings, the athlete works on the rock back motion and quarter turn. He finishes with horizontal vaults and the short run vault drills. 41 minutes. 2007.
TD-02821F: with John Frazier, University of Tennessee Women's Throws CoachCoach Frazier provides you with 25 proven tips and drills that you can easily incorporate into your program for successful shot putting! Beginning with the basics, Frazier shares drills for the pivot progression and the power position. The throw progression contains the stand-throw (non reverse), extend-throw-step over, reverse-stand-throw and full-reverse-stand-throw. The focus on the throw is on the legs, not the upper body. Using the med ball, Frazier teaches the two-handed stand throw. Back of the ring teaching comes from the slide technique. Drills include the walking glide drill, walk-power position, backward hop drill, unseating drill and the hip switch drill. The next drill series is the three count drills. The stop and go drill teaches young athletes to feel their body weight over their right leg in a good power position. The next progression is the three-count glide drill. The full throw comes together with the full glide with a reverse. Frazier present some excellent slide drills for beginners starting with the left leg hang drill. Others include the pivot square drill, repeat half turns, ballerina drill and wall kicks. The two basic starts are both demonstrated - the active and static starts. All drills are put together in the full rotation technique. 30 minutes. 2007.
TD-02821G: with Harlis Meaders, Florida State University Associate Head CoachCoach Meaders breaks the discus throw down into four parts: the entry, heel-toe, catch position and the alley and shares the drills and tips that he uses with great effectiveness at FSU to reinforce each part. A simple line drill is demonstrated and is a crucial part of fundamental footwork. By using a board in the circle, Meaders exhibits the details of discus position and footwork in a 1-2-3 progression. Footwork and hand position on the discus allows maximum orbit distance. Discus placement means that the discus stays well behind the hip. A javelin drill is essential for hip turn throughout the throw. Another drill, the 2-3 Position Drill, moves the hips from a parallel to perpendicular position while the discus stays in the same position. Balance and discus position is the focus of the Softball Drop Drill. In addition, Meaders covered two throwing methods; the wide sweep and the run. 47 minutes. 2007.
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<I>Track & Field News</I> Techniques & Drills Series
TD-02736A: with Brian Fitzgerald, Rio Mesa HS (CA) Head Track CoachThis excellent program covers speed, sprint mechanics, warm-up and drills, starts, acceleration mechanics, training and seasonal planning. Speed is defined as the product of stride length and stride frequency; Fitzgerald works to improve both variables in his program. He demonstrates bounding exercises that can increase strength through plyometrics. Sprint mechanics include posture, arm action, stretch reflex and leg action. Warming up, important to sprinters, is presented via drills and aerobic conditioning exercises. Many excellent start and acceleration drills are also included. Sprint training is the heart of this presentation and begins with repetition training. Key components are specific distance in specified time, recovery time and distance. Various examples of repetition training are illustrated. Also included are high lactate training and peak speed training. The seasonal plan includes designing a calendar, which is divided into four phases: pre-competition, early competition, competitive and championship. 58 minutes. 2007.
TD-02736B: with Andrew Blanks, Westbury HS (TX) Head Coach Proper training of hurdle racing is a must prior to competition. Coach Blanks discusses proper training, language and instruction to help prepare athletes to compete to their maximum potential. Hurdle walkover drills benefit the athlete by improving flexibility, mobility, agility, and hip rotation. The "over and back" drill shows that technique done forward can also be done backward. In addition, by adding a medicine ball to this drill athletes work on balance as well as technique. The challenging "over and under" drill includes a walk over followed by a movement under the next hurdle. This drill requires balance and flexibility. Additional drills are "quick walk-overs", "middle side drill", the "drop step drill" and the "side mirror drill". Blanks then takes his athletes through stretching exercises some of which to be done prior to the meet. For example, the "L sit", a three phase drill that stretches the hamstring and gluteus; and the inverted lunge which stretches the inner abductor. He illustrates the correct way to execute several exercises to avoid injury. Next, Blanks introduces the athletes to the "one step drill" which contributes to proper form and execution of running the 110 and 100 meter hurdles. He also shares his thoughts and drills regarding the 300 and 400 meter hurdles, which require a different mindset and technique. 33 minutes. 2007.
TD-02736C: with Pat Tyson, Director of Track and Field at South Eugene (OR) HighSchool; former University of Kentucky Assistant Coach/Distance; former Mead HS (WA) Head Boys' Cross Country Coach (12x Team Champions) Stretching, core strength, daily routine, weight lifting and philosophy comprise the outline for this DVD on middle distance running. The yoga-style stretching routine requires a straight back and includes angle stretches. Every possible muscle set, including the glutes, groin, and hamstring, is addressed in this program. Twice a week an abdominal routine follows the stretching program. This core strength program is an important part of training middle distance runners. Exercises include flickers, legs over head, crunchers, crisscross, leg lifters, switchers, arch the back, squigglies, on your side, robbios, leg lifters, morgios, Dieter Baumanns' and push-ups. Next, Coach Tyson illustrates drills for developing runners. The Oregon Pacing drill requires runners to exhibit three different strides for 80 yards each. Players run tall, work on stride and are barefoot. This drill gives the coach a great chance to evaluate the technique of each runner. Another favorite is the Oregon sprint, float, sprint drill. This drill trains runners to finish strong. The 1600 Meter drill is a great drill to simulate race situation or as a cross country tune up. Tyson introduces a drill that athletes can use to challenge the 4-minute mile called the 30/30 drill. 65 minutes. 2007.
TD-02736D: with Gary Derks, Cinco Ranch HS (TX) Head Track & Field Coach Coach Derks shares the techniques and drills that allowed one of his athletes at Cinco Ranch to clear 7' more times than any HS athlete ever. He begins with thoughts on assessing high jump talent and covers the features to look for in a successful jumper. Derks teaches the flop technique and converting horizontal velocity to vertical height at takeoff. Beginning with the start, rock and go, Derks demonstrates the first phase of high jump technique. Other steps include pushing out of the back, transition phase, curve, takeoff, rotation, clearance and landing. Derks provides a comprehensive warm-up program properly prepare an athlete for a successful jump. He starts with a general team warm-up that integrates 11 different body movements. The dynamic flexibility phase of the warm-up covers 14 different drills, followed by 11 running drills. An additional warm-up program is designed to specifically prepare athletes to jump. Yet another set of warm-up exercises is included for pre-meet training, including: visualization, 3-step mock drill, arch drills, continuation curve drill, pop up, scissor jump, short approach and a full approach. Also included: Olympic lift drills, core exercises, hurdle mobility drills, Big 8 training drills, sand pit exercises, hill work and med ball routine. 84 minutes. 2007.
TD-02736E: with Gary Derks, Cinco Ranch HS (TX) Head Track & Field Coach Coach Derks begins with thoughts on assessing horizontal jump talent including physical attributes as well as intelligence, desire, composure and work ethic. Derks believes that this is a 'blue collar' event that takes tremendous skill and mental toughness. He provides a physical assessment test that includes standing triple and long jump, vertical jump, 3-step vertical and flying 30's. His long jump mechanics include an emphasis on speed, which is the most important attribute in this event. The main objective in the long jump is to convert horizontal velocity to vertical height at takeoff. Sprint mechanics (the secret to gaining maximum horizontal velocity), good arm action, posture and full extension into the pit are all taught by Derks. The hop, step and jump phases are well covered also. A key for all successful jumpers is a proper training program. Also included are over 60 drills and exercises to incorporate into your training regimen in several areas, including; general team warm-up, approach, bounding, plyometrics, Olympic lifts, core exercises, hurdle mobility, sand pit exercises, hill work and med ball routine. 75 minutes. 2007.
TD-02736F: with Jim Aikens, Fremd HS (IL) Head Boy's Track Coach Coach Aikens covers the glide shot put technique "from A to Z!" He starts at the beginning with six different stretches that allow athletes to prepare properly for throwing. Aikens begins his technique breakdown by demonstrating the wide and narrow grips as well as the placement of the shot and hits on the different shot sizes and their advantages. Building speed is important and Aikens shows how to teach athletes to go from slow to fast. The power position starts with stance and balance, with a relaxed upper body and a straight-line position down the length of the body. Aikens prefers the inactive start but he also shares the active start. There are two styles of glides in this presentation - Rotate & Lift and Lift & Rotate. Foot position and width determine the best style for each athlete. Aikens addresses the finer points of the glide in the drills section. A favorite drill is the Leg drive where athletes kick a ball while driving forward. In all, 20 drills reinforce the teaching points and techniques of the glide shot put. In conclusion, Coach Aikens addresses the main problems that occur when teaching this method. 93 minutes. 2007.
TD-02736G: with Jim Aikens, Fremd HS (IL) Head Boy's Track Coach Coach Aikens is respected nationally for his ability to teach the discus. He starts by outlining the factors in implement distance. He cites the height, angle and speed of release as the main contributors to distance. The 35-36 ø throw is optimal for discus distance. The long path allows for a wind up that applies force for a longer period of time. A teaching point is to progress, slow to fast, when releasing the discus. He includes six stretches for athletes to use prior to throwing. Aikens analyzes the 1 kg and 2 kg implements, as well as three different grips that can be used. Athletes demonstrate several delivery examples. Reverse, non-reverse, back of the ring and middle of the ring positions are discussed. Over 15 drills are demonstrated to help athletes learn techniques. In conclusion, Aikens outlines problems, causes and solutions that are common in teaching throwers. 83 minutes. 2007.
TD-02736H: with Jim Aikens, Fremd HS (IL) Head Boy's Track Coach Beginning with the basics of throwing, three things affect the implement distance - height of release, angle of release and speed of release. The key elements are the speed of the release and the summation of forces, which uses big muscles before smaller muscles; leg muscles are the driving force in this technique. Aikens begins by demonstrating two stretches that should be used prior to throwing. He also includes other stretches to help the back, upper back, shoulders, hamstrings and buttocks. Aikens demonstrates the full body throw, emphasizing the arm and wrist flick. Aikens covers the difference between a rotational and glide thrower, and identifies why many throwers prefer the rotational throw. Aikens provides 14 drills, which includes drills specific to coming out of the back of the ring and transitioning from the back of the ring to the middle. Drills include hands on hips, double pivot, crunch, step through, South African, med ball throw, South African with shot, step around, unit turn, quarter turns, the 360ø drill, and more! This excellent DVD concludes with advanced teaching points for experienced throwers. 63 minutes. 2007.
TD-02736I: with Rick Suhr, Suhr Sports; coached the 2004 (boys) and 2005 (girls) Indoor National HS pole vault champions Coach Suhr has developed a unique and successful style of vaulting demands that his vaulters jump a very disciplined and regimented style (he credits the adverse weather conditions in upstate NY and poor runways). He begins with five fundamental take-off drills. These drills are the foundation of Suhr's vaulters - regardless of ability. These drills start close to the mat and slowly work back along the runway. These drills help with grip, staying upright when approaching the bar and planting the pole. The next phase is a group of up-top drills. Short stick drills are used prior to a meet to develop good hand positioning and the 180ø turn. Backward roll-extension develops upper body strength and allows the athlete to clear the head and chest. The pole, run, and carry drill teaches vaulters to run tall and plant the pole properly. Suhr highlights three phases of short run vaulting and illustrates each. Four National Champions, including 3x National Champion Jenn Stuczynski, provide the demonstrations for this incredible presentation. 34 minutes. 2007.
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Vern Gambetta's Track Coach's 3-Pack
TD-02696A: Vern Gambetta, Gambetta Sports Training SystemsIn 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.
TD-02696B: Vern Gambetta, Gambetta Sports Training Systems How does training transfer to the event? What can I do to maintain my athlete's health? Why should I train the core? How do I train the core? What age should I start plyometric training? Vern Gambetta answers these questions and many more in a clinic presentation explaining what you can implement with your athletes at your next practice to start making your team better. 63 minutes. 2006.
TD-02696C: Vern Gambetta, Gambetta Sports Training Systems "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.
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