There are many sad stories of young and older coaches not going full in on their dreams because they fear what others might say or believe about them. If this…
3 Tips to Change a Speed Coach’s Life
Purity of Youth Sports
The purity of youth sports is still there, you just have to dig a little harder to find it these days. Back in the Day We always talk about “Back…
Become Established with Speed Camps
Become Established with Speed Camps...for FREE! One of the most under valued areas in strength and conditioning is the speed camp. I mean this for everyone; college, professional, and high…
5 Tips for Running a Successful Speed Session
With over 30 years of experience working with hundreds of athletes, here are my 5 tips for running a successful speed session. #1 Warm Up for the Day It is…
Sprinting and Muhammad Ali
Sprinting and Muhammad Ali Have One Thing In Common... Have you ever had the chance to stand next to a great sprinter and watch him or her strike the ground?…
Speed Camp Organization
The Big Picture One of the most exciting activities a coach can host for athletes is a speed camp. Speed camps bring energy and passion to any program, team, or…
Running Arms
How often do we see athletes performing running arm drills in positions that are inconsistent with arm action during acceleration or max velocity? Actually, quite a bit. The problem is,…
Great Body Control
What Exactly is Great Body Control? When you see an athlete with great agility and quickness you never forget it. They seem to float across the court or field. They…
How to Evaluate Sprinting
When coaches evaluate sprinting mechanics, what should they look for? Here is a simple template to use when working with multi-directional sport athletes during sprinting. When working with sprinters in…
Incorporating Balance Into Youth Coaching
Incorporating balance into youth coaching is one of those “Oh yeah, I should throw some balance activities in some time” components to athletic development. Honestly, it should be the main…