Advice from a College Athlete
In one of our most popular interviews, 2 sport college athlete Trevor Gleason shares incredible insight. Trevor talks about dealing with the pressure of …
Track & Field
Meet Our May Champion of the Month!
Maggie Cizmar’s big smile and ability to light up the room aren’t the only reasons why she has been chosen as our Champion of …
Medicine Ball Exercises for Strength and Power
Medicine Ball Exercises for Strength and Power Speed, strength and power is vital to the success of ALL track and field athletes whether …
Strength Training Program for High School Throwers
Strength Training Program for High School Throwers By: Ray Wilks, USATF I Ray Wilks, USATF I Bridgeton High School Weight in high school: …
Off Season Strengthening of the Sprinter and Jumper
Off Season Strengthening of the Sprinter & Jumper By: Lee Taft It doesn’t take an expert coach to figure out the direction a track …
Speed Development for the Horizontal Jumper
Speed Development for the Horizontal Jumper By: Boo Schexnayder Development of speed for the horizontal jumper is possibly the most important and most difficult …
Horizontal Jumping 101
Horizontal Jumping 101 By: Cameron Gary Running and jumping (along with lifting and throwing) are the most fundamental of human athletic movements. The Olympic …
Sprint Training – Energy Systems
Sprint Training – Energy Systems By: Tony Veney At the beginning of each track season, you sit down and evaluate the returning and the …
Long Jump Checklist
Long Jump Checklist By Patrick Beith, CSCS, PES, USATF II Set Position – Staggard stance, feet close together – Flexion in the knees (knee …
Long Jump Approach
Long Jump Approach By: Adarian Barr The first six steps to jumping far The long jump approach is difficult to master. The ability to …