There is much more to getting an athlete to perform than just knowing the X's and O's- You must be able to COACH! Coaching is an art form-an expression of the knowledge you've attained expressed through proper training theory. When done consistently proper, goals are attained! Great communication and relationships between coach and athlete aid in maximizing a training environment. A scientific approach is necessary for all fundamental success but interpersonal communication-knowing the internal stimuli within each athlete individually leads to consistent success. Great Coaches have a great ability to adapt and build bonds of influence.
Coach Carjay discusses why Track Coaches are the Best NFL combine Trainers. Podcast with Jill Mcbride Baxter
2015/16 season raw-uncut Training and Track meets video. **Video is a rough cut to an uncompleted student project.**
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by: Anatoliy Bondarchuk
Great Sports science! One of my first reads as a coach.
by: TD Jakes
Sometimes as a coach, you won't be in ideal environments. That doesn't negate the responsibility to still produce. This book can help your mindset in producing your best! (Also found on youtube)
by Tudor Bompa
The latest edition to a long studied book. Tudor Bompa explains athlete periodization. It's a brilliant perspective of thought that has been the foundation of much of athletic training programs.
by: Brent McFarlane
A great perspective of thought in teaching the hurdle events.
by: Dr. Ralph Mann
A great mind in the sport of Track and Field. Training thought and Theory for sprinting and hurdling.
by: Boo Schexnayder
One of the foremost minds in athlete performance. This book video on the horizontal jumps is brilliant!
by: William McArdle, Frank Katch, and Victor Katch
A complete understanding of the body. Thoughts on what fuels the body and the responses on performance.
by: Peter Warden
One of the first books I read as a high school student on the sprints. A great perspective on in coaching theory for speed and hurdle development.
by: Bernie Dare
One of the first books given to me as a gift by a teacher. A great perspective of training application.
by: Bud Winter
Thoughts and training principles from the Hall of fame coach Bud Winter. Coach of icon sprinters Tommie Smith and John Carlos. Both known for their icon raised black gloved fist during the 1968 Olympic Games
by: Steve Silvey
All things speed. A great perspective on speed. Highly successful in the sport collegiate track and field. This book is was written with ideas to developing speed.
by: Ed Temple
The grandfather of women's collegiate Track and Field. I've personally credited Ed Temple's influence on women's athletics as one of the most valuable in the Olympic movement.
by: Ed Jacoby and Bob Fraley
A great training reference on all things jumps. Whether trying to prepare for a major meet or increase vertical jump numbers, this is a great reference guide.
by: Jim Afremow
A look into the mental space that elite athletes are able to utilize for peek performances. The importance of mental strength is highlighted in The Legend's Lounge on the media page.
by: Adrian Wheatley
One of the leading minds in sprinting and hurdling development in the NCAA. Wheatley has been a part of NCAA championships teams and understand Championship culture and building sprinters into fulfilling their potential.