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Track and Field Coaching Techniques

Track and Field Coaching Techniques. Scott Wells Riverside Christian wellss@riversidechristian.net. Who Am I?. Wenatchee Valley College-Decathlon University of Washington-400 hurdles Head Coach Davis HS: 1986-2000 Head Coach Riverside: 2000-Present 34 state champions

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Track and Field Coaching Techniques

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  1. Track and FieldCoaching Techniques Scott Wells Riverside Christian wellss@riversidechristian.net

  2. Who Am I? • Wenatchee Valley College-Decathlon • University of Washington-400 hurdles • Head Coach Davis HS: 1986-2000 • Head Coach Riverside: 2000-Present • 34 state champions • 4 team titles: 2001, 2004, 2007, 2009 • 13 consecutive team trophies

  3. Some of the challenges….. • 18 different events • Many different body types • Many different levels of conditioning • Different experience levels • Facility needs • Equipment needs • Staffing challenges

  4. Event Areas • Sprinters-100, 200, 400 • Hurdlers-100/110, 300 • Jumpers-Long, High, Triple, Vault • Throwers-Shot, Discus, Javelin • Distance-800, 1600, 3200 • Relays-4 x 100, 4 x 200, 4 x 400

  5. Training Groups • Sprints/Hurdles • Jumps • Throws • Distance

  6. Total Program Training • Flexibility-Dynamic/Static • Strength/Power • Cardio Conditioning • Running Mechanics • Overall Balance • Physical Health • Mental Health • Rest • Educate Your Athletes

  7. Sprints • Starts • Race Phases • Running Mechanics Arm action Posture Ground Contact Stride Length • Running style • Finishing

  8. Hurdles • Short hurdles/long hurdles • Differences between Women/Men • Starts • Steps to first hurdle • Steps between hurdles • Hurdle technique

  9. Relays • Personnel • Handoff techniques 4 x 100 4 x 200 4 x 400

  10. Distance Running • Training • Pace • Strategies • Mechanics • Style • Health

  11. Horizontal Jumps • Steps • Flight Techniques • Runway Techniques • Take off • Phases (Triple Jump) • Landing Techniques

  12. High Jump • Approach • Rhythm • Take off • In the air technique • Psychology of the event

  13. Pole Vault • Safety • Equipment • Weight of vaulter • Certification of coach

  14. Throws • Equipment • Throwing Styles: Shot-Rotation/Glide/Power Discus-Spin/Power Javelin-Grip Approach

  15. Basic 12-Week Plan March: General/Specific/Pre-competitive Base building April: Competitive Phase Learning to compete May: Competitive Peaking Phase

  16. MarchPre-Season • Steady runs • Testing/Evaluating/Goal setting • Hills • Fartlek training • Plyometrics • Tons of instruction in event areas • Heavy work load • Circuit training

  17. AprilCompetitive Season • Shorter distances • More speed • Lots of technique at race pace • Heavy meet load • Quantity not quality • Train through meets** **Choose the meets where performance really matters and focus on those

  18. MayPeaking/Preparing • Speed work • Quality not quantity Shorter/Faster/Intensity • Detailed event work • Psychological prep Scenario discussions Goal progress Competing vs Participating

  19. Healthy Athletes • Stretching-Static, Dynamic • Massage • Ice • Meds • Swimming • Stationary bikes • Rest Be patient with recovery

  20. Organization is Key • Team Meetings • Communication: Parents Athletes Teachers Administration • Email • Printed information

  21. Team Handbook • Top-ten lists • Calendar • State placers/champions • Coaches • Directions • Injury prevention/treatment • Contact information • College information • Schedule • Guidelines • Class Records • School records • Motivation • Letter standards • State standards • Results • Pictures • Nutrition

  22. Random Do’s • Understand why most kids participate…the social aspect • Monitor grades/communicate with teachers • Pay attention to nutrition • Listen to their injuries • Surround yourself with great coaches • Delegate to your staff—allow them to coach • Make it fun • Love the kids without reservation • Be a good example of everything you are teaching • Consider hosting an invitational • Place a football coach on your staff • Emphasize relays • Make your end-of-season awards function a big deal • Be enthusiastic • Expect to be successful!

  23. Random Do’s (cont’d) • Learn to utilize Athletic.net • Make a big deal about class and school records • Have a few “popsicle” days • Have a team shirt each year. Let the kids help design it. • Purchase Hy-Tek’s Meet Manager • Learn (and teach) the rules of the sport • Emphasize sportsmanship>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> • Consider starting a summer youth program

  24. Random Don’ts • Give up on any athlete • Let parents dictate your decisions • Compromise your standards for a great athlete • Underestimate your influence with the team • Expect to please everyone • Be afraid to alter your workout plans • Neglect your own family

  25. Hosting A Meet • Brings credibility to your program • Provides an opportunity for teams and athletes • Great way to get parents and community involved in your program • Source of pride for your athletes and school • Source of income: Entry fees, concessions, T-shirts, sponsors

  26. The Most Important Team Your Family

  27. Great Resources • Track and Field Coach’s Survival Guide Edward L. Wallace • Flip Books www.pocketvideos.com • Videos/Clips www.youtube.com • DVD’s www.championshipproductions.com

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