By Boo Schexnayder
Most coaches spend hours painstakingly planning every detail of the training program, and periodize their training with great detail. Often, not nearly as much time and effort is devoted to the periodization of the technical plan. Planning the teaching of necessary technical skills is as critical to success as fitness levels, and should be considered just as closely.
By Dan A. Pfaff
Developmental athletes and their coaches are continually searching for new appoaches in training that will help them actualize their potentials. Endless reviews of training formats used by current world class athletes reveal time-tested approaches on running workouts, weight training inventories, and skill technique drills.
By Dan A. Pfaff
During the last two decades no biomotor quality has been explored in scientific research studies more than strength. We have seen entire industries evolve around this concept through the endless search for an easier, faster way to athletic excellence. Machines, drugs, nutritional supplements, training programs, exercise routines, etc. have been examined, proposed, and exulted by just about anyone actively involved with physical culture.
By Dan A. Pfaff
The training process for developing young field event athletes is a rather complex bending of logical, biological, physiological, biomechanical and educational principles. As scientific knowledge continues to grow, so must the coach’s systematic and methodical approach towards training.
By Vern Gambetta
Here’s a strategy for success: Take classic periodization and throw away the doping and 24-hour control of athletes. Then, apply its core concepts of detailing planning, timing, and monitoring of session to allow optimal adaptive response in pursuit of specific goals.
By Bob Myers
The purpose of this article is to assist coaches with their understanding of the mechanics of the take-off and penultimate steps in the jumping events and to explain a simple yet practical method for the analysis of this phase of the event.
By Nikos Apostolopoulos
Flexibility training should be integrated on a continual basis within a yearly training plan. Early in the season, the flexibility component is directed toward improving the general physical and psychological condition of the athlete. When practiced regularly it provides immediate relief from fatigue and muscle soreness.
By Michael Young
Various theories exist on the ideal model of periodization for sprinters. For the most part, two training models exist, the Eastern Model of Periodization and the Western Model of Periodization. The purpose of this paper will be to review the literature detailing both models and make a judgment on which is the better of the two approaches.