AT&FCA 2013 Coaching Congress Report
I spent the weekend at the Australian Track and Field Coaches Association’s Congress. I was privileged to give three presentations, be part of one panel, and I had the pleasure of going...
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Developing Eccentric Strength for Sprints and Jumps
Eccentric strength is an important tool for sprinting and jumping. In both instances, it helps to minimize knee flexion as the leg contacts the ground (during sprinting) or when a leg is...
Reaction Time and the 100 Meter Sprint
The 100 meter sprint is a fascinating event to prepare athletes for and it is probably the most extensively studied sprint. It’s a pure speed event, has very distinct phases, and small...
Strength, Power, and the 100 Meter Sprinter
There's been a great deal of debate about what qualities are most important for the 100 meter sprinter. Force, direction of force application, power, ability to move the limbs quickly, stride length,...
Classic Article: Muscle Fiber Types
Today we accept the existence of different muscle fiber types as part of muscle physiology. The distribution of these fibers helps to determine our ability to be successful at different endeavors, influences...