Coach Education Resources
Plyometrics - Four Studies All Track and Field Coaches Should Understand
This article will examine four key research papers on the benefits and sport-specific effectiveness of plyometrics training. We will examine their findings and place the results in the context of the wider peer-reviewed literature and expert opinion on the topic.
Complex Training for Track and Field
This article will explain what is meant by the term ‘Complex Training’, how it may benefit your athletes, and how to implement a complex training session.
Core Training for Athletes - Applying the Science
Based on the article ‘Progressions of Isometric Core Training’ authored by Mendrin, Lynn, Griffith-Merritt, & Noffal (2016), Loren Landow takes us through the coaching points, progressions, and demonstrations for the exercises found to be the safest and most effective for the development of core strength and stability to improve performance and reduce the likelihood of injury.
Plyometrics for Sprinters and Hurdlers
Peter Hannan explains common questions about plyometrics and shares exercises that he finds useful for coaching sprinters, hurdlers and jumpers.
Muscles are important, but stiff tendons are the secret ingredient for high-speed performance
Muscles are remarkably powerful… but have have a major performance issue: they can’t produce much force when they’re shortening at high speed. So how is it that we can move so quickly?
Hamstring Injury Prevention - Theory and Exercises
Hamstring injuries are one of the most common causes of injury for Track and Field athletes. As coaches, there are a number of different methods we can implement into the training program to reduce the likelihood of injury occurring.
This article will have a look at the evidence and share effective exercises, which you can incorporate into your training.
Strength Training for Sport
Former Head Track and Field Coach of the Australian Institute of Sport, Kelvin Giles, shares his thoughts on strength training for athletes.