USA Track & Field Coaching Manual
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| Rating | : | 4.61 (964 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0880116048 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 328 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-07-08 |
| Language | : | English |
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"A Great Coaching Resource" according to Melle Mel. This is a great Track and Field Coaching Manual. It covers everything Track and Field. This is a manual that every coach should start with. It has very good relay techniques and philosophy as well. I wish that the book cover information on how to best help an athlete recover after races to get ready for additional races t. "USA Track & Field Coaching Manual" according to Coach Ross. The manual provides information that will help the beginning coach understand the duties and responsibilities of a coach and how to organize and run a track and field program. However, some of the training concepts, particularly those related to sprint and hurdle events are somewhat outdated, though the coverage of fundam. Excellent text Michael D. Rubin This book provides great insight to a variety of training methods and should be a must for any coach, at any level. There is a level of specificity and clarity to each of the different chapters, and I am particularly caught with the ease of reading even the most technical terms. One could argue that the sprinter training
Whether you use it as a practice tool or prize reference, your athletes and team will benefit from your application of the book's content all the way to the victory stand.. The USA Track & Field Coaching Manual is the official coaching guide of the sport's national governing body. Included among the valuable materials are:- proven predictive testing procedures,- detailed event-specific technique instruction,- carefully crafted training programs, and - preparation and performance tactics for success in competition.Contributing authors to the USA Track & Field Coaching Manual are among the best coaches and experts in the sport of track and field. Each is an event-specific expert who has demonstrated the effective use of coaching art and science to train and inspire their athletes to achieve maximum performance. The USA Track & Field Coaching Manual is an essential part of any serious track and field coach's library. This book is the most complete and useful track and field coaching resource available today. Coaches of club, secondary school, and college men's and women's track and field teams will find a wealth of information among the 20 chapters. Many have worked with national, world, and Olympic champions. The manual covers every major event and includes comprehensive, ready-to-apply information from 33 leading Ameri
"There is a tremendous amount of good information in the USA Track & Field Coaching Manual, with alternative techniques explained very well. It's a valuable tool for coaches or athletes in any stage of development."Sam BellPresident of United States Track Coaches AssociationIndiana University Head Coach, 1969-1998 "This manual represents material presented by some of the top coaches in the world. The shared knowledge imparts fresh ideas into any coaching repertoire."Karen DennisHead Coach, Women's Track and FieldUniversity of Nevada-Las VegasWomen's Head Coach, 2000 Olympic Games . The book gives coaches valuable tools from basic teaching methods to advanced workout patterns. The sharing of their expertise and applications for other coaches is inval