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Teaching a New Hurdler how to Hurdle (on Borrowed Time)
Teaching a New Hurdler how to Hurdle (on Borrowed Time) by Steve McGill In hurdle coaching, there is nothing more difficult, and, in some cases, more aggravating, frustrating, and agonizing, than teaching a beginner hurdler how to hurdle during the outdoor season. With beginners, I almost always begin in the off-season -- at least in...
Popovers and Quicksteps Workout
Popovers and Quicksteps Workout by Steve McGill Usually, this time of year, I place a heavy emphasis on speed in hurdling workouts, and we’ll go full speed from the starting blocks fairly often. But this spring, in my private coaching, I’ve gotten away from such an emphasis, and there is more than one reason why....
Hurdlers Learning from Each Other
Hurdlers Learning from Each Other by Steve McGill Over the years, the best coaching environments I’ve been in, and that have sped up my growth as a hurdles coach, have been the ones where I’ve had multiple hurdlers in the training group, all of whom are students of the game and enjoy learning from each...
Hurdlers I use as Models, and Why
Hurdlers I use as Models, and Why by Steve McGill It’s natural and common for hurdlers who are eager to improve to scour the internet for videos of professional and collegiate hurdlers, past and present, so that they can incorporate something they learn into their own style. While this practice is commendable, because it shows...
The New Generation of ‘Healthy’ Energy Drinks
The New Generation of ‘Healthy’ Energy Drinks by Melinda Burris In recent years, a new generation of sports drinks marketed as healthy alternatives to traditional brands such as Red Bull, Banger, and classic Gatorade have hit the market seeking to appeal to primary consumers of energy drinks. Statistics show males 18-24 consume the highest percentage...
Issues Plaguing the NCAA’s Transfer Portal
Issues Plaguing the NCAA’s Transfer Portal by Melinda Burris The NCAA transfer portal was designed to give college athletes more choice in where they played, allowing them to leave a school if they were unhappy with the environment, culture, or the amount of playing time they were getting. Prior to the creation of the portal,...
