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Further Experimentations with the 7-step Approach
Further Experimentations with the 7-step Approach by Steve McGill When I first started coaching Ayden Thompson in the summer after his sophomore year of high school, Ayden, who is currently in his senior year, was a bit of an awkward runner with poor sprint mechanics; his personal best of 17.02 certainly wasn’t putting him on...
The Ongoing Journey from Four to Three
The Ongoing Journey from Four to Three by Steve McGill Long-time NBA basketball coach was once asked a question about trying different offensive schemes or something of that nature, and he responded by referencing something one of his coaching mentors had said to him in his early days as a coach: “If they can’t do...
Should Femke Bol 14-Step?
Should Femke Bol 14-Step? by Steve McGill Femke Bol of Norway has been one of the top three 400 meter hurdlers in the world over the past three years; she has been dominant in many races, demolishing the competition in some cases. Her times have been among the best the world has ever seen, and...
Running, Hurdling, & Lifting Workout
Running, Hurdling, & Lifting Workout by Steve McGill This fall and winter, as I’ve been looking for ways to incorporate a variety of training methods into small windows of time, I found that I’ve strayed from my usual method of having sprint days, speed-endurance days, hurdling days, and lifting days. Now, to make sure we...
Mononucleosis: Cause, Symptoms, Treatment, and Recovery Time
Mononucleosis: Cause, Symptoms, Treatment, and Recovery Time by Melinda Burris Coach McGill has an athlete who will be out for the next six weeks due to having contracted mononucleosis, commonly referred to simply as “mono”. In a Covid-ravaged world, he wondered if I could investigate this as an issue to raise awareness for athletes who...
Preventing Falls and Injuries by Using Proper Hurdling Techniques
Preventing Falls and Injuries by Using Proper Hurdling Techniques by Melinda Burris While recently researching injuries frequently sustained by hurdlers, I was surprised to read a study that found wrist injuries to be prevalent. Further investigation led me to the story of Sally Pearson and her horrific fall at Diamond League in Rome in 2015...
