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If you missed last month’s issue, check it out HERE!
Cycle Drilling & Quick-Stepping Workout
Cycle Drilling & Quick-Stepping Workout by Steve McGill The off-season is the best time to put in all the foundational work that will help hurdlers to run faster once it comes time to race again. With me, I like to have my hurdlers do hurdle work at least once a week in August and September,...
If They Can’t Do It, Don’t Do It
If They Can’t Do It, Don’t Do It by Steve McGill The title of this article comes from a quote said by NBA basketball coach Glenn “Doc” Rivers, in referring to designing plays and running plays for his team. His point was that a coach shouldn’t ask players to do anything they’re not ready to...
Doing the Marching Popover Drill Correctly
Doing the Marching Popover Drill Correctly by Steve McGill The marching popover drill is one that I created several years ago in an attempt to help my hurdlers become more balanced in their movements instead of relying on the lead leg way too heavily to get themselves over hurdlers and down the track. I never...
Learning from Coaches of Other Sports
Learning from Coaches of Other Sports by Steve McGill In another article in this month’s issue, Melinda Burris writes about the benefits of playing more than one sport, particularly for youth athletes. In this article, I want to discuss a similar topic in regard to coaching -- that of learning from the coaching methods of...
Knee Exercises to Prevent Injuries
Knee Exercises to Prevent Injuries by Melinda Burris Knee injuries are one of the most common among hurdlers. Statistics show that almost half of all sports injuries involve the knee. Knee injuries can sideline you for weeks or even months as the recovery process is slow. This article describes exercises you can do to help...
The Value of Letting Children Play Multiple Sports
The Value of Letting Children Play Multiple Sports by Melinda Burris There is an ongoing debate in the sports community: If your child shows athletic prowess, is it better to go with specialization training or encourage your kids to take part in a variety of sports? This article discusses the two approaches and the pros...
