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200s over Hurdles Workout
200s over Hurdles Workout by Steve McGill This fall I’ve picked up some new athletes in my private coaching, and one of them, Tevin Colson, is a post-collegiate athlete who specializes in the 400 meter hurdles. As a result of working with him, my focus has been on the long hurdles much more than it...
Trying to Fix the Trail Leg Might Not Fix the Trail Leg
Trying to Fix the Trail Leg Might Not Fix the Trail Leg by Steve McGill I know the title of this article sounds counterintuitive, and I know that what I’m about to discuss in this article sounds counterintuitive. But I also know that it makes sense when you think about it, and that it absolutely...
Take-off Distance and Stride Pattern in the Long Hurdles
Take-off Distance and Stride Pattern in the Long Hurdles by Steve McGill This year I’m working with three hurdlers in my private coaching who specialize in the long hurdles, which is a rarity but has been enjoyable, as the long hurdles present a whole different set of challenges than the sprint hurdles. Yet, there are...
The Art of Coaching
The Art of Coaching by Steve McGill I would argue that any endeavor, at its highest form, is an art form. That’s why I’ve always said that hurdling is an art form before it is a race. Mastering the art form comes first; results follow without the need to chase for them. Coaching, too, is...
The Kobe Factor, and His Never-ending Influence
The Kobe Factor, and His Never-ending Influence by Steve McGill With the NBA season about to start up again, I find myself thinking back on the career of the legendary Kobe Bryant, whose life was cut short in January 2020 when he perished in a helicopter crash in California. Kobe’s death was devastating to many...
Growth Plate Injuries
Growth Plate Injuries by Melinda Burris This article discusses growth plate injuries and how young athletes' treatment for injury must be conducted bearing in mind the fact that their bodies are still growing and immature. Failure to do so could cause long-term negative effects. A scientific study published in 2014 investigated the rising number of...
