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2020-21, Volume 14

November 2020, Number 2

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pg. 10, High Jump Microcycles
(Training Elite Female Jumpers)
pg. 20, The Squat Exercise
(A Must For The Track & Field Athlete)
pg. 30, Learning From The Experts
(Mechanisms of Tactical Development for Distance Coaches)
pg. 38, RED-S
(Conceptual Overview, Breaking Myths Around Weight and Performance, And Practical Implications For Coaches)
pg. 48, Track & Field 101
(Decision Making For A New Facility)

August 2020, Number 1

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pg. 10, Hammer: Tilt of the Orbit
pg. 20, Nutrition Behavior and Sport
pg. 30, Rollover Scheme For The Collegiate Combined Event Athlete
pg. 40, Coaching the 800 Meters

2019-20, Volume 13

February 2020, Number 3
Click HERE or on the graphic above to view issue	pg. 10, High Jump pg. 18, Training With Kettlebells pg. 30, Intrinsic Motivation pg. 40, Functional Training USTFCCCA National Cross Country Athletes & Coaches of the Year
November 2019, Number 2
Click HERE or on the graphic above to view issue	pg. 8, Pole Vaulting pg. 18, Mental Toughness pg. 30, Injuries Happen. Now What? pg. 38, Sprint Hurdles USTFCCCA Coaches Hall of Fame Class of 2019 The Bowerman Finalists
August 2019, Number 1
Click HERE or on the graphic above to view issue	pg. 8, Hammer Throw pg. 20, The Skill of Focus pg. 38, Sorting Out Periodization pg. 56, Marauder Elite USTFCCCA National Outdoor Track & Field Athletes and Coaches of the Year

2018-19, Volume 12

May 2019, Number 4
Click HERE or on the graphic above to view issue	pg. 8, Speed Play pg. 30, The Bent Twig Effect pg. 38, Selected Segment pg. 56, Spring Maintenance of Track & Field Facilities USTFCCCA National Indoor Track & Field Athletes and Coaches of the Year
February 2019, Number 3
Click HERE or on the graphic above to view issue	pg. 8, Sprint Hurdling pg. 18, Influential Recruiting Factors pg. 30, Biochemical Measures pg. 38, Alternative Discus Throw Technique pg. 40, Don’t Forget The Field Events USTFCCCA National Coaches of the Year – Cross Country
November 2018, Number 2
Click HERE or on the graphic above to view issue	pg. 8, Triple Jumpers pg. 20, The High Jumper pg. 30, Javelin Delivery Alignment pg. 40, Young Coaches USTFCCCA Coaches Hall of Fame Class of 2018 and The Bowerman Finalists
August 2018, Number 1
Click HERE or on the graphic above to view issue	pg. 8, Hammer Throwing pg. 20, Racing Strategies and Tactics pg. 28, Marauder Speed pg. 40, Mental Strength Training National Outdoor Track & Field Coaches and Athletes of the Year

2017-18, Volume 11

May 2018, Number 4

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pg. 8, The Biomechanics of Hurdling
pg. 18, Technical Commonalities in the Jumps
pg. 34, Technical Models for the Glide Shot Put
pg. 40, Endurance Training Program Design
pg. 48, Peripheral Issues in Combined Event and Multi-Event Training Design
pg. 54, Motor Learning
National Coaches and Athletes of the Year

February 2018, Number 3

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pg. 8, Strength Training for Distance Runners by Carrie Lane
pg. 18, Biomechanical Observations in Hammer Throwing by Andreas V. Maheras, Ph.D.
pg. 34, Steeplechase 101 by David Granato
pg. 40, Running with Circles by Sam Wuest
pg. 52, Creating Confidence by Dr. Matthew Buns
National Coaches and Athletes of the Year

November 2017, Number 2

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pg. 8, Short Sprinting by Chris Parno
pg. 14, Throws by The Technical Commonalities
pg. 22, Hamstring Injuries by Jim Vahrenkamp
pg. 30, Simplifying The Pole Vault by Eli Sunquist
pg. 40, Cross Country by Kevin O’Grattan
USTFCCCA Coaches Hall of Fame Class of 2017
2017 The Bowerman Finalists

August 2017, Number 1

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pg. 10, Pacing Strategy
by Stephen Lane
pg. 18, The Long Jump
by Vladimir Strelnitski, Max Coleman and Bill Ferguson
pg. 28, How Teams Fail
by Marques R. Dexter, Ashley Fallaize, Nicole McCluney and Dr. Paul Schempp
pg. 36, Heavy Hammer
by Donald G. Babbitt and Luke E. Johnson
pg. 50, Skill Aquisition
by Matthew T. Buns, Ph.D. and Tyler Naumowicz
2017 National Outdoor Coaches and Athletes of the Year

2016-17, Volume 10

May 2017, Number 4
Click HERE or on the graphic above to view issue	pg. 8, High Jump Approach Mapping by Dusty Jonas pg. 24, Overtraining in Sport by Molly Hirt pg. 34, Start Up by Landon Bright pg. 46, Breaking the Mold by Nate Hoey pg. 52, Let The Rhythm Hit Them by Brad H. DeWeese, John P. Wagle and Garrett E. Bingham 2016 National Indoor Coaches and Athletes of the Year
February 2017, Number 3
Click HERE or on the graphic above to view issue	pg. 8, Over It: Variables that affect take off by Stephan Munz pg. 18, Rotational vs. Glide Revisited: Comparing shot techniques by Andreas V. Maheras, Ph. D. pg. 34, Going the Distance: Tearing down the 1500 meters by Scott Christensen pg. 40, Talk Your Way to the Top: Developing the mental skill of performance enhancing self-talk by Derek R. Marr, Ph.D. pg. 46, Sprint-Interval Cycling Training: The effect of tabata protocol on collegiate level distance running by Brandon Chapoton pg. 52, Meet Director: Planning and management by Austin Brobst, M.S., and Leo Settle, M.S. 2016 National Cross Country Coaches and Athletes of the Year
November 2016, Number 2
Click HERE or on the graphic above to view issue	pg. 8, Approach Velocity: The factor that most influences long jump performance by Quincy Howe pg. 20, Cross-Training for Runners: How athletes can maintain performance when training off the track by Iam Klein, MS and Max Paquette, PhD pg. 34, Development Rates: A comparison for elite performers in the throwing events by Don Babbitt pg. 42, A Recruiting Blueprint: The art and science behind successful collegiate recruiting by Dennis Newell pg. 46, On the Physics and Technique of Hammer Throwing by Yuri Sedykh and Vladimir Strelnitski Hall of Fame Class of 2016, 2016 Bowerman Finalists and 2016 HS Track & Field Coaches of the Year
August 2016, Number 1
Click HERE or on the graphic above to view issue	pg. 8, Collegiate hammer throw: Case studies in development by Lynden Reder pg. 20, Strength & Conditioning: Program design fundamentals by John M. Cissik pg. 34, Group-Centered Coaching: Addressing the whole team by Marshall J. Milbrath, M.Ed pg. 46, Running injuries: How to fix (prevent) them by Adam Tenforde, MD 2016 USTFCCCA National Outdoor Coaches & Athletes of the Year

2015-16, Volume 9

May 2016, Number 4
Click HERE or on the graphic above to view issue	pg. 8, Long Distance: Basic Aerodynamics and Flight Characteristics in Discus Throwing by Andreas V. Maheras, Ph.D. pg. 24, Assessment: Use of Quadrathlon with Collegiate Teams By E. Dudley, E. Fremd, A. Larsen pg. 30, Body Composition: Methods and Importance for Performance and Health by Donald R. Dengel, Ph.D., Olivia H. Dengel pg. 34, In Motion: Understanding the Psychological Conditions of Run-Throughs by Stephan Munz USTFCCCA National & Regional Indoor Track & Field Awards – Athletes & Coaches of the Year
February 2016, Number 3
Click HERE or on the graphic above to view issue	pg. 8, Strengthening the Springs: How the inclusion of properly sequenced weightlifting derivatives into the strength-training program can improve sprint performance. by Brad H. DeWeese, EdD; Chris Bellon, MS; Eric Magrum, MS; Christopher Taber, MS; Timothy J. Suchomel, PhD pg. 24, Straighten Up: The importance of proper posture and the quality of stiffness in sprinting By Karim Abdel Wahab pg. 30, Growing Pains: The effects of the adolescent growth spurt on biokinetic energy production and middle distance performance by Peter Thompson pg. 34, By Design: Physical performance components for the jumps by Boo Schexnayder USTFCCCA National & Regional Cross Country Awards – Athletes & Coaches of the Year
November 2015, Number 2
Click HERE or on the graphic above to view issue	pg. 8, Stepping Up: Correcting errors to improve the results by Willie Banks pg. 16, Perceived Performance: Highest effort doesn’t always equal highest performance by Dave Nielsen pg. 28, Max Performance: Tips for getting organized and getting things done by Andrea Tepe pg. 34, Injury Protocol: For the dawn of the “student-athlete wellness” era by Matt Gittermann pg. 42, Run Up and Transition: Characteristics in javelin throwing by Andreas V. Maheras, Ph.D. pg. 48, Top Model: Coaching models in Division III track & field by Jonathan M. Welty, Dr. Algerian Hart, and Dr. Mark Cole USTFCCCA Coaches Hall of Fame Class of 2015 The Bowerman Finalists 2015
August 2015, Number 1
Click HERE or on the graphic above to view issue	pg. 8, Energy Systems & Training: Physiology of the jumping events by Boo Schexnayder pg. 20, Zinc Supplementation in high school distance runners by Scott L. Christensen & Dr. Janet E. Steele pg. 34, The Long Sprint: Reclassifying the 800m by Mike Cox pg. 42, Inspiring Excellence: Enhancing performance through effective cues by Talen Singer pg. 46, What’s Often Overlooked: The “other” components of training programs 2015 USTFCCCA National Outdoor Coaches & Athletes of the Year

2014-15, Volume 8

May 2015, Number 4
Click HERE or on the graphic above to view issue	pg. 8, The Nature of Speed by Brad H. DeWeese EdD; Matt L. Sams, MA; Joel H. Williams; Chris Bellon, MS pg. 26, Discus Throw Essentials by Dr. Andreas Maheras pg. 34, Triple Jump Practice Parameters by Iliyan Chamov pg. 44, Aerobic Power by Scott Christensen 2015 USTFCCCA Indoor Track & Field Awards
February 2015, Number 3
Click HERE or on the graphic above to view issue	pg. 6, Power: Strength Training and the Horizontal Jumps by John M. Cissik pg. 12, The Dilemma: Eating Disorders in the Male Runner by Larry Hannon pg. 20, A Team Concept: The Benefits of Coaching High School Track & Field as a Team Sport by Kent Viesselman pg. 30, Post-Activation Potentiation: Its Uses in Collegiate Throws Training by Daniel Corriher 2014 USTFCCCA Cross Country Awards
November 2014, Number 2
Click HERE or on the graphic above to view issue	pg. 6, Acceleration: Mechanics, Drills, Synthesis by Tommy Badon pg. 10, Verbal Instructions and Cues by Adam Benz pg. 20, Training with Data by Briana Boehmer pg. 30, Outstanding Cross Country Coachesby Matthew T. Buns and Jason W. Harle pg. 39, Torsion Angles: Discus Throwing by Andreas Maheras pg. 45, Breath Based Training by Sean Severson 2014 USTFCCCA Hall of Fame Class and Bowerman Finalists
August 2014, Number 1
Click HERE or on the graphic above to view issue	pg. 6, True Grit: Re-evaluating Traditional Endurance Training Methods Based on Contemporary Fatigue Research by Matt Gittermann pg. 14, Common Ground: Technical Commonalities in the Jumps pg. 30, Discobolus: A new and an Old Twist in Discus Technique by D. Scott Irving pg. 38, Functional Movement Screening: A tool for identifying Functional Limitations and Asymmetries in Female Distance Runners by David Harmer and Sara Kettelkamp 2014 USTFCCCA Regional Outdoor Coaches & Athletes of the Year

2013-14, Volume 7

May 2014, Number 4
Click HERE or on the graphic above to view issue	pg. 6, Pound for Pound: Weight Lifting and the Men’s Throwing Events by Don Babbitt pg. 20, Pull and Dynamics: Arm Action in Hammer Throwing by Andreas V. Maheras, Ph.D. pg. 30, Third Law of Motion: Mechanics Fundamentals for Track & Field by Kevin O’Grattan pg. 36, Realignment and the phases preceding it: 4 connections crucial to the success of a pole vault by David Butler pg. 42, Ties that Bind: Developing relationships cultivates winning results by Ben Gall pg. 49-55, USTFCCCA Indoor Track & Field Awards for 2013
February 2014, Number 3
Click HERE or on the graphic above to view issue	pg. 8, Jumping Events: The Musculoskeletal Function pg. 16, Sprints and Hurdles: The Basics of Training Theory and Design pg. 30, Technical Commonalities in the Throws pg. 38, Training Cycles: Running Around the Menstrual Cycle by Jason R. Karp (adapted from Running for Women) pg. 49-55, USTFCCCA Cross Country Awards for 2013
November 2013, Number 2
Click HERE or on the graphic above to view issue	pg. 8, High Hurdles: A Methodical Approach for Developing High Hurdles by Karim Abdel Wahab pg. 22, The Javelin: Basic Javelin Aerodynamic & Flight Characteristics (Part 2) by Andreas V. Maheras, Ph.D. pg. 30, Resisted & Assisted Sprinting: A Strength Training Tool for Sprinters by John Cissik pg. 36, A Coaches Leadership: Refining Your Coaching Leadership Skills by Glen Sefcik pg. 41, Tempo Runs: A Staple of Distance Running by Steve Johnson pg. 46, Understanding and Managing Lactate by Dustin Freckleton, MD pg. 56, Updates from the NCAA Eligibility Center by Leigh Ann Kennedy 2013 USTFCCCA Hall of Fame Class of 2013 The Bowerman Finalists 2013
August 2013, Number 1
Click HERE or on the graphic above to view issue	pg. 8, Mental Toughness: The Psychological Skills by Mark Coogan pg. 16, Staying on Track: Recognition of Overtraining Syndrome in Endurance Athletes by Ann Detmer pg. 23, Teaching Speed: Applying Force Quickly by Michael Coonen pg. 30, The Javelin: Basic Javelin Aerodynamics and Flight Characteristics (Part 1) by Andreas V. Maheras, Ph.D. pg. 42, The Evolving Position of Director of Track & Field Operations by Andrea Tepe pg. 56, Updates from the NCAA Eligibility Center by Leigh Ann Kennedy 2013 USTFCCCA Regional Outdoor Coaches & Athletes of the Year

2012-13, Volume 6

May 2013, Number 4
Click HERE or on the graphic above to view issue	pg. 10, Growth and Development as a Coach by Todd Lane pg. 14, The Potential by Christine M. Brooks, Ph. D. pg. 24, Relationship Between High School and College Coaches by Bill Schnier pg. 30, The 200-Meter Athlete by Leo A. Settle pg. 36, Pacing Strategies by Molly Hirt and Dr. Phil Henson pg. 56, Updates from the NCAA Eligibility Center by Leigh Ann Kennedy 2012 USTFCCCA Cross Country Award Winners
February 2013, Number 3
Click HERE or on the graphic above to view issue	pg. 10, Athletic Constructivism & Kinesthetic Inquiry by Jordan Goffena and Ann Haley MacKenzie, Ed.D. pg. 18, Altitude Training by Jason R. Karp, Ph.D. pg. 31, Relative Speed Fluctuations in Discus Throwing by Andreas V. Maheras, Ph.D. pg. 36, The Special Relationship: A Coach’s Duty in Sports Law by Greg Roberts pg. 42, Mental Training for Track & Field by Joseph Silvers and Dr. Karen M. Appleby pg. 56, Updates from the NCAA Eligibility Center by John Pfeffenberger 2012 USTFCCCA Cross Country Award Winners
November 2012, Number 2
Click HERE or on the graphic above to view issue	pg. 8, Neuromuscular Imbalances and Sprinting by Matthew Gildersleeve pg. 22, Endurance Training by Brian Jilka pg. 38, Perceptive Intelligence by Todd Linder, Patrick Barragan, Peter McNaughton pg. 44, Trusting the Process by Landon Bright pg. 56, Updates from the NCAA Eligibility Center by John Pfeffenberger
August 2012, Number 1
Click HERE or on the graphic above to view issue	pg. 8, Iron: The Missing Nutrutional Link to Performance by Rebecca J. Gusmer/Donald R. Dengel, Ph.D. pg. 19, Strength Training by John M. Cissik pg. 28, The Triple Jump Step Phase Repair Flow Chart by Boo Schexnayder pg. 30, The Delivery: The Skill of Focus by Dr. Rick McGuire pg. 40, Anteriorly Rotated Pelvis by Joe Puelo, Dr. Andrew Glogowski DC and Nic Bartolotta M.P.T., H.H.P. pg. 56, Updates from the NCAA Eligibility Center by John Pfeffenberger

2011-12, Volume 5

May 2012, Number 4

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pg. 8, The Skill of Focus
by Dr. Rick McGuire
pg. 16, Pole Carry and Drop
by David Butler
pg. 22, Drawing Comparisons
by Robert Vaughan, Ph.D
pg. 32, The Horizontal Translation in Discus Throwing
by Andreas V. Mahearas, Ph.D
pg. 40, Sprinter Needs Analysis
by Brandon Morton
pg. 56, Updates from the NCAA Eligibility Center
by John Pfeffenberger

February 2012, Number 3

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pg. 8, Developing Speed
by Leo A. Settle
pg. 16, Psychological Factors Contributing to Injury
by Matthew Buns, Ph.D.
pg. 24, Strength Training
by John M. Cissik
pg. 34, Teaching to the Test
by Carl Leivers
pg. 45, Water: A Running Coach’s Competitive Edge
by Alberto Salazar
pg. 56, Updates from the NCAA Eligibility Center
by John Pfeffenberger
2011 USTFCCCA Cross Country Award Winners

November 2011, Number 2

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pg. 8, Jump to It
by Nathan Taylor
pg. 14, The Single Support in Hammer Throwing
by Andreas V. Maheras, Ph.D.
pg. 22, Heat and Humidity… And Distance Runners
by Scott Simmons
pg. 30, A Faster Runner
by Jason R. Karp, Ph.D.
pg. 42, Coach’s Leadership
by Brian Zuleger, M.S.
pg. 56, Updates from the NCAA Eligibility Center
by John Pfeffenberger
USTFCCCA Coaches Hall of Fame Class of 2011 -and- The Bowerman Finalists 2011

August 2011, Number 1

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pg. 8, Approach Run and Acceleration Patterns
by Dave Nielsen
pg. 16, Coaching Youths
by Matthew Buns, Ph.D.
pg. 24, A Mental Plan
by Lawrence W. Judge, Ph.D., CSCS & Erin Gilreath, MA.
pg. 36, Mental Imagery
by Sterling M. Roberts
pg. 44, Developing Your High School Track & Field Program
by Don Helberg
2011 USTFCCCA Outdoor Track & Field Award Winners

2010-11, Volume 4

May 2011, Number 4
Click HERE or on the graphic above to view issue	pg. 8, The Function of the Extremities in Discus Throwing by Andreas V. Maheras, Ph.D. pg. 18, Preventing Eating Disorders by Suzanne Girard Eberle pg. 30, The Errors of Our Running Ways by Jason R. Karp, Ph.D. pg. 36, The Art and Science of Connecting Land and Water for Optimal Performance by Dr. Garry Killgore pg. 43, Size in Athletic Performance by Scott Christensen 2011 USTFCCCA Indoor Track & Field Award Winners
February 2011, Number 3
Click HERE or on the graphic above to view issue	pg. 15, Improving Steeplechase Results by David Vidal pg. 22, The Basics of Trainining Theory by Steve Johnson pg. 30, Running Into the Fire by Dr. Mark Aoyagi pg. 36, Power Clean Fundamentals for the Track & Field Coach by John M. Cissik pg. 42, Optimize Shot Put Technique by Todd Linder 2010 USTFCCCA Cross Country Award Winners pg. 56, 10 Spot: 10 Strategies for Making the Best Use of Your Telephone Time by James A. Peterson, Ph. D., FACSM
November 2010, Number 2
Click HERE or on the graphic above to view issue	pg. 12, Warming Up: Designing an effective pre-activitiy routine for the thrower by Lawrence W. Judge, Ph.D., CSCS pg. 20, On Your Marks: Correct Starting Block Set Up for an Efficient and Effective Acceleration by Andy Eggerth pg. 29, The Complexity of the Triple Jump by Eli Sunquist pg. 34, Finesse in Javelin Throwing by Andreas V. Maheras, Ph.D. pg. 42, A Zone of Discipline by Gary Wilson pg. 50, Going the Distance: What coaches need to know about transition phases for long-distance runners by Mike Elder
August 2010, Number 1
Click HERE or on the graphic above to view issue	pg. 12, High Jump from A-Z by Todd Lane pg. 22, Unraveling the 800-meter race by David Harmer pg. 28, Compensate and Adjust by Traci Statler and Travis Tilman pg. 31, Strenght Training Principles for the Sprints by John M. Cissik pg. 34, Anatomy of Running Footwear by Joe Puleo pg. 40, Martina Hrasnova by Don Babbitt 2010 USTFCCCA Outdoor Track & Field Award Winners

2009-10, Volume 3

May 2010, Number 4
Click HERE or on the graphic above to view issue	pg. 12, Strength and Condition for Horizontal Jumps by Petros Kyprianou pg. 24, The Basics of Long Hurdles by Scott Roberts pg. 28, Essential Skills in Sport Psychology by Brian Risk pg. 34, Chasing Pheidippides by Dr. Jason R. Karp, Ph.D. pg. 40, High School: Continuity and Cooperation by Charmas B. Lee pg. 46, Trainability of Athletes by Kevin Schultz 2010 USTFCCCA Indoor Track & Field Award Winners
February 2010, Number 3
Click HERE or on the graphic above to view issue	pg. 14, Knowlege & Wisdom in Coaching by Will Freeman pg. 22, Think Drink by Robert Chapman, Ph. D. pg. 29, Coaching Collegiate Hammer Throwers From Scratch by Harold Connolly pg. 32, Altitude Everyone Can Use by Scott Simmons pg. 36, Move the Pole and Catch the Ride by Spencer Chang, M.D. pg. 42, Making Moves by Scott Christensen pg. 46, A Place to Call Their Own by Mark Maas 2009 USTFCCCA Cross Country Award Winners