Convention Symposium Materials


Convention Symposium Materials

The following materials were presented as part of previous USTFCCCA Conventions during coaching symposium sessions. If you have more to share, please email Tom Lewis at tom@ustfccca.org

2012: Orlando, Fla.

Speaker Topic Link
Vince Anderson Thoughts on Developing a 4 x 100 m Team PDF
Sheldon Blockburger Arizona High Jump PDF
Tonja Buford-Bailey 400 Hurdles
Scott Cappos Technical Varitions in Throwing Technique for Men & Women PDF
Scott Cappos Use of variable weight implements PDF
Al Carius, Frank Gramorrso, Frank Wheaton Creating a Team Culture PDF
Scott Christensen Aerobic Capacity or Aerobic Efficiency? A Look at Race Dependent Models PDF
Amy Deem Sprint Hurdles
Mark Elliot Coaching the 800 PDF
Ronald Grigg 400 meter Training PDF
Brett Halter Glide Shot Put
Lance Harter Developing Confidence for the Middle Distances PDF
John Kennison Glide Conversion to Rotational Shot Put PDF
Petros Kyprianou Utilizing Mechanical Advantages in the Weightroom PDF
Carrie Lane Teaching the Hammer from Scratch PDF
Todd Lane Training Multiple Events at One Time PDF
Cary Larson Hungry For What? Empowerment Against Eating Disorders PDF
Dan Lefever Considerations in Coaching the Combined Events PDF
Ralph Lindeman Approach run precepts PDF
Mark Lewis, NCAA Opening Session Keynote Speech PDF
Kris Mack Long Run / Short Run – Bungee/Bar – Training Ideas for the Pole Vault PDF
Supplemental Videos: 1|2|3|4|5|6|7|8|9|10|11|12|13|14|15|16|17|18|19|20|21|22|23|24|25|26|27|28|29
Wendell McCraven 10K Training PDF
Kathleen Raske Program Management PDF
Gabe Sanders Growing as a Sprints Coach:  Common Mistakes along the Way and Their Value PDF
Boo Schexnayder Managing Your Group PDF
Boo Schexnayder The Science & Periodization of Speed Development PDF
Patrick Shane 800 Training PDF
Patrick Shane Steeplechase Training PDF
Carl Sheffield Postural Integrity and its effects on Front-side Sprint Mechanics
Peter Stanley Compare & Contrast Short Sprinting with Horizontal Jumps Approach PDF
Peter Stanley Engineering a World-Class Triple jumper
Nathan Taylor Angle In – Angle Out & Technique Implications in Triple Jump PDF
Supplemental Videos: 1|2|3|4|5|6
Mike Turk A Discus Journey PDF
Joey Woody Incorperating Speed, Power & Strength Development into your program PDF
Gary Wilson & Sarah Hesser Distance Running: Parents & Student Athletes – How to make the transition from high school star to college athlete PDF
Cory Young Throws PDF
Derek Yush Commonalities of the Throws PDF

2011: San Antonio, Texas

Speaker Topic Links
Scott Abbott Coaching the 800 Meters PDF
Scott Cappos Strength Development for the Throws PDF
supplemental videos: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17
Jerry Clayton Javelin Throwing PDF
Jerry Clayton The Throws: Balance and Rhythm PDF
Sean Cleary West Virginia Running PDF
TJ Crater Drills/Technical Points for Establishing Balance and Separation in Rotational Shot PDF
Andy Eggerth Improved Cueing for Enhanced Skill Acquisition in the Sprints PDF
Houston Franks Training for 10,000m PDF
Vern Gambetta Matters of Coaching & Coaching Matters PDF
Vern Gambetta Elements of Speed Development (High School) PDF
Randy Gillon Technical Considerations for the Men’s Sprint Hurdles PDF
Lonnie Greene 400-Meter Training PDF
Don Helberg High School High Hurdling PDF
Rob Lasorsa Basic Movements for the Beginner Discus Thrower PDF
Rob Lasorsa Shot Put Glide (High School) PDF
James Li Topics on Coaching Distance Runners PDF
Jud Logan Hammer Throw Techniques PDF
Mike Maynard Factors Influencing Hammer Acceleration PDF
Mike Maynard Glide Shot Put: Technique, Teaching Progressions, and Drills PDF
supplemental videos: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9
Jennifer Michel Developing the Steeplechaser PDF
Jim Pennington Coaching Wellness: A Way of Life PDF
Nic Petersen Pole Vault: Thinking Horizontal to Get Vertical PDF
Gina Procaccio Training The Female Distance Runner PDF
Cliff Rovelto Does the Capability of Mastering a Given Motor Skill Exist? PDF
Boo Schexnayder Fixing the Second Phase: The Triple Jump Nightmare PDF
Boo Schexnayder Speed and Ancillary Training for the Distance Events PDF
Dennis Shaver Annual Planning and Implementing Women Sprint Hurdle Training PDF
Caryl Smith-Gilbert Power Development Solutions PDF
James Thomas Training Considerations for the Combined Events PDF
Steve Thomas The Mechanics of the High Jump and Training PDF
Kebba Tolbert Acceleration: Philosophy, Mechanics, & Training Strategies PDF
Joe Walker Coaching the Long Jump: A Holistic Approach PDF
supplement: Brittney Reese sample workout (PDF)
Gary Wilson & Sarah Hesser Managing Large Teams at the Collegiate Level PDF
supplement: Minnesota policy sheet (PDF)
supplement: “Zone of Discipline” (PDF)
Mike Young Breaking Barriers to Sprint Performance PDF

2010: San Antonio, Texas

Presenter Presenation File
Don Babbitt, Georgia Comprehensive Javelin Training PDF
Don Babbitt, Georgia Overview of Throwing Events (Academy) PDF
Don Babbitt, Georgia Power Training for Sport PDF
Scott Christensen The Profiling and Preparation of an Elite Junior Miler PDF
David Dumble, Arizona State Habits in the Discus and Shot PDF
Vern Gambetta Designing and Implementing Effective Workouts: Revisiting the Microcycle & Training Session PDF
Vern Gambetta Strength/Power Training for Mid-Distance and Distance PDF
Clyde Hart, Baylor 400 Meter Training Program PDF
Clyde Hart, Baylor 400 Meter Sample Workouts PDF
Tom Hays, Kansas Things to Think About, Pole Vault 101 PDF
Jud Logan, Ashland Maximize Strength Gains PDF
Mark Maas Building Your Team Into A Family PDF
Rick McGuire, Missouri & Jen Artioli, Missouri Psychological Rehabilitation of the Injured Athlete PDF
Marcus O’Sullivan, Villanova Middle-Distance Training PDF
Boo Schexnayder Meet Day Management PDF
Boo Schexnayder Rotational & Oscillatory Factors in Locomotive Mechanics PDF
Boo Schexnayder Weight Training for Speed & Power PDF
Al Schmidt, Mississippi State Profiling For 800 Meters Training Design PDF
Mike Sergent, South Carolina Discus Technique and Training PDF
Jerry Smith Identifying Revenue Sources for Your Program PDF
Jerry Smith Engauging Alumni PDF
Kebba Tolbert, UTEP Women’s Sprinting – Therapeutic Considerations for Speed & Power Development PDF
Derek Yush, LSU Annual Plans for the Hammer Throw PDF

2009: Orlando, Fla.

Presentation Presenter Format
“Running Not Slow” Dr. Paul Copesky WMV (54 MB)
“Setting Up a Jump Training Program” Jack Warner, Purdue PDF
“Challenges in Transition from Weight to Hammer” Jerry Clayton, Auburn PDF
“Motivating the 21st Century Athlete” Dr. Jeff Duke PDF
“High Jump:  Beyond the Basics – Anatomy of Elite Performance and Elite Testing Data” Cliff Rovelo, Kansas State PDF
“Getting the Injured Back on Track” Steve Smith, Athletes Performance PDF
“Training Inventory & Structure for Jump Athletes” Todd Lane, LSU PDF
“Endurance Training for the 400″ Mike Holloway, Florida PDF