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 | |
| Sheldon Blockburger | Arizona High Jump | |
| Tonja Buford-Bailey | 400 Hurdles | |
| Scott Cappos | Technical Varitions in Throwing Technique for Men & Women | |
| Scott Cappos | Use of variable weight implements | |
| Al Carius, Frank Gramorrso, Frank Wheaton | Creating a Team Culture | |
| Scott Christensen | Aerobic Capacity or Aerobic Efficiency? A Look at Race Dependent Models | |
| Amy Deem | Sprint Hurdles | |
| Mark Elliot | Coaching the 800 | |
| Ronald Grigg | 400 meter Training | |
| Brett Halter | Glide Shot Put | |
| Lance Harter | Developing Confidence for the Middle Distances | |
| John Kennison | Glide Conversion to Rotational Shot Put | |
| Petros Kyprianou | Utilizing Mechanical Advantages in the Weightroom | |
| Carrie Lane | Teaching the Hammer from Scratch | |
| Todd Lane | Training Multiple Events at One Time | |
| Cary Larson | Hungry For What? Empowerment Against Eating Disorders | |
| Dan Lefever | Considerations in Coaching the Combined Events | |
| Ralph Lindeman | Approach run precepts | |
| Mark Lewis, NCAA | Opening Session Keynote Speech | |
| Kris Mack | Long Run / Short Run – Bungee/Bar – Training Ideas for the Pole Vault | |
| 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 | |
| Kathleen Raske | Program Management | |
| Gabe Sanders | Growing as a Sprints Coach: Common Mistakes along the Way and Their Value | |
| Boo Schexnayder | Managing Your Group | |
| Boo Schexnayder | The Science & Periodization of Speed Development | |
| Patrick Shane | 800 Training | |
| Patrick Shane | Steeplechase Training | |
| Carl Sheffield | Postural Integrity and its effects on Front-side Sprint Mechanics | |
| Peter Stanley | Compare & Contrast Short Sprinting with Horizontal Jumps Approach | |
| Peter Stanley | Engineering a World-Class Triple jumper | |
| Nathan Taylor | Angle In – Angle Out & Technique Implications in Triple Jump | |
| Supplemental Videos: 1|2|3|4|5|6 | ||
| Mike Turk | A Discus Journey | |
| Joey Woody | Incorperating Speed, Power & Strength Development into your program | |
| Gary Wilson & Sarah Hesser | Distance Running: Parents & Student Athletes – How to make the transition from high school star to college athlete | |
| Cory Young | Throws | |
| Derek Yush | Commonalities of the Throws | |
2011: San Antonio, Texas
| Speaker | Topic | Links |
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| Scott Abbott | Coaching the 800 Meters | |
| Scott Cappos | Strength Development for the Throws | |
| Jerry Clayton | Javelin Throwing | |
| Jerry Clayton | The Throws: Balance and Rhythm | |
| Sean Cleary | West Virginia Running | |
| TJ Crater | Drills/Technical Points for Establishing Balance and Separation in Rotational Shot | |
| Andy Eggerth | Improved Cueing for Enhanced Skill Acquisition in the Sprints | |
| Houston Franks | Training for 10,000m | |
| Vern Gambetta | Matters of Coaching & Coaching Matters | |
| Vern Gambetta | Elements of Speed Development (High School) | |
| Randy Gillon | Technical Considerations for the Men’s Sprint Hurdles | |
| Lonnie Greene | 400-Meter Training | |
| Don Helberg | High School High Hurdling | |
| Rob Lasorsa | Basic Movements for the Beginner Discus Thrower | |
| Rob Lasorsa | Shot Put Glide (High School) | |
| James Li | Topics on Coaching Distance Runners | |
| Jud Logan | Hammer Throw Techniques | |
| Mike Maynard | Factors Influencing Hammer Acceleration | |
| Mike Maynard | Glide Shot Put: Technique, Teaching Progressions, and Drills | |
| Jennifer Michel | Developing the Steeplechaser | |
| Jim Pennington | Coaching Wellness: A Way of Life | |
| Nic Petersen | Pole Vault: Thinking Horizontal to Get Vertical | |
| Gina Procaccio | Training The Female Distance Runner | |
| Cliff Rovelto | Does the Capability of Mastering a Given Motor Skill Exist? | |
| Boo Schexnayder | Fixing the Second Phase: The Triple Jump Nightmare | |
| Boo Schexnayder | Speed and Ancillary Training for the Distance Events | |
| Dennis Shaver | Annual Planning and Implementing Women Sprint Hurdle Training | |
| Caryl Smith-Gilbert | Power Development Solutions | |
| James Thomas | Training Considerations for the Combined Events | |
| Steve Thomas | The Mechanics of the High Jump and Training | |
| Kebba Tolbert | Acceleration: Philosophy, Mechanics, & Training Strategies | |
| Joe Walker | Coaching the Long Jump: A Holistic Approach | |
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supplement: Brittney Reese sample workout (PDF)
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| Gary Wilson & Sarah Hesser | Managing Large Teams at the Collegiate Level | |
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supplement: Minnesota policy sheet (PDF)
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supplement: “Zone of Discipline” (PDF)
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| Mike Young | Breaking Barriers to Sprint Performance | |
2010: San Antonio, Texas
| Presenter | Presenation | File |
| Don Babbitt, Georgia | Comprehensive Javelin Training | |
| Don Babbitt, Georgia | Overview of Throwing Events (Academy) | |
| Don Babbitt, Georgia | Power Training for Sport | |
| Scott Christensen | The Profiling and Preparation of an Elite Junior Miler | |
| David Dumble, Arizona State | Habits in the Discus and Shot | |
| Vern Gambetta | Designing and Implementing Effective Workouts: Revisiting the Microcycle & Training Session | |
| Vern Gambetta | Strength/Power Training for Mid-Distance and Distance | |
| Clyde Hart, Baylor | 400 Meter Training Program | |
| Clyde Hart, Baylor | 400 Meter Sample Workouts | |
| Tom Hays, Kansas | Things to Think About, Pole Vault 101 | |
| Jud Logan, Ashland | Maximize Strength Gains | |
| Mark Maas | Building Your Team Into A Family | |
| Rick McGuire, Missouri & Jen Artioli, Missouri | Psychological Rehabilitation of the Injured Athlete | |
| Marcus O’Sullivan, Villanova | Middle-Distance Training | |
| Boo Schexnayder | Meet Day Management | |
| Boo Schexnayder | Rotational & Oscillatory Factors in Locomotive Mechanics | |
| Boo Schexnayder | Weight Training for Speed & Power | |
| Al Schmidt, Mississippi State | Profiling For 800 Meters Training Design | |
| Mike Sergent, South Carolina | Discus Technique and Training | |
| Jerry Smith | Identifying Revenue Sources for Your Program | |
| Jerry Smith | Engauging Alumni | |
| Kebba Tolbert, UTEP | Women’s Sprinting – Therapeutic Considerations for Speed & Power Development | |
| Derek Yush, LSU | Annual Plans for the Hammer Throw |
2009: Orlando, Fla.
| Presentation | Presenter | Format |
| “Running Not Slow” | Dr. Paul Copesky | WMV (54 MB) |
| “Setting Up a Jump Training Program” | Jack Warner, Purdue | |
| “Challenges in Transition from Weight to Hammer” | Jerry Clayton, Auburn | |
| “Motivating the 21st Century Athlete” | Dr. Jeff Duke | |
| “High Jump: Beyond the Basics – Anatomy of Elite Performance and Elite Testing Data” | Cliff Rovelo, Kansas State | |
| “Getting the Injured Back on Track” | Steve Smith, Athletes Performance | |
| “Training Inventory & Structure for Jump Athletes” | Todd Lane, LSU | |
| “Endurance Training for the 400″ | Mike Holloway, Florida |
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