Coaching Youth Track and Field

Coaching Youth Track and Field

Author: American Sport Education Program

Publisher: Human Kinetics

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 236

ISBN-13: 9780736069144

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Written by the American Sport Education Program in conjunction with Matt Lydum and other experts from Hersheys Track & Field Games and USA Track & Field, Coaching Youth Track & Field is the only resource available today aimed at coaches of athletes ages 14 and under. Coaching Youth Track & Field includes activities specifically designed for young track and field athletes and fundamentals of all of the events in track and field (USATF and Hersheys Track and Field Games). Coaching Youth Track & Fields 73 activities and 32 age-specific coaching tips are sure to jump-start your planning and practices and help you overcome any hurdle encountered during the season. Plus, sequenced and specific chapters help you learn, retain, and reference in a flash. Endorsed by USATF and named the official handbook of Hersheys Track & Field Games, this book a must-read as you prepare to meet the challenges and enjoy the rewards of coaching young athletes.


Track & Field Coaching Essentials

Track & Field Coaching Essentials

Author: USA Track & Field

Publisher: Human Kinetics

Published: 2014-11-10

Total Pages: 368

ISBN-13: 145048932X

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Leading USATF coaches present event-specific technical instruction and training regimens in this official level 1 text of USA Track & Field’s coach education program. Experts in sport psychology, physiology, and biomechanics provide coaches knowledge and applications to improve athletes’ performance.


Fundamentals of Track and Field

Fundamentals of Track and Field

Author: Gerald A. Carr

Publisher: Human Kinetics

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 308

ISBN-13: 9780736000086

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Each event includes safety suggestions, teaching steps and drills, common errors and corrections, assessment and suggested performance standards.


Florence Griffith Joyner

Florence Griffith Joyner

Author: April Koral

Publisher: Franklin Watts

Published: 1992

Total Pages: 72

ISBN-13:

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A biography of the noted sprinter who won three gold medals at the 1988 Olympics.


Track: The Field Events

Track: The Field Events

Author: Jim Santos

Publisher: Sports Illustrated

Published: 1989-08-01

Total Pages: 292

ISBN-13: 1461712505

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With this book you can harness your abilities to acheive jumping and throwing success! Let two ationally acclaimed coaches show you: Proper techniques Special drills to help you readch your full potential How to incorporate weightlifting into your ear-round program Plymetrics Plus tips on nutrition, coaching, workouts and more!


Coaching Track & Field Successfully

Coaching Track & Field Successfully

Author: Mark Guthrie

Publisher: Human Kinetics

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13: 9780736042741

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Guthrie presents coaches with a blueprint for building a successful track and field program including information on managing off the track, planning for big events, and motivating athletes to excel.


Track Town USA

Track Town USA

Author: Kenny Moore

Publisher:

Published: 2010-11-15

Total Pages: 112

ISBN-13: 9780979174018

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Picture book on the history and significance of Hayward Field, the track and field venue at the University of Oregon