Rob Assise

Outside My Lane: What if I Were a College Track and Field Coach?

Rob Assise March 31, 2023Illinois HS Cross Country Leave a Comment

Coach Assise hypothesizes how he would handle the challenges of being a college coach.

Six Effective Tests to Identify Track and Field Jumpers

Rob Assise September 20, 2022Illinois HS Cross Country Leave a Comment

Coach Assise discusses his favorite tests to help identify athletes for the jump squad.

What I’ve Added and What I’ve Dropped from Training High School Jumpers

Rob Assise June 7, 2022Illinois HS Cross Country Leave a Comment

Coach Assise discusses crescendo and asymmetric plyometrics and his view of minimum effective dose.

Sectional Dilemma

Rob Assise May 3, 2022Illinois HS Cross Country Leave a Comment

In early April, I tweeted that there were five sectionals listed as TBD. This was just on the boy’s side. I viewed that as a …

Implementing Extreme Isometrics

Rob Assise April 11, 2022Illinois HS Cross Country Leave a Comment

Coach Assise discusses possible approaches for implementing extreme isometrics and their derivatives.

A Review of Force: The Biomechanics of Training by Dan Cleather

Rob Assise April 6, 2022Illinois HS Cross Country Leave a Comment

Coach Assise reviews Dr. Cleather’s fantastic contribution.

Drills for the Win – An Individual Approach

Rob Assise October 5, 2021Illinois HS Cross Country Leave a Comment

Coach Assise addresses how to handle individual needs within a large group setting.

Tempo: One Man’s Journey

Rob Assise August 18, 2021Illinois HS Cross Country Leave a Comment

Coach Assise discusses his experience with tempo workouts for sprinters.

Drills for the Win – An Altered Approach During a Unique Season

Rob Assise August 17, 2021Illinois HS Cross Country Leave a Comment

Coach Assise discuss how he handled unique problems during the 2021 track and field season.

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