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ASK AN EXPERT: What are some suggestions for where to practice track events when a track isn’t available?

Kevin Christian November 1, 2017Distance, High Jump, Hurdles, Long Jump, Other/Miscellaneous, Pole Vault, Relays, Shot Put, Sprints/Speed, Triple Jump 4 Comments

My team doesn’t have consistent access to a track for the upcoming season. Does anyone have suggestions for an alternate practice location when a track …

7 Off-Season Training Tips for High School Jumpers

Rob Assise October 13, 2017Coaching Blogs, High Jump, Long Jump, New Submission, Philosophy/Ideas, Sprints/Speed, Triple Jump Leave a Comment

High school jumpers can do much more than sit around watching TV, playing video games, or scrolling through YouTube in the off-season. Here are things …

ASK AN EXPERT: How does one go about determining starting marks in horizontal jumps.

Kevin Christian August 30, 2017Long Jump, Triple Jump 3 Comments

I may be in a position where my program will need me to coach the long and triple jump this year. I have found extensive …

Ask an Expert: Jump Pits

Kevin Christian September 9, 2016Ask an Expert, Long Jump, Triple Jump 1 Comment

Hello: I am entering my first year as an Athletic Director at a public middle school. My track & field coaches have expressed a need …

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