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Ask An Expert: When cold is too cold for a team practice?

Kevin Christian March 3, 2019Ask an Expert, Illinois HS Track & Field, Other/Miscellaneous Leave a Comment

I’m wondering what generally is considered to be “too cold” to hold a team practice outdoors. My team (like many teams in Illinois) competes at …

ASK AN EXPERT: What type of starter shells are best to use?

Kevin Christian April 22, 2018Other/Miscellaneous Leave a Comment

What is recommended for middle school meets: .22 cal or .32 cal? Crimped or non-crimped? The above post is from a coach looking for …

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 …

ASK AN EXPERT: Fundraiser for HS Track Team

Kevin Christian September 29, 2017Other/Miscellaneous, Philosophy/Ideas 4 Comments

What are great fundraising ideas for a Track & Field team that usually brings success in the program? The above post is from a …

Why Kids Fall in Love with Track

Kevin Christian April 7, 2017Coaching Blogs, Illinois HS Track & Field, Other/Miscellaneous, Philosophy/Ideas 2 Comments

by Mike Adamson @BengalsTrack | Social Studies Teacher | Head Varsity Boys Track | Assistant Freshman Football |Plainfield East High School Often times in the car I sit …

Ask an Expert: Shin splints

Kevin Christian March 24, 2017Other/Miscellaneous, Philosophy/Ideas, Sprints/Speed 3 Comments

My daughter is 17 years old and has just began her first ever season of track and field. She competed in recreational soccer and did …

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