I write this on the tail end of a weekend where just about every outdoor track and field meet in Illinois was cancelled. Our team …
Principles of Flight
The path of flight is determined by what happens before the athlete leaves the ground.
The Death of “Football Fast” and “Track Speed”
It is time for coaches of either of these sports to use better language.
On Teaching…
By Rob Assise, Homewood-Flossmoor High School I am not a fan of jigsaw puzzles. My three-year-old daughter is. Over the past year we have spent many …
Overlooked Connections between Team Sports and Track and Field – Part 1
Track and field has more in common with team sports than most think.
Sport Conditioning: Field and Court Applications for Coaches
The 2nd part of the article I posted last week. The focus are the glycolytic and aerobic energy systems.
Field and Court Sport Training from a Track Coach’s Perspective: The Phosphagen System
As track and field and/or cross country coaches, I think it is important we view training from a different perspective periodically to help notice things …
7 Off-Season Training Tips for High School Jumpers
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 …
Low Hanging Fruit
By Rob Assise, Homewood-Flossmoor High School One of the reasons why late summer and early fall is my favorite time of year is apples are ready …
