5 Drills to Improve Vertical Force and Run Really Fast

5 Drills to Improve Vertical Force and Run Really Fast My introduction to Dr. Peter Weyand came late last century on a snowy day at Benedictine University in Lisle, Illinois. Respected Illinois high school coach Ken Jakalski led a seminar featuring Weyand and his new...

The 4.4 40

The 4.4 40   “Facts are stubborn, but statistics are more pliable.” – Mark Twain “There are lies, damned lies, and statistics.” – Mark Twain “Cognitive psychology tells us that the unaided human mind is vulnerable to many fallacies and illusions because of its...

Improving the Start Block: A Case Study

Improving the Start Block: A Case Study In this world of Instagram, YouTube, and all other media that show us how to do something, we strive to get our athletes to look the part. Sometimes, however, it’s better to understand your athlete’s individual challenges than...
Building a Champion

Building a Champion

Building a Champion I think part of the reason for my passion as a coach was my inability to find someone to help me on my path to my athletic goals in my younger years. As Tony Holler mentioned, usually the best coaches are the ones who felt they came up short on...