The diaphragm, psoas, and glute form the nucleus of the human body. Movement, correctly done, must initiate from the psoas which partners with the diaphragm. The glute is the reciprocal muscle of the psoas.
Read MoreWho I Am & Who I’m Not
I’ve had lots of time to think about the coach I am. My father was a coach for 47 years. From the day I was born, I was a coach’s son. As an athlete, I evaluated and dissected each and every guy who ever tried to coach me. My study of coaches continues as I enter my 35th year in the business.
Read MoreSeeking the Truth
The science of speed training is a murky business. What works for one may injure another. Strength can improve speed or destroy it. Plyometrics may result in broken records or broken athletes. Periodization is sacred to some, scoffed at by others. Should speed coaches adopt the training concepts of body builders, endurance athletes, or swimmers? Maybe we should copy the Jamaicans and eat more mountain yams. Or maybe we should cling to that old-time religion and coach like our forefathers.
Read MoreThe Gauntlet Mile
The key to high school track success is marketing. Not TV marketing. Not profit-based marketing. High school track must be sold to kids. Track coaches must find ways to make running fun. Track coaches must find ways to make track meets more exciting. We must think out of the box. We must think like kids.
Read MoreHow 12 Coaches Impacted My Career
Tony Holler to be inducted into the ITCCCA Hall of Fame, Class of 2015. Coach Holler reflects on the coaches who influenced his career.
Read More3 Reasons Why Activation is a Game-Changer
In ancient Greece, Spartan boys were forced to endure beatings to make them strong warriors. Some football coaches continue this archaic practice. Too many programs produce misery as they attempt to create toughness. I continue to search for happy and healthy sports programs. Happy and healthy kids perform well.
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