In Planning Training, Periodization, and Blooper Prevention, Dave Anderson, Athletic Director of Boston Mountain Athletics (AR), details his three rules of coaching track and field athletes, including being prepared and making your sport fun. Coach Anderson outlines his basic training theory from planning to training progressions. Additionally, Coach Anderson provides insight into strength training for jumping events. Finally, Coach Anderson discusses how to coach and develop multi-event athletes.
Topics covered include:
• “Three Rules of Coaching”
• Periodization
• Training Theory
• Planning and Individualization
• Training Progressions
• Strength Training
• Multi-Jump Training
• Neural Demands
• Multi-Event Athletes
