Will Freeman: Coaching High School Track & Field: Getting Started (DVD)

with Will Freeman, Grinnell College Head Track & Field and Cross Country Coach;former Chairman of USA Track & Field Coaching Education, 30 Midwest Conference titles in cross country and track and field, has coached beginners to national champions and was named the NCAA Division III Central Region Coach of the Year in 2010 Become a better coach through better planning Learn the intangibles of coaching track and field Track and field practice planning solutions In Getting Started, Will Freeman offers a valuable, "must see," step-by-step guide that every high school coach (including assistant coaches) should watch at least once prior to every season! The two-part instructional DVD begins with a discussion of the nuances of the coaching profession and essential coaching basics. Some of the highlights are discussions on the ingredients of "what makes a good coach," defining coaching "values" and "10 Principles of Coaching." In the second part of this DVD, Freeman gets track & field-specific with discussions on the following concepts: Developing a System, Challenges in Coaching High School Track & Field, Teaching Progression Issues, Seasonal Planning/Workout Planning Considerations, Workout Structure, Varying Training, Volume/Intensity/Frequency Issues, Technical Considerations, Safety, Motivational Aids, Utilizing Leaders, Nutrition, Alternative Training Methods, Staging Home Meets and Building the Sport at Your School.