Written by the American Sport Education Program in conjunction with Matt Lydum and other experts from Hersheys Track & Field Games and USA Track & Field, Coaching Youth Track & Field is the only resource available today aimed at coaches of athletes ages 14 and under. Coaching Youth Track & Field includes activities specifically designed for young track and field athletes and fundamentals of all of the events in track and field (USATF and Hersheys Track and Field Games). Coaching Youth Track & Fields 73 activities and 32 age-specific coaching tips are sure to jump-start your planning and practices and help you overcome any hurdle encountered during the season. Plus, sequenced and specific chapters help you learn, retain, and reference in a flash. Endorsed by USATF and named the official handbook of Hersheys Track & Field Games, this book a must-read as you prepare to meet the challenges and enjoy the rewards of coaching young athletes.

Each event includes safety suggestions, teaching steps and drills, common errors and corrections, assessment and suggested performance standards.

A compliation of the latest techniques and up-to-date coaching principles to help athletes at every level improve their track and field performances. This manual details effective training programs for track and field events. Over 200 illustrations will enhance your athletes' knowledge of proper form and mechanics. The manual also includes complete instructions for planning training sessions and hosting competitions. Although ideal for high school settings, every coach from college level to youth sport will want this updates edition of the ultimate track and field coaching handbooks.

Variant title : USA Track and Field. From USA Track & Field, Inc.

A practical guide book for kids, parents, or anyone that wants to learn more about track and field events, this text has 436 pictures, illustrations, diagrams, and charts, and covers all the basic fundamentals for the events.

Guthrie presents coaches with a blueprint for building a successful track and field program including information on managing off the track, planning for big events, and motivating athletes to excel.

Far beyond books with workouts, it provides a foundation to develop youth as an athlete and a person. It is what sports in general and track and field specifically is all about. This book sets the stage for the best track and field experience possible! Parents and coaches: once you read this book, you’ll keep coming back to re-read it! You’ll learn: …how to get kids involved with track and field. …how to enjoy track meets to their fullest. …key facts, practical trivia, and track and field lingo. …how to be prepared for practices and for track meets. …mental game approaches to create a motivational environment for your child. …how to help your child deal with victory and defeat. You’ll get: …check-lists to keep you organized. …assessments to help define parents’ and children’s unique needs. …interview questions for potential clubs and coaches. …a candid view of how far youth can go in track and field and what it takes. …an easy reference for terminology and abbreviations found in track and field. We guarantee you’ll learn something new about track and field and motivating youth! Reviews “Finally, a book that integrates what youth track and field is all about – health, fitness, enjoyment and personal development of children. This is the absolute best guide for parents whose kids are already involved or want to get involved in track and field I have ever seen. You will not find a better or more understandable guide. This book motivates while it educates. In short, in my 20-plus years in track and field this is the finest book of its type.” Coach Rawle Crichlow, Feel The Heat TC (USATF Club #48-0277) & Hamilton HS Cross Country and T & F “Brillian! Thank you for recognizing and then meeting the need.” Mark McDonald, TriExpert Coaching