November 2008
Psychological Performance Skills
By Dr. Keith Henschen
Most athletes in track and field think that hours and hours of conditioning, strength training and practice are necessary for optimal performance. Only when the body is honed to a peak physiological condition do they feel ready for competition.
SPECIAL: ING New York City Marathon
11/7/08
ING New York Marathon 2008-Some Reflections, by Larry Eder
http://www.american-trackandfield.com/read_new/ing-new-york-...
11/7/08 Race-Day Numbers
http://www.runningnetwork.com/read_new/ing-new-york-city-mar...
11/4/08 - Photo Gallery (with photos from www.photorun.net)
The Art of Coaching– Making Corrections: Cues, Clues and Adjustments
By Dave Nielsen - Coaching is both a science and an art, as it requires the ability to assess and assist in the acquisition of skills paramount to success. Science provides insight and direction in regard to mechanics, physiology, psychology, and learning.
The Athlete’s Kitchen: Nutrition News from the American Dietetic Association
November 2008 by Nancy Clark MS, RD CSSD If you are confused by the plethora of nutrition information that filters into the media, please look to the American Dietetic Association (ADA; www.eatright.org) as a trusted resource for answers to your questions. Members of the ADA recently convened in Chicago to learn the latest information about food and nutrition.
Winner: John McDonnell
By James Dunaway
John McDonnell, one of the most successful track and field coaches the United States has ever seen, is retiring after 36 years as head men’s coach of the University of Arkansas.
His resume includes 42 men’s NCAA team championships—12 outdoor, 19 indoor and 11 cross-country. Nobody else even comes close.
The Art of Coaching– Making Corrections: Cues, Clues and Adjustments
By Dave Nielsen
Coaching is both a science and an art, as it requires the ability to assess and assist in the acquisition of skills paramount to success. Science provides insight and direction in regard to mechanics, physiology, psychology, and learning. Art involves the effective application of this wealth of knowledge to individual athletes and/or the team. Communication is the bridge between coach and athlete. Not surprisingly, the art of communication is a key distinguishing characteristic great coaches share.
In His Own Words: Olympian Christian Cantwell
Interview provided by Tom Lewis, University of Missouri
Media Relations Associate, Volleyball/Track & Field SID
On his high school experience at Eldon High School:
“In [my] high school, [track & field] was more of a forced thing to do. When you start out in middle school, you start doing sports in the seventh grade, and you have football, basketball, and track, and typically, the same guy coaches them all, at least he did where I was. I did football and I did basketball , and when it came track season, he [the coach] said, “Okay, you’re coming out for track.” It really wasn’t an option. That’s how I did it until my senior year in high school, and it sounds funny, but I didn’t try all that much. I did it more for the social aspect and because he [the coach] told me to.
Some Things I Have Learned in 33 Years of Javelin Throwing
by Roald Bradstock
For a javelin thrower, I have always been too short (5-10, 1.80m) and too slow, yet I have competed in two Olympics and have been a World Record holder and world ranked since 1979.