Regional

Eugene 2008: if you build it, they will come . . .

CAeditor — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 21:20:45 +0000

July 12, 2008 by Larry Eder (Special to the Running Network) The first track meet was held at the University of Oregon in 1895, on a track that cost $4,000 to build. Coach Bill Hayward, the first of three Bills: Bill Hayward, Bill Bowerman and Bill Dellinger.

Pole Vault Safety

CAeditor — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:18:19 +0000

Summer 2008 By Jan Johnson Part of the process of learning to pole vault is learning to manage risk. It should be a big part of any pole vault education program. The five basic elements of risk management are (1) controlling the environment, (2) developing good basic skills, (3) making adjustments for consistency, (4) understanding the basic concepts of pole vaulting, and (5) supervision.

The History of the Pole Vault

CAeditor — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:14:05 +0000

Summer 2008 issue By Jan Johnson, Russ VerSteeg and Ray Kring. No authoritative evidence proves that any ancient cultures pole vaulted competitively prior to the Tailteann games of ancient Ireland (1829 B.C.). However, artistic representations and other archaeological remains indicate that as early as 2500 B.C.

Free Calendar Listing for Your Clinic!

CAeditor — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 18:30:58 +0000

Here at Coaching Athletics Quarterly, we want to help get the word out about your clinic! All you need to do is create an account (username/password), enter the information for your event(s) and then after it is approved, it will be uploaded to the site. Please provide as complete information as possible. We will review and then activate your event listing within 48 hours.

Distance Coaching and Running Clinic in Des Moines, IA on August 9

CAeditor — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 18:09:28 +0000

July 11, 2008 from news release (Des Moines, IA) Please be informed that the Iowa Association of Track Coaches will be hosting our annual Distance Coaching and Running Clinic in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday August 9th, 2008!

Welcome!

CAeditor — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 17:03:29 +0000

Welcome to Coaching Athletics Quarterly! This is produced, published and owned by Shooting Star Media and comes out quarterly. In our Summer Issue you'll see top U.S. Pole Vaulter Jenn Stuczynski on the cover and Publisher and Editor Larry Eder has an interview with the superstar. You'll also find these exciting features: "The History of the Pole Vault" by Jan Johnson, Russ VerSteeg and Ray Kring; The legendary Sergey Bubka writes about "The Athlete's View of Limits and Possibilities" and there's an important feature for everyone, "Pole Vault Safety" by Jan Johnson. Check back as we update the site!