Coach ,Below are five standout clinics from THSCA—each with strategies and insights you can apply this season.Building a Cross Country Program – Wade FloydKey Takeaways:Start developing athletes early—middle school programs fuel high school success.F...

Coach ,When Houston Franks talks training progressions, coaches across the country listen—and for good reason.With over 20 years of experience developing elite distance runners at LSU, Mississippi State, and Missouri State, Coach Franks has refined a...

Coach ,Five, Six, Seven, Eight … From the starting blocks to the first hurdle one can arguably say is the most important part of winning and losing a sprint hurdle race. Hurdlers are often referred to as the most versatile athletes on the track...

Coach ,University of Houston Throws Coach Jon Tipton explains how to maintain the positions in the middle of the circle better than anyone I’ve ever heard speak for the discus. His work with United States U20 Discus Finalist Kevin Grubbs has been rem...

Coach ,Winning a mid-distance race isn’t just about conditioning. It’s about decision-making.In the middle/long distance events, smart racing often beats raw speed, and legendary coach and Olympian Khadevis Robinson knows exactly how to develop that...

Coach ,What if your athlete’s biggest roadblock isn’t physical—it’s internal?In her clinic, IMG Academy’s Maddie Petry shares how she helps athletes push past mental barriers and build lasting confidence through intentional coaching.Here are three ke...

Coach ,When working with throwers, there’s one technique tweak that might unlock big gains without confusing your athletes: the Dynamic Drop Glide.Legendary coach Mark Mirabelli breaks it down—and here are 3 takeaways you can implement immediately to...

Coach ,The 2025 Wisconsin Track Coaches Association Conference brought together some of the most thoughtful and experienced voices in our sport. Their sessions offered more than just drills—they provided perspective, practical tools, and lasting insi...

Hey Coach ,In the jumps, everything starts with how well your athletes prepare for the ground.Whether it’s high jump, long jump, triple, or pole vault, the best jumpers don’t just run fast or jump high—they manage forces with precision, speed, and ti...

Coach ,Summer is where great cross-country teams are made. According to longtime D1 head coach John Sauerhage, the foundation you lay between now and August will shape everything—from how your athletes feel on race day to how tight-knit your team bec...