2 nd Annual Whitworth College Track and Field “Speed Development and Conditioning” Coaches Clinic
Date: Saturday Feb 25, 2006 - 8:30am -1:45pm
Location: Whitworth College – Spokane, WA (Weyerhaeuser Hall Teaching Theater)
Clock hours: Five (5) WIAA approved clock hours will be provided.
This clinic is designed to provide both new and veteran high school and middle school track and field coaches with increased knowledge in the areas of speed development AND conditioning for ALL events in track and field (not merely sprints). Areas of emphasis will include low impact conditioning (warm-ups and cool-downs), core strength training, flexibility through dynamic stretching, strength training (both weight and non-weight routines), plyometrics (both upper and lower body), speed development drills, biomechanical principles of speed, periodization of speed, injury prevention, nutrition, and rest/recovery. Other areas will also be provided if time allows.
Information will be presented in lecture form, with additional information presented through demonstrations, handouts and learn-by-doing.
Each coach will be provided a packet of notes, including nearly 100 sample workouts.
Snacks and Lunch will be provided (included in cost).
This is a great opportunity to add to your current knowledge base and help jump start your season.
Cost: $60 (includes snacks, lunch, clock hours, notes and registration fee)
$50 (all of the above, excluding clock hours)
Contact: Dr. Toby C. Schwarz, Head Track and Field/Cross Country Coach
Whitworth College
(509) 777- 4361
If you are at all interested, please call or email.
Please pass on this info to Track and Field coaches in the area, at any age level, that you feel may be interested.