Training for Track and Field - Sprints, Hurdles and Relays

featuring Coach Harvey Glance

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Description

This extremely comprehensive program features University of Alabama Head Track and Field coach Harvey Glance. The program presents nine detailed chapters:

  • Warm up drills

  • The Start

  • Sprinting Technique

  • Finishing the Race

  • The Relay

  • Hurdles

  • Warming down

  • Weight Training

  • Fall and Spring workout schedules

Packed with 105 minutes of techniques, tips and drills, this video is a must-have resource for athletes and coaches at any level of competition.


University of Alabama Head Track and Field Coach Harvey Glance has seen it all, done it all and coached it all. His name is forever etched in the record books for being the fastest man in the world. In 1976 he he held the world record for the fastest 100 meter dash and in 1978 he held the world record for the fastest 100 yard dash. He is a 16-time All-American, three-time Olympian and 1976 gold medal winner. His coaching accomplishments are equally impressive. Glance was the head track and field coach at Auburn University from 1991 until 1997, and since then has been the head coach at the University of Alabama. He has guided his athletes to earn 171 All-American honors and trained several Olympians. He has also coached numerous highly successful international track programs. Glance retired from a 14-year coaching career at Alabama after the 2011 season.

What You Will Learn!

  • The student will learn Warm up drills to prevent injuries and prepare athletes to perform at an optimum level. They will also learn about properly Warming down.
  • The student will learn important details about The Start, Sprinting Technique and Finishing the Race.
  • The student will learn about The Relay and Hurdles events and how to achieve success in competition.
  • The student will learn about Weight Training to prepare the body to be injury free and improve speed and power.
  • The student will learn about preparing Fall and Spring workout schedules.

Who Should Attend!

  • This course is great for track and field coaches and any athlete competing in the sprints, hurdles or relays events.