Teaching and Coaching the Long Jump

with Boo Schexnayder,
Director of the CAP Elite Training Center;
2008 USA US Olympic Men's Track and Field Jumps and Multi-Events Coach;
USATF Master Coach;
former Louisiana State University Assistant Track & Field Coach

Coach Schexnayder is one of the most respected minds in track & field today, and in this video he shares with you the teaching and coaching elements that Louisiana State uses to produce Olympic level performances in the long jump! Schexnayder breaks down the event, focusing on the most basic mechanics, then puts it all back together to show how these mechanics combine to create a successful long jump. Schexnayder then takes you to the track, where drills are shown that help athletes become proficient in each of the mechanical phases, and in turn become better jumpers. This is an excellent video that provides the insight and understanding needed to help your athletes jump farther!

30 minutes. 2006.

This item also belongs to the following series!

• Teaching and Coaching Track & Field: The Jumps Mini Pack

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