Vern Gambetta,
Gambetta Sports Training Systems

In this Track clinic keynote presentation to coaches, Vern Gambetta shares thoughts on his highly successful 35 years of coaching experience, from the junior high, high school, collegiate and professional levels. He asks the questions "Why do you coach?" and "What makes a good coach?" Gambetta outlines his philosophies on developing as a coach, patience, communication, expectation levels and team experience. Coaches do make a difference! You never know when you are going to reach someone!

45 minutes. 2006.

Vern Gambetta,
Gambetta Sports Training Systems

How does training transfer to the event? What can I do to maintain my athlete's health? Why should I train the core? How do I train the core? What age should I start plyometric training? Vern Gambetta answers these questions and many more in a clinic presentation explaining what you can implement with your athletes at your next practice to start making your team better.

63 minutes. 2006.

Vern Gambetta,
Gambetta Sports Training Systems

"Failing to plan is planning to fail." In this Track clinic presentation, Vern Gambetta walks you through the steps to planning a successful season for your track team. He discusses contemporary challenges like getting athletes fit at the beginning of the season, intensity of practices and growth and development. Gambetta also talks about the 5 S's: Speed, strength, stamina, suppleness and skill and how to break you season down into week by week planning to improve the 5 S's. Finally, Gambetta outlines considerations to look at when developing a plan, a contingency plan and several keys to develop your teams' training sessions. Have a reason, and a purpose, for everything you do each day!

56 minutes. 2006.

See all the items in this series!

• Coaching for Excellence
• High Performance Training for Jumping Higher & Running Faster
• Incorporating Periodization into the High School Track Season