Tom Tellez presents: Sprinting from Start to Finish

with Tom Tellez,
University of Houston Head Track Coach from 1976 through 1998;
2016 USA Track & Field Legend Coach Award;
USTFCCCA Coaches Hall of Fame Class of 1998;
United States Track & Field Team Head Coach at the 1991 World Championships;
coached nine-time Olympic Gold Medalist Carl Lewis; Olympic 200m Gold Medalist Joe DeLoach; Olympic Silver medalist Kirk Baptiste; Olympic Bronze Medalist Frank Rutherford; and Olympic Gold Medalist, former world record holder in the 100m, and current Houston head coach Leroy Burrell

Legendary track & field coach Tom Tellez coached one of the greatest track & field athletes of all time in Carl Lewis, and in this video, you'll learn many of the sprinting techniques that Tellez used to help his athletes achieve world class success. Inside, you'll learn the five phases of sprinting, plus baseline block settings, optimal set positions for the legs and lower limb joints, and how to use video to assess sprinting technique.

Starting Technique and Procedures

Coach Tellez begins with an explanation on starting mechanics and their importance in the sprint events. He covers, in detail, the importance of gun reaction and block clearance, along with the optimal body positions that must accompany the start of a sprint. Tellez then discusses block placement and starting mechanics for sprints, as well as how to spot common errors both on the track and using video. You'll also get a detailed explanation on the arm cycle and specifically how it relates to effective starting mechanics.

Learn how to Develop Acceleration in your Athletes

Coach Tellez finishes his video presentation with an explanation on what effective acceleration is, how to help your athletes achieve it, and how to maintain their maximum velocity for as long as possible. Correct arm, foot, and body position is discussed as well as how to spot incorrect application of force. Tellez also gives tips on how to cue your athletes maintaining their speed by focusing on staying relaxed and keeping proper arm rotation.

Overall, this is an excellent video for any track coach that works with sprinters. Coach Tellez is a legend in the track & field coaching profession and this video represents some of his life's work.

39 minutes. 2022.