Steve Dudley - Coaching the 100 Meter Athlete vs. Coaching the 100 Meter Event

Coaching the 100 Meter Athlete vs. Coaching the 100 Meter Event, with Coach Steve Dudley, points out that every athlete is different and that an argument can be made that the role of a coach is more about coaching people than an actual event.

Coach Dudley details the three primary parameters that need to be addressed in athletes who run the 100 meters (toughness, discipline, confidence) as well as the three main athletic skills that these competitors need (acceleration, maximum velocity, speed endurance).

Coach Dudley also discusses the four basic phases in a 100 meter race model.

In addition, Coach Dudleyoffers suggestions on how coaches should handle race day.

Among the topics covered:

• Non-athletic skill set
• Athletic skill set
• Speed endurance
• 100 meter race model