400 meters Over and Under with Tony Veney
by Wisconsin Track Coaches Association
Description
Coach Tony Veney's lecture takes viewers on a comprehensive exploration of training methodologies and strategic approaches tailored specifically for the 400-meter race. Coach Veney, with his wealth of experience and expertise, explains the nuances of pacing, emphasizing the importance of striking a balance between over- and under-speed training. Through meticulous breakdowns of race dynamics, he explains the importance of executing the Lauren Riggs Dynamics from the 1980s, which instills in athletes the discipline to execute five of these pivotal movements within a meter. By weaving anecdotes and practical insights, Coach Veney emphasizes the importance of meticulous preparation, emphasizing the need for coaches to meticulously plan and adapt training regimens to optimize athletes' performance.
Throughout the lecture, Coach Veney offers invaluable lessons on fostering resilience and adaptability in athletes, instilling in them the mental fortitude necessary to thrive in the grueling demands of the 400-meter race. From drills targeting efficient race modeling to meticulous pacing charts tailored to individual athletes' capabilities, the lecture equips coaches with a versatile toolkit to nurture athletes' potential. Moreover, Coach Veney's emphasis on understanding track distances and race dynamics empowers coaches to cultivate a deeper comprehension of the sport, enabling them to tailor training methodologies with precision. Ultimately, "400 Meters Overs and Unders" emerges as a beacon of expertise, guiding coaches on a journey toward optimizing their athletes' performance and achieving excellence on the track.
Lessons
The Coach
Coach Anthony Veney brings over 40 years of extensive track and field coaching and teaching experience to his role as the new Men’s and Women’s Track & Field head coach at Antelope Valley College. As a nationally certified instructor and lecturer, Veney's credentials include coaching at all competition levels, from high school to NCAA Division 1, 2, and 3, as well as national and international competitions. Prior to joining Antelope Valley College Athletics, Veney coached members of the Chinese national team 400 meter sprinters, achieving notable success with 1 silver in the men’s 400m, 1 gold in the mixed 4x400m relay, and gold medals in the men and women’s 4x400m relays. Veney has also coached at prestigious institutions such as UCLA, University of Oregon, and Portland State, contributing to significant achievements including a no. 9 national ranking for the Oregon Ducks men’s outdoor track and field team.
Notably, he coached 25 All-Conference and All-Americans at Portland State and 15 indoor/outdoor All-Americans at UCLA, including the 2009 Pac-10 4×100 meter relay championship team. Veney's accolades extend beyond coaching, as he holds a Master’s Degree in physical education from Azusa Pacific University and has been recognized with the Fred Wilt Coach/Educator of the Year Award by USA Track & Field in 2017. He is a USATF Level I-II-III instructor with a Master of Coaching certificate and is known for his regular speaking engagements at national track and field clinics, as well as his contributions to videos and books related to sprints and hurdles.
Achievements:
- Coached Chinese national team 400 meter sprinters to 1 silver and 2 gold medals at international competitions.
- Contributed to a no. 9 national ranking for the Oregon Ducks men’s outdoor track and field team.
- Coached 25 All-Conference and All-Americans at Portland State University.
- Coached 15 indoor/outdoor All-Americans at UCLA, including the 2009 Pac-10 4×100 meter relay championship team.
- Recipient of the Fred Wilt Coach/Educator of the Year Award by USA Track & Field in 2017.
- Holds a Master’s Degree in physical education from Azusa Pacific University.
- Regular speaker at national track and field clinics.
- Published author and producer of videos related to sprints and hurdles.
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This Course Includes
| 24 hours on-demand video |
| Streaming from mobile and TV |
| Lifetime access |
| Certificate of completion |
| 100% money back guarantee |
Course Info
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| Caterory: | Track and Field/Sprinting |
| Bookings: | 13 |
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| Videos: | 11 |
