Billy Nelson - Steeplechase

by Texas Track & Field Coaches Association

Description

In this online course, Coach Billy shares his journey of playing steeplechase in high school to being an olympic steeplechaser. He also shares his winning experiences and what it takes to succeed. This course is made for coaches, athletes and enthusiasts who want to improve their skills and strategies in steeplechase. You will learn about mastering hurdle techniques and efficient water jumps, strength and drills exercises, smooth movement over barriers, specialized workout and understanding pacing, positioning and barrier efficiency.

Lessons

1 Introduction to Billy Nelson 3:49 2 Steeplechase-Barriers and Water Jumps 2:21 3 Stretching and Drills 2:03 4 Hurdle Walk Over and Lead Leg Wall 2:28 5 Water Jump 3:46

Training

6 Steeplechase 2:05 7 Hurdle Work 3:07 8 Pulling Leg Up and Pulling Through 1:23 9 Water Jump 3:46 10 Landing 2:21

Q&A

11 Would You Be More of The Popup Idea as Opposed to Really Just Trying to Push Out? 2:41 12 What Should We Look For in a Distance Runner to Try The Steeple and How Do We Balance This? 6:28 13 "Events Are Very Demanding" Do They Run it Twice Leading Up to the Conference Meet? 2:56 14 What Is steeplechase in the High School Meet? 1:53 15 Are You Quicker When You Touch And Go? 4:09 16 Are You Teaching Your Athletes to Be Comfortable Close Lead Legs? 5:56 17 Closing Over the Barriers 3:59

The Coach

Texas Track & Field Coaches Association

Coach Billy Nelson is a steeplechaser who set multiple athletic records during his career. He discovered steeplechase during high school when local meets offered the event on a unique grass-covered water pit. Being challenged, he embraced the event and brought his passion to the University Of Colorado when he trained under coach Mark Wetmore. He quickly excelled in steeplechase during his junior year. His journey evolved from mastering race strategies and hurdling techniques to having a successful professional career as a coach. His career highlights includes being the 2011 champion in the steeplechase, 2007 Big 12 steeplechase championship, winning the 2003 USA Junior 5,000m title,and placing 33rd at the 2002 World Cross Country Championships, 2001 California State XC Championship, 5 time big 12 championship, 2006 NCAA championships and 6 time NCAA All American. His training style emphasizes a solid basis for long-term performance, strategic racing and discipline.

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Caterory:	Track and Field/Hurdles
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Videos:	17