Block Starts with June Villers

by Texas Track & Field Coaches Association

Description

In his lecture on block starts in track and field, Coach June Villers shares invaluable insights garnered from years of coaching experience, focusing on the intricate mechanics and critical techniques essential for sprinters aiming to excel off the starting line. With a seasoned understanding of athlete development, she underscores the fundamental importance of mastering foundational movements like the drive phase and precise leg positioning to optimize sprint performance effectively. Throughout his engaging discourse, Coach Villers emphasizes the delicate balance between offering corrective guidance and allowing athletes the necessary space to internalize and refine their movements through consistent repetition.

Furthermore, she introduces innovative coaching methodologies, including the integration of video analysis and athlete-driven feedback loops, as powerful tools for enhancing learning and skill development. By harnessing the potential of technology and fostering a collaborative learning environment, she empowers athletes to take ownership of their progress and pinpoint areas for improvement with greater accuracy. From advocating for a gradual progression of coaching cues to prescribing optimal repetition volumes per session, Coach Villers' lecture serves as a comprehensive guide for coaches seeking to cultivate a culture of excellence in the realm of track and field.

Lessons

1 Pedal Placement Free 6:41 2 Block Pressing Technique 2:12 3 Front Foot Push 5:21 4 Drive Through the Finish 5:36 5 Training Efficiency with Parachutes and Partner Drills 3:32 6 Block Practice Frequency for Sprinters 5:56 7 Coaching Strategies for Block Starts 4:00

The Coach

Texas Track & Field Coaches Association

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June Villers is the Head Girls Track and Field Coach and Assistant Cross-Country Coach at Waxahachie High School. Along with this, she teaches Outdoor Adventures. Coach Villers graduated from DeSoto High School in DeSoto, Texas.  Coach Villers earned her bachelor's degree from University of Texas at Arlington and her Masters In Education Leadership from Lamar University.  She began coaching and teaching in 1997, and made her move to WISD in 2022.  Previously she has won 8 state track and field team championships as a head coach and 1 as the varsity assistant.  Coach Villers has twice been named National Coach of the year, and she was recently inducted into the National High School Athletics Coaches Association Hall of Fame.  

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