Getting Your Jumpers to Peak at the Right Time with Brad Hackett

Description

The course "Getting Your Jumpers to Peak at the Right Time" by Coach Brad Hackett is a crucial resource for coaches and athletes aiming to optimize performance in the jumping events of track and field. Coach Hackett dives deep into the science and strategies of ensuring that jumpers peak at the most important moments of the competition, especially during championship events. He highlights the significance of periodization, training adjustments, and mental preparation, guiding coaches on how to craft a training plan that maximizes an athlete’s ability to perform under pressure. This course emphasizes not just the physical aspects of jumping, but the importance of keeping athletes mentally fresh and strategically prepared for peak performance.

One of the most vital lessons from the course is the concept of managing an athlete’s energy and recovery, especially during multi-event meets. Coach Hackett breaks down techniques to ensure jumpers stay fresh and recover properly between events, which is key to preventing burnout and maintaining consistent performance. This course is essential for any coach looking to elevate their jumper's performance during the most crucial times of the season.

Lessons

1 The Importance of Peaking at the Right Time in Training 6:17 2 Phases of the Track Season: From Conditioning to Peak Performance 7:35 3 Optimizing Weight Room Workouts 6:58 4 Quantifying Plyometrics 8:23 5 Rethinking Speed Work for Jumpers and Sprinters 6:03 6 Using Banana Hurdles for Sprinting Focus 3:44 7 In and Out Sprint Training & Breathing Techniques 5:15 8 Tapering for Peak Performance: Final Week Adjustments 6:40 9 Managing Diverse Training Needs for Triple Jumpers and Runners 2:05 10 Balancing Triple Jump, Long Jump, and High Jump Training 2:00 11 Managing Recovery Between Multiple Events 5:25

The Coach

Wisconsin Track Coaches Association

Brad Hackett has significantly influenced collegiate track and field over his extensive career. After 15 years as an assistant coach at Division I institutions—Colgate University, Bucknell University, and Syracuse University—he became the head track and field coach at Muhlenberg College in Allentown, Pennsylvania, in 1999.

Coaching Achievements:

Program Development:
- Transformed Muhlenberg College's track and field program, leading to consistent top-four finishes in the Centennial Conference.
- Guided the women's team to the Centennial Conference outdoor track and field championship in 2005, ending a 61-year title drought.
Athlete Development:
- Coached over 100 Centennial Conference gold medalists.
- Mentored 25 NCAA Track & Field All-Americans.
- Developed at least one All-Region runner in cross country each season since 1999.
Championships and Honors:
- Achieved NCAA Track & Field Championship qualifications in all but three years since 2001.
- Produced 19 Centennial Conference Most Outstanding Performers.
- Secured more than 80 school records in track and field.

Professional Contributions:

USA Track & Field Roles:
- Served as Chair of the Men’s Development Committee from 1998 to 2005.
- Held the position of Men's National Triple Jump Chair between 1993 and 1998.
International Coaching:
- Acted as Head Manager for the U.S. team at the 2007 Junior Pan-Am Games in Rio de Janeiro.
- Served as Head Manager at the 2002 IAAF World Cup in Madrid and Assistant Manager at the 2001 Outdoor World Championships in Edmonton.

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Caterory:	Track and Field/High Jump
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Videos:	11