Stacey Smith - Long Jump
by Texas Track & Field Coaches Association
Description
In this course, NCAA Champion and veteran coach Stacey Smith shares her athlete-to-coach journey and breaks down exactly how to develop consistent, confident jumpers.
You’ll learn how to coach each phase of the long jump approach, takeoff, flight, hitch-kick style, and landing, while understanding how speed, strength, and technique work together to maximize distance.
Coach Smith answers the key question every coach asks: “How do you get athletes to jump far? ” She emphasizes approach consistency, vertical force at takeoff, controlled flight, and efficient landing mechanics.
Enroll now and start building jumpers who perform when it matters most.
Lessons
The Coach
Stacey Smith is a veteran track & field coach and accomplished former athlete, currently in her 23rd year in the sport. She is an NCAA Champion, USA Champion, and a nine-time All-American, with her first All-American honor coming as part of the 4x400 relay. She is also a four-time Big 12 Champion and holds both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science degree.
Known for keeping things simple and practical, Stacey focuses on developing athletes through consistent fundamentals, especially approach consistency, efficient takeoff mechanics, and choosing the right flight style for each jumper. She emphasizes coaching with a strong sense of purpose, often grounding her program in the belief that growth in sport should also support growth in life.
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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/Long Jump |
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| Videos: | 12 |
