Training for the 800 meters
by Wisconsin Track Coaches Association
Description
"Training for the 800 meters" is an enlightening lecture delivered by Coach Tony Veney, a seasoned track coach renowned for his expertise in athletic performance optimization. In this insightful presentation, Coach Veney delves deep into the intricacies of preparing athletes for the grueling 800-meter race, offering a comprehensive understanding of the training regimen required to excel in this challenging event. Throughout the lecture, Coach Veney meticulously breaks down the mathematical calculations and physiological principles underpinning effective training strategies, providing coaches and athletes with invaluable insights into maximizing performance potential.
With a blend of technical expertise and practical wisdom, Coach Veney navigates through the complexities of pacing, acceleration, and endurance specific to the 800-meter race. His emphasis on understanding the nuanced relationship between velocity and distance empowers coaches and athletes to tailor training programs that optimize speed and endurance capabilities. By unraveling the scientific intricacies behind training methodologies, Coach Veney equips his audience with the knowledge and tools necessary to cultivate elite-level performance in the demanding realm of middle-distance running.
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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/Coaching Track & Field |
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| Videos: | 12 |
