Jim Herrick

[Jim Herrick @PowerSourceTC]

It's harder to measure, but coordination development for younger athletes is perhaps the most important skill to train if you want to see elite athletic success down the road. #strengthandconditioning #youthsports #athleticdevelopment https://t.co/y8WAjgb0JH

[Jim Herrick @PowerSourceTC]

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[Jim Herrick @PowerSourceTC]

@OakmontFB Thanks so much, Coach! We had a blast working with your team even if it was virtually. Great group, I am hopeful you continue to work hard this offseason in your quest to take the next step this fall!

[Jim Herrick @PowerSourceTC]

Your opinion would be greatly appreciated!!! We are looking at possible new locations for our training center, and would love your vote on whether you think this would be a better or worse… https://t.co/B8RhvMjmo5

[Jim Herrick @PowerSourceTC]

Excellent top speed sprint mechanics is anchored by:
- Upright posture
- Vertical front shin at foot strike
- Aggressive arm drive
This is our all-time fastest female athlete demonstrating all 3. #powersourceathletes #leominster #leominsterma #getfaster #getfast #trackandfield

[Jim Herrick @PowerSourceTC]

In this before/after comparison, we see much better control in the ‘after’ image on the right. Keeping your knee bent at less than 90 degrees increases your stride length by allowing you to push back into the ground at the proper angle. #acceleration #sprinter #iyca

[Jim Herrick @PowerSourceTC]

In this agility drill we are looking for 3 key skills:
1) Quick hip turn to open up at the… https://t.co/JbaXd5xlFU

[Jim Herrick @PowerSourceTC]

True core training for speed development. Overload sprint posture with a barbell or medicine ball and stay up tall.

[Jim Herrick @PowerSourceTC]

Playing fast requires you to be quick and powerful simultaneously. The drop squat to box jump is a great drill to improve both.

[Jim Herrick @PowerSourceTC]

Athletes who can open up their hips to retreat not only move faster, they avoid a pivot on their plant foot which can cause injury. Thanks to @leetaft for teaching me this.

[Jim Herrick @PowerSourceTC]

The #woodwaycurve is such a powerful tool for helping athletes improve 3 key sprint skills - better posture, quick trail leg recovery, and preventing over striding.