Develop their maximum genetic potential. The clinic although designed around track and
field will teach athletes and coaches the important concepts needed to become faster, stronger
and more elastic.Power lifting, Plyometrics, bounding and technical components of sprinting,
hurdling, running,jumping and throwing will be taught and applied.
Each athlete/coach should
be prepared to participate in all aspects of this clinic. Old guys can Watch???
Be prepared to participate with/ Run/Jump/Sprint throw specifics. How principals apply to your
specialties. Groups will be broken into event specific groups. We will go to the track weather
permitting.
Date: Saturday, December 20, 2008
Where: Mt Pleasant High School “Gymnasium”
Donations: $25.00
Scheduled Topics
9:00 - 9:30 Registration / Check in
9:30 - 9:45 Introduction - why and how Olympic lifting, plyometrics and bounding
are important to development. When how and where do they fit into your development!
9:45 - 10:45 Olympic Lifting Demo and trial by participants
10:45 - 11:00 Break
11:00 - 11:30 Plyometric & Bounding demonstration with participation.
When how and where do they fit into your development.
11:30 - 12:30 Speed and Technical Drills
Clinicians
Steve Nelson, Mt.Pleasant H.S - power/ speed development for all track and field events as well
as other sports. Nelson has mentored many of the areas top track and field athletes from the
sprints to the distance events, most recently 2008 world Jr. champion Jeneba Tarmoh.
Jamal Elmidge, Mt.Pleasant - has coached 5 of the top 10 triple jumpers in CCS history including
Vashti Thomas, Undine and Galina Becker, Jade Myles and Stella Dugall.
Angela Hill - Angela has been responsible for the development of the Mt.Pleasant Hurdlers over
the last 10 years. Hill’s athletes include State record holder Vashti Thomas along with state runner up
and Pac 10 Champion Undine Becker.
Scott Evans, Leigh H.S. - One of the most innovative middle distance coaches in California.
Scott has used speed and power as a staple for the developed of top athletes Libby Jenke
(State champion 800 meters) Amanda Thornberry (National Champion 1500 meters), Evelyn
Wing, Jordan Diaz among others.
Brandon Vance, Los Gatos H.S - Brandon was a state finalist in H.S competed at Fresno State.
Brandon is responsible for coaching some of the area’s top vaulters including. 2 time state champ
and 2007 world Jr. Champ Nico Weiler.
Ron McKee Santa Teresa H.S. - Ron A former San Jose State thrower and current Santa Teresa
Coach has been responsible for developing many of the top throwers in the Los Gatos program over
the last few years.
For more information or assistance, please feel free to e-mail the Cardinals at sn0038@aol.com or call 408.505.7847.
