Boosting Your Home Exercise Routine During Training Season Article by Jane Sandwood Whenever UAAP season comes around, most people in the Philippines turn their attention to the top university athletes in the country. Watching some of the most impressive young athletes deliver outstanding performances every year can lead us to wonder how to train at…
Germany donates 38 Pairs of Spike Shoes to Davao Blue Knights Program Article by Airnel T. Abarra Meet Manager of Davao Blue Knights Athletics Meet Mga minamahal kong kababayan sa Deutschland (Germany) at sa ibang panig ng daigdig, Magandang Araw Po! Ako po si Mr. Airnel T. Abarra ang Grade School Sports Officer ng Ateneo…
Weightlifting by Marc Perry, CSCS, CPT I have below a One Rep Max Chart along with information so you can learn what a 1 rep max chart is, why it’s useful, and how to read the chart. What is a One Rep Max Chart? A 1 Rep Max Chart gives you a…
Jane Sandwood Filipinos continue to soar in the athletics world as the 8 bets for the 2018 Asian Games have just been named. As sports fans are gearing up to watch Pinoy athletes compete this September, many will be interested to learn how these contenders prepare for their respective events. It’s a well-known fact that some athletes can…
Skipping September 19, 2017 by Maanasi Radhakrishnan While standing in a group, tall people usually become the centre of attraction, if you have ever noticed. What is it that taller people have that we don’t? Obviously without any argument, it is the height factor. Shorter people always get lost in the crowd. This can be…
Achilles Tendon Injury Lorimer AV1,2, Hume PA3. Author information 1 Sports Performance Research Institute New Zealand (SPRINZ) at AUT-Millennium, Auckland University of Technology, Private Bag 92006, Auckland, New Zealand. [email protected]. 2 Unitec Institute of Technology, 139 Carrington Road, Mt Albert, Auckland, 1025, New Zealand. [email protected]. 3 Sports Performance Research Institute New Zealand (SPRINZ) at AUT-Millennium, Auckland…
Training for the Sprints This is an archive copy of a document originally located at http://www.ais.org.au/nutrition/FuelSprint.htm . At Olympic-level competition, sprint events include the 100m, 200m, 400m, 4 x 100m relay and 4 x 400m relay. The 100 m, and 400 m hurdles can also be considered as sprint events. Sprint and hurdle events…
1. Managing Sports Organizations by Ruben Acosta About the Author Rubén Acosta, PhD is president of the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB). During his tenure, the volleyball association grew from a $100,000 operation into a powerful $200,000,000 organization, making it one of the most successful marketing efforts in modern sport. Beach volleyball has also been recognized…
Talent Identification Books 1. The Sports Gene: Inside the Science of Extra Ordinary Athletic Performance The Sports Gene: Inside the Science of Extraordinary Athletic Performance by David Epstein “The Sports Gene” is an enjoyable book that shares the latest of modern genetic research as it relates to elite athleticism. In the never-ending quest to settle…
1. Running Movies: Starting Line (Tagalog) This movie looks very similar to Thelma (starring Elma Muros and Maja Salvador). It introduces Cebu athlete ‘Pearl’ Angeline Abellar in her first debut role. However Information on this movie is very limited but i found this on IMDB Starting Line is a film about a promising runner…
Greatest Teenage Athletes in Sport The List: Greatest teenage athletes By Jeff Merron & David Schoenfield Page 2 staff Freddy Adu, the 14-year-old soccer phenom, signed a professional contract with Major League Soccer that will reportedly pay him several hundred thousand dollars per year. He has already starred in international competition, scoring three goals in one…
Guest Article by Jane Sandwood Building Better And Stronger Athletes: How To Improve Nutrition To Help Athletes Win UAAP season is in full swing, and everyone is focused on the best and the brightest university athletes in the country. As some of the best teams are striving to retain their winning streak, it is expected…
4 Best & Worst Drinks for Young Athletes Guest Post by Joshua Fitness It’s fairly common for people to experiment with various different drinks while they’re working out, and for the most part, their choices are good. But every once in a while, there comes a silly drink that does more harm than…
Below is an article on Athlete Poaching and coaching etiquette. This was summarised and compiled by an Australian Coach. I will look for more peer reviewed materials next time. I asked Darren for permission to use his article and am very grateful he allowed me to share his views. In some countries coaches can…
This Article was published by a friend of Mine he is a Level 3 IAAF Coach with a wealth of experience at training athletes in several countries. If you are a budding young athlete you need to realise some aspects about sport and the sooner you accept this the better your chance of being an…
Foot Strike and Force Application Foot Strike and Force Application Written by Adarian Barr Edited by Alysson Bodenbach Speed seems to be a common component in an athlete’s repertoire. Speed is what gives one athlete an edge over another. It is what propels them from point a”” to point “b”. It is essential…
Hamstring Problems 1. Chronic Hamstring Problems in Sprinters: Management and Recovery By Jason S Davis, BSc. M.Chiro When discussing hamstring injuries. Attention is often focused on the management and rehabilitation of acute injuries such as grade one biceps femoris tear. However, many times hamstring soreness and poor sprint performance resulting from hamstring problems can…
An Invitation: Blue Knights Track League Season 4 Coaches’ Forum Series No. 1: “European Lessons for Grassroots Philippine Athletics” Blue Knights Track League Season 4 Jun 30, 2017 What should be done for our Grassroots Program in Athletics? What are the best practices in Youth Athletics that we can learn from other countries?…
Mediterranean Diet Mediterranean Diet - The real brain food could be fresh veggies and olive oil, study finds Jan. 5, 2017 at 5:24 AM Maggie Fox Erika Edwards NBC News Jan. 5, 2017 at 5:24 AM Maggie Fox Erika Edwards NBC News Jan. 5, 2017 at 5:24 AM Maggie Fox Erika Edwards…
Coaching Abuse Coaching Abuse “Coaching ABUSE: The dirty, not-so-little secret in sports” IN THIS ISSUE: “Coaching ABUSE: The dirty, not-so-little secret in sports” What is wrong with a society that places so much importance on winning in sports that it blatantly neglects the needs and well being of the child-athletes that it’s charged…
Electronic Timing in the Philippines Article by Andrew Pirie ATFS Statistician 1. UPDATE (2017) In light of the requirement of an Electronic Timing System PATAFA has now purchased their own as of 2016. Which has been used in the Weekly Relays, Time Trials of PATAFA, National Open, PNG, UAAP and NCAA meets. This was due to the…
2015 PATAFA Fitness Testing Article by Andrew Pirie ATFS Statistician 2015 Fitness Testing for Athletics SEA Games by Sports Performance University. Conducted by Dr. Lynn and Mr. Terence Rowles. The Following were present Coaches Arnold Villarube Sean Guevarra Emerson Obiena Ernie Candelario Athletes Ernest John Obiena Narscica…
Athletes Parents Athletes Parents 5 Types By Jude Roque, College Hoops expert By Jude Roque | College Hoops Experts’ Blog – 13 hours ago Over a month ago, a disturbing photo caught the attention of social media, as an adult man appeared to be hitting a teenage soccer player with a solid object. So it was later on revealed…
Anatomy Assignment Article by Andrew Pirie ATFS Statistician Anatomy Assignment Before doing all this here is an article on How to Setup the Starting Blocks Phase 3 – Go! Then on the command “Go” or when the gun is fired the athlete reacts by lifting the hands from the track, swinging…
Complete Conditioning for Baseball Complete Conditioning for Baseball Today’s players are bigger, stronger, and faster than ever before. So a focused conditioning program has become essential to on-the-field success. Hence Complete Conditioning for Baseball features a comprehensive training approach that builds players’ physical abilities as well as the baseball-specific skills their positions require. Steve…
I’m so happy that the current PSC has made the right decision. Lots of memories by me with my first international meet in 2000 as a 15-year-old at the National Open. I’m sure a lot of others a lot older memories of the stadium. Two thumbs up Chairman Butch Ramirez.”THATS GOOD FOR THE COUNTRY!” Article from…
Biggest Drug Scandal in History Providing a background to all the pointing fingers and the whole ‘speculated’ cover-up since the 1988 Ben Johnson bust. Ben Johnson We will start in 1988 when Ben Johnson was caught and the whole world felt vindicated that the Mike Tyson of Track was bust. Hooray…
Airnel Abarra European Adventures European Athletics Culture in the Eye of an Atenean Coach Jun 20, 2015 Prof. Airnel T. Abarra-Head of Ateneo de Davao Track and Field Program and www.pinoyathletics.info Chief Correspondent Note: This is a repost of the article posted in http://athletics.addu.edu.ph. It’s been always said that “experience is the best…
2017 Palarong Pambansa Editorials Interesting articles regarding various complaints about Palarong Pambansa 2017. Perhaps DEPED can learn from these in their hosting of the 2018 Edition. Some Grammarly Edits made to articles. By: June Navarro - Reporter / @junavINQ Philippine Daily Inquirer / 01:45 AM April 23, 2017 SAN JOSE, ANTIQUE—Only a…
six pack From Mens Health UK Get a quick six pack The quest for a washboard stomach (six pack) doesn’t begin and end with abdominal workouts. Hence they are of paramount importance. Also the aim of this workout is to comprehensively train all the muscles of the core (alternating between upper and lower abs) to produce…
This is the third article on Curve Running is contributed by Coach Adarian Barr and 400m NCAA runner Alysson Bodenbach. Follows on from the brilliant article on Toe Drag and Shoulder Rotation. By Adarian Barr and Alysson Bodenbach Curve Running . Proper sprint technique has become a highly debatable topic as new technology develops. Athletes…
How to Dramatically Improve your running speed By Mike Toal How to Improve Your Speed. This article gives an overview of the essential techniques required to enable an athlete to run faster. To increase any athletes speed means improving on one or both of the following elements: 1. Increase the number of steps an athlete…
Plyometric Articles 1. Plyometric Phases Speed and strength are integral components of fitness found in varying degrees in virtually all athletic movements. Simply put the combination of speed and strength is power. For many years, coaches and athletes have sought to improve power in order to enhance performance. Throughout this century and no doubt…
Detox Water Recipes, I was inspired to start drinking Detox Water when i saw Philippine Athletics Distance Coach Ojon Artiaga filling up 3 bottles in the fridge and curiously asked him what it was and what is the purpose. Detox Water Recipes Drinking water all by itself is a way to help flush the…
Twitch or Flinch no longer a false Start The danger of one inadvertent twitch ruining the greatest day of a sprinter’s life has been removed after athletics’ governing body softened the rules on false starts ahead of the London Olympics. The little-publicised clarification by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) permits athletes to move…
BMI Calculator Calculate Your BMI Regarding for athletes, we will be doing a follow-up article on body composition tests which will be more appropriate for testing. Body mass index is a measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to adult men and women. Enter your weight and height…
Recovery Recovery Many athletes are already training at their physical limits. By adding any additional training sessions to their current schedule would likely lead to overtraining. Eventually, this can cause physical burnout. It is not the actual training that makes the athlete fitter bUT the recovery that allows for performance improvements. If you fail to recover…
pool circuit The Pool Circuit was born after deep-water running was discovered, and well after the Judo Circuit was formulated. Most of all it was either a sign of my insanity as an athlete or perhaps just a response to the inner delight I felt when first I unleashed a crude form of it…
Shoulder Rotation and Stride Length? Following up on the brilliant first article on sprinting ‘Olympic Sprinters: Why should I toe Drag? ‘. Our Thursday article is Guest Blogged by Coach Adarian Barr and Mrs. Alysson Bodenbach. Written by Adarian Barr and Alysson Bodenbach For more info Contact [email protected] or www.nextlevelathleticsandfitness.com .. Core stability in relation to shoulder rotation. Has…
400m Training 400m Training Part 2How to Decrease 400m Time As far as 400 meter training, google Clyde Hart, arguably the best 400 coach in the world. Consequently his runners have ranked #1 in the world 16 out of the last 21 years. Also they are now one and three on the all time world…
Foam Roller I would recommend Foam Rolling Before and after a workout. To help release muscle tension. The Foam Roll should be done after the light jog. Foam Rolling is especially useful for athletes who cant afford the costs of regular massage. It decreases muscle density to help the athlete feel more…
Olympic Sprinters: Why Should I Toe Drag? Todays Sunday Article is Guest Blogged by Coach Adarian Barr and Mrs. Alysson Bodenbach. Written by Adarian Barr and Alysson Bodenbach For more info Contact [email protected] or www.nextlevelathleticsandfitness.com … Toe drag out of a block start is becoming more and more common amongst elite sprinters. Examples include Usain Bolt on the second step.…
Many Health Benefits of Walking Many Health Benefits of Walking Article by Susan Liu Walking is a simple and free exercise that can help people take a step towards better heart health. Regularly it can help you maintain a healthy weight. Also improving your fitness and reduce your risk of developing conditions such as…
Sport Psychology April 19, 2015 in Sport Psychology Leadership One of the most important skills that a coach can develop is personal leadership. While as a coach, you are put into a role that deems a significant amount of guidance and responsibility. Therefore athletes will observe all your positive attributes, but also your…
Exercises to Increase Running Speed Increasing your running speed requires more than just practicing running. Use targeted exercises at home to build your endurance and strength and help you avoid injury when running. Many of these exercises help you develop the fast-twitch fibers in your legs, allowing for a faster start off the running…
stretching Warm-up at Stretching: Alin ang tama? Isang review article Airnel T. Abarra MS Human Movement Science (Candidate) University of the Philippines Diliman [email protected] Kung tatanungin ang isang ordinaryong atleta o recreational runner na wala masyadong background sa Sports Science, sasabihin nila na ang warm-up ay ang pag-stretching kasama at pag-ikot ng ilang beses sa…
Long-Term Strength Development and Progression of Strength Training Source: Bompa T. and Buzzichelli C., Periodization Training for Sports - 3rd Edition, Human Kinetics, 2015
How to lose Belly fat From Yahoo Answers: 🙂 Jogging is an excellent exercise because it let you lose weight evenly throughout your whole body. If you want to lose weight in specific areas, you should target them with exercises. If they are your problem areas, they will be very difficult to tone. You will have to work…
How to Get Flexible Fast HOW TO GET FLEXIBLE FAST It it is recommended to hold stretches for 20 to 30 seconds. While Less than 20 does not cause a significant lengthening. And over 30 seconds can cause significant damage. Also, it is recommended to stretch at least two to three times a week.…
2017 Blue Knights Round 2 2017-2018 Blue Knights Season 4 Round 2 With the PSC-PATAFA Weekly relays canceled in Tagum and Koronadal due to lack of funding. this year The Blue Knights which was established in Davao by Airnel T. Abarra with the help of Ateneo De Davao pushed on with his fourth year staging.…
Wade Van Niekirk wrecks his knee playing Rugby Nov 1, 2017 The man Usain Bolt chose to succeed him as the king of athletics has wrecked his knee playing rugby. Wayde van Niekerk, the Olympic and world 400 metres champion as well as world record holder, will be sidelined for the next…
200 400 Meters Training Pacing, Endurance, Race Plan Warm-up Controlled Fartlek You will need cones and a stopwatch. Talk to your team about pacing and have them come up with descriptions of different paces. For example, a sprint could be called “running for the bus.” Include at least four speeds walking jogging running…
Anaerobic Training for Long Distance Runners This Article was one of the first from the original Pinoymier website and was first published March 30, 2010 The Article is by the Pinoy Miler himself Moriel Carreon. Originally titled Anaerobic Training. I have edited this article and added some more information. Here you can read some great…
Reach your Ideal Body Weight Continuing on from this article on Ideal Height and Weight. I have added to another article I have found online. Are you a few pounds overweight? Maybe more than a few? Being overweight can be a serious health issue. Excess weight raises the risk of certain illnesses, such as…
Sexy Abdominals ….. Due to the popularity and over looked value of abdominal exercises. We have added another article on abdominal exercises. Here is a simple 30 Day Abs challenge to tone up your Abs and burn your stomach fats. I found this on Stumbleupon.com I personally plan to do this challenge now that I…
Philippines worst finish in the SEA Games since 1999 It seemed that during the 2017 SEA Games, the Mall across the road was having a 50% off sale. Which unfortunately also included the Gold Medal count for Team Philippines. When the task force had predicted 50 golds medal before the SEA Games its seemed a…
Pole Vault Evolution Pole Vault Evolution Revision 2 The Pole Vault has been an Olympic event for Men since 1896, and women since 2000. This article will examine the development and evolution of the Pole Vault. Early Origins Pole Jumping competitions were known to the ancient Greeks, Cretans, and Celts. It was used in…
Article by Andrew Pirie ATFS Statistician Thai Ace Sunthorntuan exterminates meet Record Pitchaaya Sunthorntuan, 18 improved on his PB of 47.15 which won him the Thai Junior title last month. The Thai clocked 46.87, which knocked exactly a whole second off the meet record of 47.87 an Ifan Anugrah Setiawan set in Chiang Mai…
Article by Andrew Pirie ATFS Statistician 2017 ASEAN School Games Athletics SINGAPORE The Philippines amassed 2 Golds, 3 Bronzes in Athletics. Palarong Pambansa Silver medalist Karl Aquino, in his second international meet. Took the Gold in the Boys Long Jump in the morning. Aquino improved on his 7.02m leap in the Palarong Pambansa…
400 meter training: Historical Approach to the 400 Meter Dash Continued from Part 2 Many long sprint coaches have either heard about or believed in a philosophy similar to this one: 400 meter training should be broken into four segments, 100 meters each. Each 100 meters is run a certain way, especially the first three.…
2017 SEA Games Two years ago Pinoyathletics.info predicted a 25-32 Gold Medal Total harvest for Team Philippines in all Sports. This was for the 2015 Singapore SEA Games. This was in very big contrast to Task Force heads Julian Camacho‘s of the Philippine Olympic Commitee bold prediction of 50 Gold Medals. Suffice to say 50…
Eating for higher T Testosterone is a male sex hormone that affects more than just sex drive. The hormone is also responsible for bone and muscle health, sperm production, and hair growth. You can lose testosterone as you age, as well as from chronic illnesses. Hypogonadism, also called low testosterone or low T, is often…
Tabby on MMK. A tale worth telling Feb 22, 2018 FROM her humble beginnings in the mountains of Cebu City to becoming the country’s best female marathoner. This is the story line of Mary Joy Tabal that will be aired on the popular TV Series, Maalaala Mo Kaya (MMK) this Saturday. Actress Sharlene San Pedro…
European Lessons for a Successful Athletics Grassroots Program in the Philippines European Lessons for a Successful Athletics Grassroots Program in the Philippines Airnel T. Abarra, MSc Head Coach- Ateneo de Davao University Meet Director- Blue Knights Track League, Ateneo de Davao University, Davao City, Philippines Its been always my belief that…
Donate Shoe Advocates Pinoyathletics gives Piglets Spike Shoes (May 26, 2017) A collection of pre-used spike shoes i had acquired through various beneficiaries was donated to the hard working Adriana Arca and Miguel Arca to distribute to their children. I chose the Arca’s because unlike other kids they choose to stay loyal and stay with…
Pinoyathletics.info celebrates its 5th Birthday, started in 2012. Prior to this, we were Pinoyathletics.com at WordPress starting in 2011 before moving to wordpress.org. And prior to that in 2010, I first signed up to sports writing through the encouragement of Moriel ‘Yell’ Carreon, The Pinoymiler YUN OH!!!. When we first came along there was pinoymiler…
1.Top sprinters may have key gene Old Article from BBC News 2003 Wednesday, 27 August, 2003, 18:02 GMT 19:02 UK Top sprinters may have key gene Has Darren Campbell got the gene? Becoming one of the fastest men or women in the world is all about years of hard training, healthy eating…
Zamboanga Del Sur Program Problems Part 1 Zamboanga Del Sur Program: second year in a row Poor showing in Athletics Palaro With the 2017 Palarong Pambansa in Antique finished it is again a very terrible outcome for the Province of Zambonaga Del Sur in Athletics. With three individuals, two DEPED coaches/teachers and one DEPED coordinator…
core exercises A Diagram of selected Core Exercises. Sometimes Core Exercises is the hardest activity to get done when by yourself. In a group its much easier to complete. Exercises Core Activation Core Activation, the dream of six pack abs and tight core muscles is a common fitness dream for both…
Excellence in Training: A Race Walking Specific Training Log We all know we should keep a training log. Some of us do, and others don’t get beyond the new season’s resolution to keep better track of our workouts. Those that do keep track, often do so inconsistently. Now let America’s premier team of clinicians Jeff…
100 years of New Zealand Track and Field The book is by the late athletics statistician Peter Heindenstrom. Peter Heidenstrom, who died in 2007 aged 77. He was New Zealand’s most perceptive and widely published writer on athletics. And he put his extensive records and encyclopedic knowledge into the most comprehensive book on 100…
Great Books for Runners 5 Great Books for Runners Runner’s World The Runner’s Body Runner’s World The Runner’s Body: How the Latest Exercise Science Can Help You Run Stronger, Longer, and Faster Every day scientists learn more about how the body adapts to the stress of running. And how various body systems contribute…
David Wallechinsky’s compendious book has long been the preeminent point of reference for sports enthusiasts and journalists alike Every sports writer assigned to cover the Games ensures they have their early copy of this prodigious work of reference, packed with absorbing anecdotes and essential statistics. A treasure trove of 116 years of Olympic history, it is also an amazingly readable book,…
PH track and field athletes to train in Hong Kong Retrieved from Sun Star Baguio April 12, 2017 (Corrections in Red Font) THE Philippine Amateur Track and Field Association (Patafa) is sending 17 of its athletes to Hong Kong as part of their preparation of this year’s Southeast Asian Games (SEAG). Patafa secretary general Renato…
4 ways to run a 200m Dash A 200 meter dash is a test of speed and endurance that requires an all out sprint for the duration of the race. It’s a balance between power and finesse, so it demands plenty of practice, ability, and technique. Making sure your form is on point is key…
Olympic Weightlifting Teens and Children Article by Andrew Pirie ATFS Statistician I found reference to this article. As while I was previously serving as a Sports Consultant at Zamboanga Del Sur. Myself and a fellow coach Rajeev Tahil were advised by the Provincial Sports Coordinator. Athletes should not be doing weights 3 months before a…
Airnel T. Abarra “The idea that the harder you work, the better you’re going to be is just garbage. The greatest improvement is made by the man or woman who works most intelligently.” - Bill Bowerman In the course of three years as the coach of Ateneo de Davao University Track and Field team and…
Coaching Youth Track and Field This book was provided to be my former PSC Commissioner Jolly Gomez. To help assist me train the young sprinters in the province of Zamboanga Del Sur in Mindanao. Noted in book: To Andrew, You are helping young kids realize their potential and their dreams! - Jolly Gomez The most…
Some Athletes even sleep 9-12 hours, body usually cycles in 1 and a half hour increments. Sources: Do you find that your body needs more sleep after workout days? from Fitness https://furthermore.equinox.com/articles/2015/09/sleep-after-workout https://breakingmuscle.com/fitness/the-importance-of-sleep-for-weightlifters-and-other-athletes A Comprehensive Strategy for Long-Term Athlete Development Charles H. Samuels, MD, CCFP, DABSM & Brent N. Alexander, M.Sc Post-exercise recovery and…
longer stride Back in 2009, I wrote about Arm Action in Sprinting on how you can gain a full meter with the same number of strides by proper shoulder rotation and hip rotation. This article is guest blogged by two authors: movement specialist and Track and Field coach Adarian Barr of Next Level Athletics and…
Coaches seldom realise when they decide to place an athlete in an event at a young age exactly how critical this decision is. At this time when the coach is simply thinking of picking up a few points, an athlete’s entire career might be bolstered or wrecked and a pattern of self-confidence or eternal…
batang pinoy BATANG PINOY THE BATANG PINOY The Philippine Youth Games – Batang Pinoy was created by virtue of Executive Order No, 44 declaring it as the National Sports Development Program for Children under His Excellency, former President Joseph Ejercito Estrada on December 2, 1998. Thus, directing all…
classic games classic games When I was a kid, we played outside with the other kids in the neighborhood with most of our free time. We also made the most of recess at school. We kept ourselves quite occupied without any of today’s modern technologies. Listed below are some no-tech games that…
Philippine Sports Senate Hearing MANILA, Philippines - The Senate committee on sports headed by Sen. Manny Pacquiao will take a closer look at the problems hounding Philippine sports when top officials from the Philippine Olympic Committee and Philippine Sports Commission appear before the committee today. Pacquiao set the hearing at 10 a.m. and in…
Static stretching Static stretching – where limbs are extended and held in a position for a period of time – is particularly bad Stretching loosens the muscles and tendons, making them less powerful and more prone to injury Article By ANNA HODGEKISS PUBLISHED: 12:43 GMT, 4 April 2013 | UPDATED: 19:49 GMT, 4 April 2013…
PATAFA An advocacy plan was presented now several years ago by the said individuals Misael Perez, Manny Calpes, and Renato Unso. Three UAAP coaches and the later an athletic legend of Track and Field. I ask you dear reader? after reviewing this. It is now safe for me to write this as I am no…
2016 PSC Batang Pinoy National Champs Schedule, Prescon, Jeremiah Cortez Nov 27, 2016 2016 PSC Batang Pinoy National Championships Schedule (All Sports) COMPETITION SCHEDULES AND VENUES 2016 Batang Pinoy Media Prescon with PSC, Governor Del Rosario 13,774 Entries 2016 Batang Pinoy Today a Prescon was held opening the 2016 Batang Pinoy and…
Kirk Bacas Article by Andrew Pirie ATFS Statistician Their is only one thing I love more in athletics than watching a young athlete pursue a path way from grass roots to elite. That is watching an athlete over come barriers that make them into a better athlete. As the Team Manager for the…
30 Classic Games Outdoor Alternative fun list of activities to complement or alternative for the IAAF Kids Athletics Programs. And to prevent boredom and overtraining for elementary kids. While In New Zealand we engaged in two hours of physical activity a day. Furthermore including some of the below running games. While this is to prevent…
John Smith JUNE 12, 2016 BY JIMSON LEE When it comes to sprinting, John Smith of HSI needs no introduction. I’ve covered some of his philosophies and concepts plenty of times in the past 9 years e all know of John Smith 7 phases to a 100m race: Reaction Time Block Clearance…
2016 Batang Pinoy and PNG Dates c The PNG according to the PSC Website will be temporary scheduled next May. But announcements about venue and technical rules are yet to be announced. There will be qualifying rounds same as last year with Top three progressing to finals. The Batang Pinoy as per the PSC Website will…
Relay Switch Baton Passing Relay Switch Baton Passing Is there a preference on how to pass the baton blindly in a 4x100m relay? At the International level, Canada, USA & Jamaica all use the push pass. France, however, uses the up-sweep pass. Once upon a time, France held the WR in the 4x100m Relay before…
By Jimson Lee In 2011, Jamaica had seven 100-meter sprinters under 10 seconds, the Holy Grail for the distance. So did the United States. But Jamaica has just 2.8 million people compared to 312 million for the U.S. Yet its sprinters have surpassed Americans at the top levels of the premier event in track and…
Genuine Grassroots Program In the column of Mr. Joaquin “Qunito” Henson at the Philippine Star on 21-February-2016, he had the opportunity to interview Mr. Michael Keon the head of Project Gintong Alay during the administration of Pres. Ferdinand E. Marcos. (See: http://www.philstar.com/sports/2016/02/21/1555276/tragedy-lydia-and-del ) Mr. Keon cited the facts about the Gintong Alay Program and what…
Directory of Reliable Coaches Chi Robinson (Sprints), Fil-Heritage, United States (awaiting details) Mandate of Pinoyathletics.info Andrew Pirie & Airnel ‘The Professor’ Talatala Abarra Pinoyathletics has decided to host a directory and network of Reliable Coaches in Track and Field. We believe that in order to strengthen the Athletics culture in…
Principles of Training By using the principles of training as a framework we can plan a personal training programme that uses scientific principles to improve performance, skill, game ability and physical fitness. A successful training programme will meet individual needs which are personal fitness needs based on age, gender, fitness level and the sport…
K TO 12 This article will discuss The implications of the DEPED introduced K TO 12 Program in the Philippines. Its effect on the sport and challenges face. I will also suggest ways to improve or counter the effects of the K TO 12. For this case study i will use the sport of Track…
When we think about Milo in the Philippines we may think of this. But the real story of Milo Began in Ancient Greece. In the 6th Century BC there was a wrestler from the city of Croton in the South of Greece. Milo was a six time athletic victor at the Ancient Olympic Games held…
From a discussion on Bodybuilding.com ShaneSauce 06-15-2009, 04:20 PM I have sorta stalled in the power clean department.All of my other lifts are skyrocketing except for that.In football its one of the key lifts and I need it to go up. I’m stuck at about 230.. I figure it could be my technique because…
Many college coaches are perplexed with the short amount of time they are able to spend with their athletes during the fall months. Typically, coaches get to work with their sprinters and hurdlers for 6 to 8 hours per week, depending on their conference or other institutional factors. Though this time is limited, it is…
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