So You Want to be a Sprinter

by Bud Winter, Jimson Lee (Editor), John Stallcup (Foreword)

The original two versions (1956, 1973) written by Bud Winter famous coach of the San Jose State Spartan track and field teams from 1941 to 1974 , were used to train many Olympic medalists and dozens of world record holders. The new 2010 edition combines the best of both versions, and includes detailed training plans for full time year 'round athletes, and one for multi-sport athletes beginning training in January.The training plans and techniques illustrated in this book were used by Olympic medal winners and World Record holders, Ray Norton, Bob Poynter, Dennis Johnson, Tommie Smith, John Carlos, Lee Evans, Ronnie Rae Smith, just some of the 37 world record holders coached by Bud Winter.This book offers any track coach or parent a step by step guide to teach anyone to sprint faster. The "Tested, proven, techniques to teach anyone to sprint faster" The 3 ways to be a faster sprinter* Starting technique and using blocks* The 8 essential drills to develop optimal sprint form* The gather and the finish lean* Full, proven detailed training plans for the year 'round athlete* Full, proven detailed training plans starting in January* Lee Evans specialized training plan for the 400 meters* Basic, proven relaxation techniques* The 7 attributes that makes a championThis book is a must-read for any track coach, or parent interested in having their athletes run faster whether they run track, play soccer, basketball, baseball, football or lacrosse. The time tested techniques "So You Want to be a Sprinter" will help any athlete, male or female, young or old, run faster.

120 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 22, 2011

Reviews

[J Keith Hall · Rating 3 out of 5]

A lot of the techniques in this book have been debunked by newer research

The relaxation talk is the most useful thing in this book. So much of the actual technique has been debunked