Block Starts to Finish Line
Block Starts to Finish Line
Race Execution for Sprinters
A focused, tactical guide to executing sprint races. This program zeroes in on block starts, transitions, and race-day execution, perfect for coaches who want to sharpen their athletes race performance without overhauling their entire training system. Includes side-by-side video ...
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Block Starts to Finish Line
Race Execution for Sprinters by Coach Marcus Thompson
ABOUT THIS PROGRAM
A focused, tactical guide to executing sprint races. This program zeroes in on block starts, transitions, and race-day execution, perfect for coaches who want to sharpen their athletes race performance without overhauling their entire training system. Includes side-by-side video comparisons of elite and developmental sprinters.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
- Deep dive into block start mechanics and reaction time training
- Side-by-side elite vs. developmental athlete video breakdowns
- Relay exchange timing systems for 4x100m and 4x400m
- Pre-race warm-up protocols used at the NCAA level
COURSE CONTENT
3 modules · 9 lessons · 5 hours total
- Block placement and body angles
- Reaction drills and first-step explosiveness
- Common start errors and fixes
WHAT IS INCLUDED
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Marcus Thompson spent 18 years as the head sprints coach at a Division I powerhouse, developing 14 All-Americans and 3 NCAA individual champions. Before coaching, he was a 10.21 100m sprinter and 2x NCAA qualifier. His sprint mechanics system is used by over 200 high school programs nationwide. He is a Level 3 USATF certified coach and frequent presenter at the USTFCCCA Convention.
Credentials
- 18 years D1 head sprints coach
- 14 All-Americans developed
- 3 NCAA individual champions coached
- Former 10.21 100m sprinter
- USATF Level 3 certified
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REVIEWS
Based on 2 reviews
“Our relay team dropped 1.5 seconds using the exchange system from Module 3. We qualified for state for the first time in 7 years.”
Coach Sandra K.
Varsity Sprint Coach, Georgia
“The side-by-side video comparisons made it so easy to show athletes exactly what to fix. Worth every penny.”
Coach Mike J.
Assistant Coach, Florida
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