We encourage coaches, athletes and parents to increase their knowledge of our sport. To that end, we have collected a list of training resources. The list consists of the resource title, its author(s), a brief description of the resources and the person to contact about its availablity.

Multiple Track and Field Events

AAF/CIF Track & Field Coaching Manual	Edward Derse and Skip Stolley	All the track and field events are covered as well as guidance on organizing a track and field program, injuries and nutrition. 425 pages.	Coach Jurgens
USA Track & Field Coaching Manual	Joseph Rogers, Ed.	All the track and field events are covered as well as guidance on organizing a track and field program. 316 pages.	Coach Jurgens
High Performance Training for Track and Field	William Bowerman and William Freeman	All the track and field events are covered. Influenced by the Oregon training system. 243 pages.	Coach Jurgens

Distance Running

Better Training for Distance Runners	David E. Martin and Peter N. Coe	Middle and long distance running are covered. Information is provided on biomechanics, running physiology, training and racing. 435 pages.	Coach Jurgens
Training for Young Distance Runners	Larry Greene and Russ Pate	The book covers training methods and designing a training program. It also covers nutrition, biomechanics, running physiology and psychology. 191 pages.	Coach Jurgens
Coaching Cross Country Successfully	Joe Newton	The book covers building a cross country program, season planning, training techniques and meet preparation. 128 pages.	Coach Jurgens
The Competitive Edge	Richard Elliott	The book focuses on the psychological aspects of distance running and racing. 193 pages.	Coach Jurgens
Running the Lydiard Way	Aurthur Lydiard	This book discusses training, racing tactics, injury prevention, and nutrition. 241 pages.	Coach Jurgens
Galloway's Book on Running	Jeff Galloway	The book covers training and racing strategies for long distance running. It also touchs upon the physiological aspects of running, nutrition and injuries. 287 pages.	Coach Jurgens
Daniel's Running Formula	Jack Daniels	Training stragies for the 1500 to the marathon are covered. 287 pages.	Coach Jurgens

Sprinting

Explosive Running	Michael Yessis	Focuses on speed training. Discusses running biomechanics, strength and flexibility. 173 pages.	Coach Jurgens
Sports Speed	Dintiman, Ward and Tellez	A complete treatise on speed training. Includes information on strength training, plyometrics, form and overspeed training. 243 pages.	Coach Jurgens

Jumping

Complete Book of Jumps

Jacoby and Fraley

Covers the long jump, triple jump, high jump and pole vault. 147 pages.

Coach Jurgens

Throwing Events

First Aid

Sport First Aid	Melinda J. Flegel	ASEP's and NFICA text for it's sport first aid course. It is a practical first aid guide for coaches. 188 pages.	Coach Jurgens
Running Injury Free	Joe Ellis	A how to book on preventing, treating and recovering from many common running injuries. 272 pages.	Coach Jurgens