In Getting Started, Will Freeman offers a valuable, \must see,\ step-by-step guide that every high school coach (including assistant coaches) should watch at least once prior to every season! The two-part DVD begins with a discussion of the nuances of the coaching profession and essential coaching basics. Some of the highlights are discussions on the ingredients of \what makes a good coach,\ defining coaching \values\ and \10 Principles of Coaching.\ In the second part of this DVD, Freeman gets track & field-specific with discussions on the following concepts: Developing a System, Challenges in Coaching High School Track & Field, Teaching Progression Issues, Seasonal Planning/Workout Planning Considerations, Workout Structure, Varying Training, Volume/Intensity/Frequency Issues, Technical Considerations, Safety, Motivational Aids, Utilizing Leaders, Nutrition, Alternative Training Methods, Staging Home Meets and Building the Sport at Your School.

75 minutes. 2006.