New track and field athletes in colder climates? Focus on acceleration first! Build speed skills “short to long,” especially for those transitioning from other sports. Save endurance work for indoor spaces when possible. #TrackTips #TrackTips

Don’t let social media and this “trackflation” fool yall. 10.6 for a hs kid is fast, 48 is fast, 4:20 is fast, 23ft is far!! ELITE is its own category and should be celebrated as such! It is NOT the norm

I had a Utah State University reunion with my former Sprints Coach, Stan Croft. It was great to see him and catch up with him almost twenty years later. An honor to have him sit in my talks that I did at NE Coaches Assoc. Topics: Building a Short Hurdler Key Factors for the Long Hurdler

2x Olympic medalist Jasmine Moore continues to show young athletes just how far they can fly 🫶

Ian Williams is one step closer to the finals after a strong performance in the men's 800. Consistency and confidence are key for this track star. Can't wait to see him PR in the finals! 🏃‍♂️💪 #TrackAndField #800m #Confidence #youthrunnermagazine

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Kate Voekler rises to the occasion and hits her PR on the third attempt felt amazing! 🌟 Hard work pays off! #HighJumpChampion #ThirdTimesACharm #HardWorkPaysOff #USATF #shorts #youthrunner

Me yesterday when one of my guest called me and said “TexasTrackDad my phone is blowing up, people are saying we are the on the trending Instagram Explore page”. Elite Texas Track & Field

Sport specialization can lead to burnout and injuries. Encouraging athletes to take breaks and explore other activities is crucial for their "long-term mental and physical development." Thoughts? #YouthSports #AthleteDevelopment

Amari White just crushed the 800 prelims with a season best at Nationals! Her experience and Texas heat advantage really paid off. Next stop: college running dreams! 🏃‍♀️💪 #TrackNation #Nationals #CollegeBound

Vance Johnson-TexasTrackDad Podcast 🎙 We study constantly to gain knowledge. We shouldn't train constantly to acquire specific skills? Train the body just as you would train the mind. Train. Compete. Make it exciting. Enjoy having an off-season. Burnouts happen with a lot of early losing and bad coaching.

𝙒𝙚𝙡𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙒𝙖𝙘𝙤, Malik Franklin!✍️ The Arizona State transfer comes to Baylor with a 21.11 PR in the 200 and a 46.19 PR in the 400! #SicEm🐻

Sports are 90% mental. Athletes can sharpen their focus by visualizing success and blocking out distractions when the stakes are high. "You don't have to worry about the noise." Ever tried this? #MentalGame #AthleteMindset

Vance Johnson-TexasTrackDad Podcast 🎙 This is very important. I talk to my athletes about positive affirmations and the idea behind writing down what you want to accomplish in sport and life and re-reading and writing it down on a daily basis.

Happy Birthday to my guy I ❤️ T&F Coaches!

Championship mindset: "Why doubt yourself when you get to the end?" If you're meant to be there, why are you psyching yourself out? Go in with ease and a dog mentality. #MentalGame #DogMentality

In over two decades of training, maintaining athlete health at season's end has been the consistent goal. Forgoing high-volume exercises could be the key? "One of them down is too many." #AthleteHealth #TrackAndField

Elementary school track isn't about specializing. Everyone thinks they can run the 100m, but that kid might be a great long jumper or 400m runner. Expose kids to different events before focusing on "the blocks." Thoughts? #TrackAndField #TrackAndField #YouthSports

For athletes, mental health isn't some sideline issue—it's the game. Coaches, take a beat. "See if they good." Are we creating pressure cookers, or support systems? Ever stop to really check? #MentalHealth #AthleteWellbeing