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Starting the First Day the Right Way. “Do the right things first and the first things right” It took me a while to learn what the right things were It’s

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Starting the Starting the First Day the First Day the

Right WayRight Way

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““Do the right things first Do the right things first and the first things rightand the first things right””• It took me a while to learn what the right things

were• It’s not about the training plan• It’s about athletes buying into your training plan• Give athletes something to believe in

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Evolution of a RunnerEvolution of a Runner• Every athlete is here for a

reason – find that reason• Evolution of a runner:

1. Participant2. Runner3. Pacer4. Racer5. Beast

• Ask athletes where they are now? Where do they want to be?

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The Runners ModelThe Runners Model• How does a runner evolve?• The runners model:

1. Goal character2. Strive for excellence3. Motivation4. Maximize your potential5. State meet focus

• Athletes will always be compared to the model-not a person!

• To meet the runners model athletes must believe in what they are doing

• Athletes must believe in you as a coach

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As a CoachAs a Coach• You can’t fake who you are – be yourself• You must give up control• You must have confidence in the program

o if you believe in the program the athletes will believe in the programo “fake it till you make it”

• As your athletes improve as runners you will have to improve as a coach

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Why a Logbook?Why a Logbook?

• Motivationo CD’s o Completed trainingo Goal setting

• Teaches self reliance & accountability• Allows athletes to self assess their progress• Helps to maximize the training progression• Helps to maximize the quality of each workout• Athletes want to do more – “it’s not what you have to do

it’s what you get to do”• Allows you to individualize the training – “individualize

the team, don’t team the individual”

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Building the LogbookBuilding the Logbook• Start building the logbook at the first practice• Layout structure for the day and for the week

o Teach athletes to be self reliant

• Team expectations / rules: structure is necessary• Outline your philosophy

1. Evolution of a runner2. Runners model3. 5 key quotes

• Define terms as you use themo If it’s worth saying it’s worth writing down

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Logbook StructureLogbook Structure• Logbook sections

1. History and Tradition2. Process3. Philosophy4. Models5. Training6. State meet landmarks and

Racing7. Key words and one liners8. Articles9. Log Sheets

• Have athletes build the logbook as they go – develops ownership

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Logbook Double-checkLogbook Double-check• Keeps athletes honest with themselves & with you• Use to set season, career, & dream goals• Helps you to set progression from season to season• Injury prevention / assessment• As a coach ask yourself: have you trained your

athletes to do what you’re asking them to do in a race?

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Using the LogbookUsing the Logbook• Most important change I’ve made as a coach• Start things the right way & reinforce daily• Start everyday with a logbook session & finish every

day with athletes showing me their completed work• Athletes are accountable over breaks & time away

from me• Sports psychology for the state meet is easy, we’ve

been doing it all along

• Example logbook • Contact information

o [email protected]