US Sports Track and Field Coaches Corner: Stacey Smith & Michael Ford - College Track & Field Recruiting

 

College recruiting has changed. NIL deals, roster limits, scholarship caps, and the transfer portal have reshaped how coaches evaluate and build programs. In this course, Stacey Smith and Mike Ford break down what high school coaches, parents, and athletes really need to know. 

If you want clarity, strategy, and a competitive edge in modern college recruiting, this course is a must.

Enroll now and learn how to position your athletes for real opportunities in today’s NCAA environment. 

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Texas Track & Field Coaches Association

Stacey Smith is a veteran track & field coach and accomplished former athlete, currently in her 23rd year in the sport. She is an NCAA Champion, USA Champion, and a nine-time All-American, with her first All-American honor coming as part of the 4x400 relay. She is also a four-time Big 12 Champion and holds both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science degree.

Known for keeping things simple and practical, Stacey focuses on developing athletes through consistent fundamentals, especially approach consistency, efficient takeoff mechanics, and choosing the right flight style for each jumper. She emphasizes coaching with a strong sense of purpose, often grounding her program in the belief that growth in sport should also support growth in life.

Michael Ford is the Head Coach of Men’s and Women’s Track & Field at Baylor University. A former Baylor All-American sprinter and 1997 graduate, Ford has spent over two decades with the program, previously serving as assistant and associate head coach before being named head coach in 2021.

He specializes in sprints, hurdles, and relays and has developed numerous All-Americans and national champions. In 2024, Ford served as a Team USA coach for the Paris Olympic Games, leading the men’s sprints and hurdles group. Book this course.....

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The Rock Almighty Shaker Of Heaven And Earth on US Sports Radio - Monday Wake Up Call. Faith Ain't Easy Bruh' And Artist Spotlight: Seventh Seal

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The Causes of Discouragement

A life of faith isn't always easy. But we have a constant refuge in times of trouble.

July 15, 2026

Psalms 43:1-5

What has caused you to feel discouraged? Sometimes the reason is easy to identify, but other times there are subtle, less obvious factors. Things that can contribute to discouragement include ... 

• An area of weakness. Some sins seem to have a stronghold in our life, and no matter how hard we try to overcome them, we still struggle. If the temptation begins to feel inescapable, we can become disheartened.

• Unanswered prayer. When the answer to a prayer is no or not now, we can lose hope, especially if we’ve prayed a long time.

• Prayerlessness. Failing to understand God’s sovereignty and timing can lead to discouragement. However, cutting off communication with Him will lead only to deeper despair. Consistent prayer keeps us connected to our source of hope. Keep reading with the Intouch app......@Apple, @Amazon

US Sports Coaches Corner: Avoid Injuries with Marco Panichi - Tennis Fitness Coach #1 by Top Level Tennis

 

The coach of the best tennis players in the world, including Novak Djokovic, will present the most important elements of preparing your body for a tennis match.

The content presented in his course is attractive not only for tennis coaches but also for coaches of other sports due to their universality. Personal trainers around the world can draw on Marco's experience. Get started here.....

What you can learn from Marco Panichi while watching his ten-section course?

• How to avoid common tennis injuries,

• What exercises are necessary before a tennis match,

• Which exercises will improve your game,

• What you should pay attention to when performing popular exercises.

Start now and have unlimited access to your course for a lifetime!

Additionally, you will receive three very extensive training plans in PDF format, prepared especially by Marco Panichi himself! The training materials are prepared for two different levels: beginner and advanced. Choose a set of exercises that suits you!

Start your private lesson with Marco now and avoid injuries in your tennis (or other sports) game!

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Top Level Tennis

Online tennis courses with the stars

Who is Marco Panichi? Italian high-level motor preparation trainer, currently working with Novak Djokovic (currently ranked world No. 1 in men's singles tennis by the ATP). They worked together in 2018 and in 2019 Marco joined Novak's team again. He’s a former athlete, 2-time Italian champion in the long jump. He worked with numerous tennis federations, including Italian, Chinese, Israeli, and German. He is a consultant at leading tennis academies such as Sanchez-Casal and IMG. He worked as a personal trainer with many tennis stars (e.g. Svetlana Kuznetsova, Francesca Schiavone, Li Na or Fabio Fognini). Let's Go!

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The Rock Almighty Shaker Of Heaven And Earth on US Sports Radio. Tuesday Wake Up Call: It's Always The Response, Never The Adversity. And Artist Spotlight: Pillar

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The Outcome of Discouragement

How we respond to disappointment shapes how we experience God’s faithfulness.

From Intouch Ministries

July 14, 2026

Psalms 40:1-3

Discouragement is a common problem. As we saw yesterday, it may start with a divided mind but can easily turn into blaming others and giving way to anger. Sadly, its effects don’t stop there.

When disappointments pile up without resolution, our relationships suffer. If we see the one who disappointed us as the source of all our troubles, we may distance ourselves or even end the relationship altogether. Unresolved disappointment can also damage our sense of self-worth over time......keep reading with the Intouch Ministries app @Apple, @Amazon

The Rock Almighty Shaker Of Heaven and Earth on US Sports Radio - Monday Wake Up Call: The Cure For Discouragement and Artist Spotlight: Wicked Maraya

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The Symptoms of Discouragement

There is danger in discouragement. But with God’s strength, we can overcome it.

July 13, 2026

James 1:2-4

One of the most dangerous feelings is discouragement. When it takes hold, it can affect every area of our life. Understanding how discouragement shows up can help us recognize and address it.

A divided mind is often the first sign. This underlying distraction clouds every decision and thought. No matter what you’re doing, it feels as if a shadow has settled over your entire perspective, making it hard to think clearly or find joy in anything.....Keep reading with the Intouch Ministries app @ Apple, @ Amazon

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In this week’s episode, we will be talking with an NRA Board Member about the NRA State Associations

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Woo Pig - Add a wrinkle with these Arkansas Downhill Run Variations

• By Keith Grabowski
 

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Arkansas is #16 in the country in rushing offense averaging 289 yards per game rushing for 333 yards in a win over Texas (in 2021 as of the writing of this article).  They have their run game rolling!

Razorback OL Coach Cody Kennedy has been a coach on the rise. After being hired by Southern Miss at the beginning of this year, he was wooed by Arkansas to become their tight ends coach and soon after was moved into the offensive line position.

In his prior seasons at Tulane, he had the Green Wave offense rolling in the ground game with 32 rushing TD (7th nationally) and 217.1 yards per game (17th). 

Watching the first two games the Razorbacks lean on the zone running game and gap schemes. Coach Kennedy loves the variations to these schemes as well.

One way to move the ball downhill is to use the gap scheme variation of Duo.

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The schemes you add will have to attack some of the trending fronts as well, and the most popular front we’ve seen in the last couple of seasons has been the Mint front or 4i-0-4i that has been made popular at the college level.  The Duo is great for attacking this front, and Coach Kennedy explains it here:

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Kennedy breaks down game film of the Duo play in this video:

 

In the Zone running game, Coach Kennedy likes the Wham play to separate the defense and open up running lanes.

Within the Wham concepts are “Bam,” and “Slam” that fit well into offenses that use an off tight end (or sniffer) and have established rules for running the inside zone.  He suggests these plays as change-ups to be run 3-5 times a game.

He shares “Bam” vs. an Under front here:

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What comes through in both of these clinic talks is that Coach Kennedy is an incredible teacher of the game.  His coaching points are concise and he does a tremendous job of utilizing visual teaching.

If you are running gap schemes or zone schemes then these plays are simple variations you can add to your ground attack with very little new teaching.  They are the perfect wrinkle as you hit the middle of your schedule and beyond.

Best of luck this upcoming season!

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