104. Plyometric TRAINING FOR SPORTS PERFORMANCE
From the fundamentals of plyometrics to short- and long-term planning strategies, learn all you need to know to design a plyometric training program in this self-paced course led by veteran instructor and founder of USTFCCCA’s Track & Field Academy, Boo Schexnayder.
~6 Hrs. Duration | 33 Pages of Course Materials | 10 Knowledge Retention Checks
This course is also included in the Strength and Conditioning Bundle.
Course instructor
BOO SCHEXNAYDER
Director, Consultant, Coach
SAC Speed
With over 40 years of experience in coaching and consulting, Boo Schexnayder is regarded as one of the world’s premier field event coaches.
He was the mastermind behind 26 NCAA Champions during his collegiate coaching career, was part 13 NCAA Championship teams and a pair of Juco National titles, and he has developed a host of conference champions and All-Americans.
Schexnayder has also been a prominent figure on the international scene. He has coached 18 Olympians and 7 Olympic/World Championship medalists, and served on coaching staffs for Team USA to the 2003 Pan Am Games in Santo Domingo, the 2006 World Junior Championships in Beijing, and was the Jumps Coach for Team USA at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing.
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Schexnayder has been just as successful off the track. He is certified at Level I, II and III, and owns the prestigious Master Coach Designation from USA Track and Field. He is also certified by the NSCA as a Strength and Conditioning coach.
Schexnayder has been heavily involved in Coaching Education. He formerly served as national chair of USATF’s Coaching Education Committee, Jumps Subcommittee chair, and chair of the Biomechanics subcommittee.
Schexnayder was also the founder of the Track and Field Academy, the educational branch of the US Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association. He served as program director from its inception in 2009 through 2017, and still serves as an instructor in biomechanics, training design, and event-specific courses.
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
LEARN TO CREATE A SAFE AND EFFECTIVE PLYOMETRIC TRAINING PROGRAM
In this comprehensive self-paced course, Boo Schexnayder provides a how-to guide for designing, performing, and administering plyometric training.
From the fundamental principles of plyometric exercises and their role in enhancing explosive power, to the short and long-term planning strategies that include microcycles and goal setting, learn all you need to know to begin planning and implementing plyometric safely.
Schexnayder takes you through a lesson plan featuring 10 key components that will help you consistently and effectively develop power, train fitness, construct workouts, develop training plans, beat and teach the technical components of each valuable exercise.
This course features archived video content that can now only be found here in this course, while the study notes and knowledge retention checks are new materials that are unique to this course.
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COURSE LAYOUT
01. MULTIJUMP BASICS
Introduces the fundamental principles of multijump exercises, emphasizing their role in enhancing explosive power, coordination, and strength through progressive drills and proper form.
VIDEO: Multijump Basics
STUDY NOTES: Multijump Basics
KNOWLEDGE RETENTION CHECK: Multijump Basics
02. LOWER LEG CONDITIONING
Focuses on exercises to strengthen the lower leg, improve endurance, and enhance injury resilience, with techniques tailored to develop stability and mobility.
VIDEO: Lower Leg Conditioning
STUDY NOTES: Lower Leg Conditioning
KNOWLEDGE RETENTION CHECK: Lower Leg Conditioning
03. IN-PLACE JUMPS
Explores stationary jump drills designed to develop power, control, and vertical explosiveness, with emphasis on technique and volume regulation.
VIDEO: In-Place Jumps
STUDY NOTES: In-Place Jumps
KNOWLEDGE RETENTION CHECK: In-Place Jumps
04. SHORT HORIZONTAL BOUNDS
Details bounding drills aimed at improving horizontal force production and coordination, targeting short and precise ground contacts.
VIDEO: Short Horizontal Bounds
STUDY NOTES: Short Horizontal Bounds
KNOWLEDGE RETENTION CHECK: Short Horizontal Bounds
05. VERTICAL BOUNDS
Covers bounding exercises emphasizing vertical displacement and power, with strategies to optimize energy transfer and landing mechanics.
VIDEO: Vertical Bounds
STUDY NOTES: Vertical Bounds
KNOWLEDGE RETENTION CHECK: Vertical Bounds
06. HURDLE HOPS
Discusses hopping drills using hurdles to build reactive strength, rhythm, and explosive capabilities, focusing on controlled, efficient movements.
VIDEO: Hurdle Hops
STUDY NOTES: Hurdle Hops
KNOWLEDGE RETENTION CHECK: Hurdle Hops
07. EXTENDED BOUNDS
Highlights extended bounding techniques for developing sustained power, coordination, and rhythm over longer distances.
VIDEO: Extended Bounds
STUDY NOTES: Extended Bounds
KNOWLEDGE RETENTION CHECK: Extended Bounds
08. BOX AND DEPTH JUMPS
Examines the use of box and depth jumps to enhance explosive strength, reactive ability, and efficient force application through controlled plyometric movements
VIDEO: Box and Depth Jumps
STUDY NOTES: Box and Depth Jumps
KNOWLEDGE RETENTION CHECK: Box and Depth Jumps
09. SHORT-TERM PLANNING
Focuses on creating adaptable, detailed plans for immediate athletic development, emphasizing specific goals, microcycles, and precise adjustments to address short-term needs
VIDEO: Short-Term Planning
STUDY NOTES: Short-Term Planning
KNOWLEDGE RETENTION CHECK: Short-Term Planning
10. LONG-TERM PLANNING
Explores strategies for sustained athletic growth through macrocycles, goal-setting, and progressive development, ensuring alignment with overarching objectives over extended periods.
VIDEO: Long-Term Planning
STUDY NOTES: Long-Term Planning
KNOWLEDGE RETENTION CHECK: Long-Term Planning
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What to Expect
EXPERT INSTRUCTORS
Our instructors are proven track & field veterans with experience as educators, program directors, and coaches at the collegiate, professional, and international levels. Each course has been meticulously planned and prepared by its instructor to ensure a comprehensive learning experience for every student.
SELF-PACED LEARNING
Learn on your own terms in our self-paced educational environment. Progress through video lessons, review study guides, and complete knowledge retention checks all on your own schedule. You can even skip sections and return to them later. There’s no time requirement for finishing the course. Once you buy it, you can access it forever.
DOWNLOADABLE CONTENT
Each course includes supplementary documentation – from study guides and glossaries to diagrams and inventories. All of this documentation is downloadable. Save it, print it, and take it with you to practices and meets to make an immediate impact with your newfound knowledge. Videos you can access wherever you have an internet connection.
KNOWLEDGE RETENTION CHECKS
Complete each course confidently with the help of our knowledge retention checks. After every module, these short quizzes test your knowledge of key concepts to ensure your grip on the material is strong.
Knowledge retention checks are optional unless you intend to receive a Certificate of Achievement upon completion, which requires an 80% or better on all.
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
Showcase your knowledge to administration and staff with a Certificate of Achievement. You’ll have the option to request one of these if you’ve completed every module of the course and passed all knowledge retention checks with a score of 80% or higher.
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Frequently asked questions
Don’t see your question below? Contact us.
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No, you can choose to enroll at any time you’d like, and take however much time you want to; the course will always be there for whatever timeline suits you.
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Yes and no– it is not possible to download the video lessons, but you can download all PDF materials.
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There is no time limit to your login, and you can go back and look at any part of the course you want at any time.
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You must show that you have an understanding of the material by achieving a mark of 80% or higher on the Knowledge Retention Checks– but don’t worry, you can take those Knowledge Retention Checks more than one time if need be.
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For any course content, we encourage you to write the questions in the Ascent Track Discord in each class section. For any technical issues, you can contact us at support@ascenttrackclinics.com