104. Plyometric Training for sports Performance

With Boo Schexnayder

Boo Schexnayder at the Ascent Track & Field Clinic at Columbia.

Learn the fundamentals of plyometric training, from the principles of explosive power to planning and implementing effective programs using microcycles and goal setting.

~6 Hrs. Duration

33 Pages of Course Materials

10 Knowledge Retention Checks

ENROLL

This course is also included in the Strength and Conditioning Bundle.

Syllabus

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​.

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​.

03

In-Place Jumps

Explores stationary jump drills designed to develop power, control, and vertical explosiveness, with emphasis on technique and volume regulation​.

04

Short Horizontal Bounds

Details bounding drills aimed at improving horizontal force production and coordination, targeting short and precise ground contacts.

05

Vertical Bounds

Covers bounding exercises emphasizing vertical displacement and power, with strategies to optimize energy transfer and landing mechanics​.

06

Hurdle Hops

Discusses hopping drills using hurdles to build reactive strength, rhythm, and explosive capabilities, focusing on controlled, efficient movements​.

07

Extended Bounds

Highlights extended bounding techniques for developing sustained power, coordination, and rhythm over longer distances

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 movement

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

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​.

Boo Schexnayder coaching the high jump at the Ascent Track & Field Clinic at Columbia University.

Meet Your Instructor

Boo Schexnayder

Irving “Boo” Schexnayder is regarded as one of the world’s leading authorities in training design. Over his 40-year career, Schexnayder has been part of 13 NCAA Championship teams and coached 26 individual NCAA Champions, 18 Olympians, and 7 World Championship medalists.

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Each Course Includes

  • Lifetime Access

    Purchase once, access forever.

  • Self-Paced Learning

    Progress through video lessons and complete knowledge retention checks at your own pace.

  • Expert Video Instruction

    Learn from proven track & field veterans with experience as educators, directors, and coaches at every level of the sport.

  • Downloadable Materials

    Support long-term learning with notes, guides, charts, and other materials.

  • Knowledge Retention Checks

    Complete each course confidently with interactive assessments that reinforce key concepts.

  • Certificate of Achievement

    Showcase your knowledge to managers, peers, and administration.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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. 

  • Yes and no– it is not possible to download the video lessons, but you can download all PDF materials. 

  • 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. 

  • 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.

  • 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


  • 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.