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Early Track Practices: Youβre on TrackβDonβt Rush the Season | Coaching Track and Field
Track & Field Coaches β Good Stuff Here!
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Week 2 of the track season can feel confusing for ...a lot of coaches.
Practice starts to feel more structured, athletes are at different fitness levels, and you may be wondering if youβre doing enoughβor too much.
In this video, I walk you through what Week 2 should actually look like for a high school track and field team, including:
How to establish consistency without rushing the season
What should (and shouldnβt) change from Week 1 to Week 2
How to handle athletes at different fitness levels
When to start shaping event-specific practice flow (sprints, hurdles, jumps, throws)
Why early promise mattersβbut forcing results doesnβt
The biggest Week 2 mistakes that lead to injuries and burnout
This is not about workouts or drills.
Itβs about making the right coaching decisions early so your athletes are ready when it matters most.
Iβve coached track and field for over two decades, and Iβve seen what happens when teams push too hard too early. Week 2 is where smart coaches set the foundation for the entire season.
If managing different fitness levels early in the season feels overwhelming, thatβs exactly why I built the Track Coach appβto help coaches make day-to-day adjustments without guessing.
And if you want a full season-long framework that helps you pace training, racing, and progression week by week, that philosophy lives inside the ACE Track & Field System.
π Next video: Week 3 β Whoβs actually ready to race, and why waiting is sometimes the best coaching decision you can make.
Have a question you want covered in an upcoming week?
Drop it in the comments or fill out the survey linked below.
***Links***
If youβre a track & field coach looking for season planning, preseason frameworks, drills, and practice organization:
π Coaches Start Here
https://acemethodcoaching.com/track-and-field-coaching/
If youβre an athlete or parent looking for training guidance, sprint development, or long-term progression:
π Athletes Start Here
https://acemethodcoaching.com/athlete-home
To explore everything ACE Method Coaching offers β including the ACE Track & Field System and TrackCoach App:
π ACE Method Coaching Home
https://acemethodcoaching.com/Show More

Track & Field Coaches β Good Stuff Here!
π https://acemethodcoaching.com/track-and-field-coaching/
π΅ ACE Method Coaching (All Programs)
π https://acemethodcoaching.com/
Week 2 of the track season can feel confusing for ...a lot of coaches.
Practice starts to feel more structured, athletes are at different fitness levels, and you may be wondering if youβre doing enoughβor too much.
In this video, I walk you through what Week 2 should actually look like for a high school track and field team, including:
How to establish consistency without rushing the season
What should (and shouldnβt) change from Week 1 to Week 2
How to handle athletes at different fitness levels
When to start shaping event-specific practice flow (sprints, hurdles, jumps, throws)
Why early promise mattersβbut forcing results doesnβt
The biggest Week 2 mistakes that lead to injuries and burnout
This is not about workouts or drills.
Itβs about making the right coaching decisions early so your athletes are ready when it matters most.
Iβve coached track and field for over two decades, and Iβve seen what happens when teams push too hard too early. Week 2 is where smart coaches set the foundation for the entire season.
If managing different fitness levels early in the season feels overwhelming, thatβs exactly why I built the Track Coach appβto help coaches make day-to-day adjustments without guessing.
And if you want a full season-long framework that helps you pace training, racing, and progression week by week, that philosophy lives inside the ACE Track & Field System.
π Next video: Week 3 β Whoβs actually ready to race, and why waiting is sometimes the best coaching decision you can make.
Have a question you want covered in an upcoming week?
Drop it in the comments or fill out the survey linked below.
***Links***
If youβre a track & field coach looking for season planning, preseason frameworks, drills, and practice organization:
π Coaches Start Here
https://acemethodcoaching.com/track-and-field-coaching/
If youβre an athlete or parent looking for training guidance, sprint development, or long-term progression:
π Athletes Start Here
https://acemethodcoaching.com/athlete-home
To explore everything ACE Method Coaching offers β including the ACE Track & Field System and TrackCoach App:
π ACE Method Coaching Home
https://acemethodcoaching.com/Show More

Track & Field Coaches β Good Stuff Here!
π https://acemethodcoaching.com/track-and-field-coaching/
π΅ ACE Method Coaching (All Programs)
π https://acemethodcoaching.com/
Week 1 of the track season sets the trajectory for ...everything that follows.
In this video, I walk track and field coaches through what actually matters in the first week of the season β and what doesnβt. Week 1 is about starting smart, pacing training, learning your athletes, and avoiding the βdo too much too soonβ mistakes that lead to injuries and stalled progress later.
This is the first video in a 12-week, week-by-week series designed to help coaches navigate the entire track season with clarity and confidence. Each episode focuses on what to expect, what to prioritize, and how to make better decisions as the season unfolds.
In this episode, we cover:
β’ Where Week 1 fits in the overall season
β’ How to pace training without rushing fitness
β’ Why practice should not become a competition
β’ How to adjust workouts for athletes starting in different places
β’ Using the βtired but invigoratedβ rule to guide intensity
If you want the season structure already built for you β including training cycles, progressions, and daily execution β you can check out the ACE Track & Field System and TrackCoach app. Iβll leave a link below.
If you have questions about your team or what youβre dealing with right now, leave them in the comments. This series is built with coaches, not at them.
Next up: Week 2 β how the real build begins.
***Links***
β±οΈ Track & Field Coaches β Start Here
π https://acemethodcoaching.com/track-and-field-coaching/
π Athletes & Parents β Start Here
π https://acemethodcoaching.com/home-2/hurdling-home/
π΅ ACE Method Coaching (All Programs)
π https://acemethodcoaching.com/
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Coaching middle school track & field can feel overwhelming β especially if youβve never been taught how to structure practices, manage ...multiple events, or develop young athletes the right way.
In this complete coaching masterclass, I walk through how I approach coaching middle school track & field β from practice organization and workouts to athlete development and long-term progression.
This is not a drill list or a highlight reel.
Itβs a coaching framework you can actually use.
Inside this masterclass, youβll learn:
How to structure middle school track practices
What matters at this age (and what doesnβt)
How to coach multiple events with limited time
How to build confidence, skill, and consistency in young athletes
Common mistakes middle school coaches make β and how to avoid them
If you want everything explained here organized automatically, this coaching framework is built into my ACE Track & Field System and ACE TrackCoach app.
You can explore it free here π
π https://acemethodcoaching.com/ace-track-and-field-system/
If youβre coaching middle school track and want more clarity, structure, and confidence β this video is for you.
Contact Coach Mike Caton: acemethodcoaching@gmail.com
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Most track seasons arenβt lost in May β theyβre lost much earlier.
In this video, I walk ...through how I think about the preseason for track coaches, especially coming out of winter and heading toward the start of the season.
The goal isnβt to rush fitness.
The goal is to build in a way that keeps athletes healthy, confident, and progressing when it matters most.
In this video, youβll see how I approach:
-Preseason priorities for track coaches
-Why working backward from the season matters
-How to avoid peaking too early
-What to emphasize before the season even starts
-This video sets the foundation for a new Track Season β Week by Week series.
***COACH'S SURVEY***
If youβre a track coach, Iβd really appreciate you taking 2β3 minutes to share:
-What you struggle with early in the season
-What questions you want answered
-What advice youβd give other coaches
π Coach Check-In Survey:
https://forms.gle/7ig4WLrdhH34774c6
***TRACK SEASON WEEK BY WEEK SERIES***
The next video in this series will break down Week 1 of the season β what actually matters, and what doesnβt yet.
***LINKS***
Coaches Survey:
πhttps://forms.gle/7ig4WLrdhH34774c6
π Track & Field Coaches β Start Here
π https://acemethodcoaching.com/ack-and-field-coaching/
π Athletes & Parents β Start Here
π https://acemethodcoaching.com/athlete-home
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πββοΈ Athletes: Start Here β https://acemethodcoaching.com/athlete-home
π ACE Method Coaching Homepage β https://acemethodcoaching.com/
Welcome to ACE Method Coaching β the home of smarter training, clearer systems, ...and better results for track & field athletes and coaches. Iβm Mike Caton, founder of the ACE Track & Field System and creator of the first Intelligent Coaching System in our sport. After 20+ years coaching at every level, I built ACE to give coaches the structure, clarity, and tools weβve all been missing.
In this channel trailer, youβll see how ACE removes the guesswork from training and shows athletes and coaches exactly how to improve. Whether youβre a hurdler trying to drop time, a coach managing a full roster, or a parent supporting your athleteβs journey, this channel offers weekly coaching tips, technique breakdowns, practice systems, and smarter ways to design your season.
Subscribe for new videos every week β and if you want to experience the ACE Intelligent Coaching System, visit my homepage and choose your path to get started.
Are you a Coach or an Athlete? Click below to get started:
β±οΈ Coaches: Start Here β https://acemethodcoaching.com/track-and-field-coaching/
πββοΈ Athletes: Start Here β https://acemethodcoaching.com/athlete-home
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π https://acemethodcoaching.com/ace-track-and-field-system/
Learn More About the ACE Coaching System:
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AI is changing coaching β but not in the way most people think. I recently surveyed coaches and ...found that only 20% are using AIβ¦ but everybody wants to understand it. In this video, I break down my personal journey with AI, how I built the ACE TrackCoach app, and the 5 practical ways coaches can use AI to save time, improve clarity, and support their athletes.
Whether you're a high school, middle school, or college coach, this video will give you real examples of where AI worksβ¦ and where it absolutely doesnβt. Iβll also show a quick demo of how Iβm using AI inside the ACE TrackCoach app to help coaches build better programs.
Timestamps are below. Comment with your own AI experiments β Iβd love to feature them in future videos.
Try ACE TrackCoach Free:
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Coaching High School & Middle School Track
https://acemethodcoaching.com/how-to-coach-middle-school-track-master-class-sign-up/
Hereβs what 70 track & field coaches told me are the biggest ...challenges they faceβand the real solutions that are working right now. From injuries and shin splints to technical knowledge gaps to limited facilities, meet-day chaos, time constraints, and having way too many athletesβ¦ this video breaks down each challenge with clear, practical fixes.
If you want the warm-ups, progressions, and training plans that came from this project, you can try the ACE TrackCoach App free for 7 days below.
Keywords: track and field coaching, high school track, coaching tips, track practice, hurdle drills, track workouts, coach development
Try the ACE Track & Field System free:
πhttps://acemethodcoaching.com/ace-track-and-field-system/
Try the Drill Library
https://acemethodcoaching.com/ace-track-and-field-system/
Coaching High School & Middle School Track
https://acemethodcoaching.com/how-to-coach-middle-school-track-master-class-sign-up/
Learn more about Mike Caton and ACE Method Coaching:
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πhttps://acemethodcoaching.com/ace-track-and-field-system/
Coaching High School & Middle School Track
https://acemethodcoaching.com/how-to-coach-middle-school-track-master-class-sign-up/
When the weather turns nasty and the trackβs a sheet of ...ice, indoor training can feel like a nightmare. In this video, Coach Mike Caton shares practical, creative ways to run effective indoor track practices β no matter your space, surface, or sport.
Learn how to adapt your speed, technique, and conditioning sessions indoors without losing momentum. Perfect for high school and middle school track & field coaches managing winter weather.
π Inside the ACE Track & Field System, youβll find full-season plans, indoor-friendly workouts, and an app that keeps your training organized. Try it free for 7 days.
Links:
Try the ACE Track & Field System free:
πhttps://acemethodcoaching.com/ace-track-and-field-system/
Try the Drill Library
https://acemethodcoaching.com/ace-track-and-field-system/
Coaching High School & Middle School Track
https://acemethodcoaching.com/how-to-coach-middle-school-track-master-class-sign-up/
Learn more about Mike Caton and ACE Method Coaching:
https://acemethodcoaching.com/Show More

πhttps://acemethodcoaching.com/ace-track-and-field-system/
Just the Track Training Plan that has produced 100βs of state champs/finalists! https://acemethodcoaching.com/high-school-track-training-plan/
Coaching High School & Middle School Track
https://acemethodcoaching.com/how-to-coach-middle-school-track-master-class-sign-up/
Try the Drill ...Library
https://acemethodcoaching.com/ace-track-and-field-system/
Learn more about Mike Caton and ACE Method Coaching:
https://acemethodcoaching.com/
In this video, Mike Caton breaks down the 6 most common coaching mistakes that slow athlete development and lead to injuries, burnout, and plateaus.
Youβll learn how to build smarter, faster, and more consistent progress all season long.
β What youβll learn:
Why βtoo much too soonβ ruins early-season potential
The right weekly rhythm for sprinters and power athletes
How to order technical vs. conditioning work
The importance of teaching running technique from Day 1
How to plan training phases that actually peak at the right time
The #1 mistake even veteran coaches still make
Try the ACE Track & Field System free:
πhttps://acemethodcoaching.com/ace-track-and-field-system/
Try the Drill Library
https://acemethodcoaching.com/ace-track-and-field-system/
Coaching High School & Middle School Track
https://acemethodcoaching.com/how-to-coach-middle-school-track-master-class-sign-up/
Learn more about Mike Caton and ACE Method Coaching:
https://acemethodcoaching.com/
π Chapters
00:13 Intro β The Mistakes Every Coach Makes
00:33 Mistake #1 β Too Much, Too Soon
01:26 Mistake #2 β Back-to-Back Conditioning Days
02:00 Mistake #3 β Technical Work When Athletes Are Tired
02:48 Mistake #4 β Not Teaching Running Technique
03:44 Mistake #5 β Not Progressing or Cycling Training
04:28 Mistake #6 β Racing Too OftenShow More

π https://acemethodcoaching.com/track-and-field-coaching/
Just the Track Training Plan that has produced 100βs of state champs/finalists! https://acemethodcoaching.com/high-school-track-training-plan/
Conditioning for Track and Field is essential, but are ...your athletes training the right way for their specific events? In this video, I break down tailored conditioning workouts for sprinters, mid-distance, and distance runners, so they can reach peak performance throughout the season. From speed endurance drills to aerobic conditioning and strength training, these event-specific routines are designed to build power, speed, and endurance.
Whether you're a coach or an athlete, learn how to condition with purpose and avoid common training mistakes that could lead to burnout. Plus, if you're not in shape yet, start with my 'Foundation Builder' 4-week plan to get prepped for advanced training (link in description).
β‘οΈ Want more track and field tips? Check out my channel and subscribe for more coaching videos like this!
00:00 Introduction
00:54 Pre-Season Track Program
01:21 100-200m Training
06:19 200-400m Training
08:10 400-800m Training
10:40 1600-3200m Training
12:56 Get the Plan and App
Links
Try the ACE Track & Field System APP free:
πhttps://acemethodcoaching.com/ace-track-and-field-system/
Just the Track Training Plan that has produced 100βs of state champs/finalists! https://acemethodcoaching.com/high-school-track-training-plan/
Coaching High School & Middle School Track
https://acemethodcoaching.com/how-to-coach-middle-school-track-master-class-sign-up/
Try the Drill Library
https://acemethodcoaching.com/ace-track-and-field-system/
Learn more about Mike Caton and ACE Method Coaching:
https://acemethodcoaching.com/
Hurdle Training Plan : Full-Season training Plan for Athletes: https://acemethodcoaching.com/hurdle-training-plan-athletes/
Hurdling 101: A detailed, step by step approach to teaching beginner hurdlers. https://acemethodcoaching.com/shop/
Hurdling 201: Improve Your Steps, Technique and Start Racing in the Fast Heats https://acemethodcoaching.com/hurdling-201/
Hurdling 301: Secrets of the Fastest Hurdlers: https://acemethodcoaching.com/hurdling-301/
Off Season Hurdle Training Plan: https://acemethodcoaching.com/off-season-hurdle-program/
Learn more about hurdling: https://acemethodcoaching.com/home-2/hurdling-home/
Contact Coach Mike Caton: acemethodcoaching@gmail.com
Get a Virtual Coaching Session with Mike Caton βCoach ACEβ: https://acemethodcoaching.com/hurdle-coaching-services/
Hurdle Technique Cheat Sheet: https://acemethodcoaching.com/hurdle-tech-cheat-sheet/
Submit your hurdling video for a chance at a FREE technique analysis. CLICK HERE πhttps://acemethodcoaching.com/home-2/hurdling-home/
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Thank you for watching Conditioning for Track and Field.
00:00 Introduction
00:54 Pre-Season Track Program
01:21 100-200m Training
06:19 200-400m Training
08:10 400-800m Training
10:40 1600-3200m Training
12:56 Get the Plan and AppShow More

π https://acemethodcoaching.com/track-and-field-coaching/
Just the Track Training Plan that has produced 100βs of state champs/finalists! https://acemethodcoaching.com/high-school-track-training-plan/
In this video, Iβll show you how to create ...the perfect track practice plan, breaking it down from daily sessions to weekly and season-long strategies. Whether you're a high school or middle school coach, this complete guide will help you organize practices for peak athlete performance and team success. Iβll cover everything you need to know, from structuring daily warm-ups, specialty training, conditioning, and strength, to planning out weekly themes and organizing your season into key phases: endurance, speed endurance, and top-end speed.
This video is ideal for new and experienced track and field coaches looking to get the most out of every practice. By the end, youβll have a clear blueprint for organizing effective, engaging, and structured track practices that support athlete development across all eventsβsprints, hurdles, jumps, throws, and distance running. Whether youβre setting up your first practice or optimizing your coaching routine, this video will provide you with the tools and strategies to make each practice session productive.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:45 Organizing Practices
02:21 Organizing Your Week
03:09 Organizing Your Season
04:06 T&F App
Keywords: Track and field practice plan, track practice organization, track coaching guide, track and field coaching tips, high school track practice, middle school track plan, daily track workouts, season-long track plan, sprint training, endurance track training, athlete conditioning, coach resources, track workout structure, team practice organization, track coach tutorial.
Links
Try the ACE Track & Field System APP free:
πhttps://acemethodcoaching.com/ace-track-and-field-system/
Just the Track Training Plan that has produced 100βs of state champs/finalists! https://acemethodcoaching.com/high-school-track-training-plan/
Coaching High School & Middle School Track
https://acemethodcoaching.com/how-to-coach-middle-school-track-master-class-sign-up/
Try the Drill Library
https://acemethodcoaching.com/ace-track-and-field-system/
Learn more about Mike Caton and ACE Method Coaching:
https://acemethodcoaching.com/
Hurdle Training Plan : Full-Season training Plan for Athletes: https://acemethodcoaching.com/hurdle-training-plan-athletes/
Hurdling 101: A detailed, step by step approach to teaching beginner hurdlers. https://acemethodcoaching.com/shop/
Hurdling 201: Improve Your Steps, Technique and Start Racing in the Fast Heats https://acemethodcoaching.com/hurdling-201/
Hurdling 301: Secrets of the Fastest Hurdlers: https://acemethodcoaching.com/hurdling-301/
Off Season Hurdle Training Plan: https://acemethodcoaching.com/off-season-hurdle-program/
Learn more about hurdling: https://acemethodcoaching.com/home-2/hurdling-home/
Get a Virtual Coaching Session with Mike Caton βCoach ACEβ: https://acemethodcoaching.com/hurdle-coaching-services/
Contact Coach Mike Caton: acemethodcoaching@gmail.com
#sports #training #coach
Thank you for watching The Perfect Track Practice Plan: Your Complete Guide.
00:00 Introduction
00:45 Organizing Practices
02:20 Organizing Your Weeks
03:09 Organizing Your Season
04:04 Introducing the AppShow More

πhttps://acemethodcoaching.com/ace-track-and-field-system/
Just the Track Training Plan that has produced 100βs of state champs/finalists! https://acemethodcoaching.com/high-school-track-training-plan/
Coaching High School & Middle School Track
https://acemethodcoaching.com/how-to-coach-middle-school-track-master-class-sign-up/
Try the Drill ...Library
https://acemethodcoaching.com/ace-track-and-field-system/
Learn more about Mike Caton and ACE Method Coaching:
https://acemethodcoaching.com/
In this video, Iβll guide you through the first days of track season so youβll know How to Coach Track and Field in high school or middle school.
Youβll learn the essential first steps to help you find the right track and field events for your athletes. Weβll explore how to host an effective aptitude test during the first practice to identify your athletes' strengths in sprints, distance, jumps, throws, or hurdles.
This video is designed for new coaches who may not know where to start. Youβll learn the best techniques for evaluating athletes and quickly placing them in events that suit their natural abilities. With these insights, you'll build a stronger team and set your athletes up for success right from the start!
Links
Get the Training Plan that has produced 100βs of state champs/finalists! https://acemethodcoaching.com/high-school-track-training-plan/
Administering Your Own Track Aptitude Test
Instructions:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bJETt0WPvx4rdPSeX0CJ7hRAF8fklD4ui4Romk5Xq4A/edit?usp=sharing
The Spreadsheet:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1tSnqjVerUEbwv98Q17S2_PAYlb5JdG-6fT3MvVvbZk8/edit?usp=sharing
Hurdle Technique Cheat Sheet: https://acemethodcoaching.com/hurdle-tech-cheat-sheet/
Submit your hurdling video for a chance at a FREE technique analysis.
CLICK HERE πhttps://acemethodcoaching.com/home-2/hurdling-home/
Hurdle Training Plan: Full-Season training Plan for Coaches:
https://acemethodcoaching.com/hurdle-training-plan/
Hurdle Training Plan : Full-Season training Plan for Athletes: https://acemethodcoaching.com/hurdle-training-plan-athletes/
Hurdling 101: A detailed, step by step approach to teaching beginner hurdlers. https://acemethodcoaching.com/shop/
Hurdling 201: Improve Your Steps, Technique and Start Racing in the Fast Heats https://acemethodcoaching.com/hurdling-201/
Hurdling 301: Secrets of the Fastest Hurdlers: https://acemethodcoaching.com/hurdling-301/
Off Season Hurdle Training Plan: https://acemethodcoaching.com/off-season-hurdle-program/
Get a Virtual Coaching Session with Mike Caton βCoach ACEβ: https://acemethodcoaching.com/hurdle-coaching-services/
Learn more about hurdling: https://acemethodcoaching.com/home-2/hurdling-home/
Contact Coach Mike Caton: acemethodcoaching@gmail.com
#sports #training #coaching
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