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You Don’t Need More Drills — You Need a System | Track and Field Drills

Most coaches and athletes don’t have a drill problem — they have a system problem.

Drills are everywhere now. Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, saved videos… you’ve probably got more drills than ever. ...But without a system for organizing and actually using them, it becomes harder to plan practice, build progression, and see real improvement.

In this video, I break down why having more drills isn’t the answer — and show you a better way to organize your drills so they actually work.

I also walk through a new feature inside my apps that allows you to upload your own drill videos and build your own organized drill library — so you can combine what you already use with a structured system.

If you coach track and field, hurdles, or sprints — or you’re an athlete trying to improve — this will completely change how you approach drills and training.

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You Don’t Need More Drills — You Need a System | Track and Field Drills

Most coaches and athletes don’t have a drill problem — they have a ...

How to Plan a Middle School Track Season (Coach’s Guide)

Planning a middle school track season can be challenging because the ...

Planning a middle school track season can be challenging because the schedule is short and meets start quickly. In this video, I explain how to plan a middle school track ...season so athletes stay healthy, confident, and prepared for competition.

Most middle school seasons only last 6-7 weeks, and once meets begin you may only have one real training day per week. That means coaches need a clear system for organizing practices, managing fatigue, and helping young athletes improve without burning them out.

In this video, you'll learn a simple framework for planning a middle school track season, including:

• How to structure the early part of the season
• How to manage practices once meets begin
• Why most middle school athletes shouldn't be pushed too hard early
• How to balance skill development, conditioning, and recovery
• The biggest mistakes coaches make during short track seasons

This approach helps athletes stay healthy, build confidence, and finish the season excited about track and field.

Middle School Track Training Plan

If you'd like the complete middle school track training plan referenced in this video, including detailed workouts, strength circuits, and season adjustments, you can find it here:

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My name is Mike Caton, and I help track coaches and athletes improve performance through practical coaching systems and training plans.

On this channel you'll learn:

• Hurdle technique and race analysis
• Sprint mechanics and running technique
• Track and field coaching strategies
• Practice planning and season structure
• Training advice for middle school and high school athletes

Who This Video Is For

This video is designed for:

• Middle school track coaches
• Youth track and field coaches
• High school coaches working with younger athletes
• Teachers or volunteers coaching track for the first time

If you're trying to figure out how to plan a middle school track season, this video will help you build a structure that works with short seasons and frequent meets.

If you’re a track & field coach looking for season planning, preseason frameworks, drills, and practice organization:
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If you’re an athlete or parent looking for training guidance, sprint development, or long-term progression:
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To explore everything ACE Method Coaching offers — including the ACE Track & Field System and TrackCoach App:
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Contact Coach Mike Caton: acemethodcoaching@gmail.com
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Fix Your Track Practice This Week (High School Reset Plan) | Track Coaching

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The Right Way to Use Early-Season Time Trials | Track and Field Coaching

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Early Track Practices: You’re on Track—Don’t Rush the Season | Coaching Track and Field

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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 you’re doing enough—or 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 shouldn’t) 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 matters—but forcing results doesn’t

The biggest Week 2 mistakes that lead to injuries and burnout

This is not about workouts or drills.
It’s about making the right coaching decisions early so your athletes are ready when it matters most.

I’ve coached track and field for over two decades, and I’ve 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, that’s exactly why I built the Track Coach app—to 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.

👉 Next video: Week 3 — Who’s actually ready to race, and why waiting is sometimes the best coaching decision you can make.

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If you’re a track & field coach looking for season planning, preseason frameworks, drills, and practice organization:
👉 Coaches Start Here
https://acemethodcoaching.com/track-and-field-coaching/
If you’re an athlete or parent looking for training guidance, sprint development, or long-term progression:
👉 Athletes Start Here
https://acemethodcoaching.com/athlete-home
To explore everything ACE Method Coaching offers — including the ACE Track & Field System and TrackCoach App:
👉 ACE Method Coaching Home
https://acemethodcoaching.com/Show More