Hector Cotto, Author at SimpliFaster

Author: Hector Cotto

Hector Cotto is a former Olympic hurdler and hurdles coach. He is author of the online instruction Hurdle Rhythm Training Series at the website SprintHurdles.com.

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The 110 High Hurdles: Four Crucial Drills

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The 110 high hurdles is unlike any other sprint in track and field. While run...

How to Set Hurdle Spacing and Height for Progre...

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While speed in sprint hurdles is essential, hurdlers first need to learn the ...

The Lasting Effects of a Fleeting Career

The chance of becoming a professional football player is slim, and the chance of playing in the NFL for more than a few years is even slimmer. However, even those 3–4 years can lead to lifelong health issues, as Coach Danny Foley examines more fully.

Using Wickets to Train Sprint Mechanics for Team Sport Athletes

Every team sport athlete can improve their performance in their position by working on speed mechanics. An excellent way to do that is through wicket drills. In this article, coach Erik Becker discusses what he thinks is the most effective method of reinforcing sprint shapes and technique.

Facility Finders: Orange Lutheran High School (Orange, CA)

When Orange Lutheran High School administrators decided to renovate the school’s weight room, it wasn’t just to benefit the athletes but to promote healthy living for all of their students. In this Facility Finders piece, learn how Coach Reynolds and his strength staff designed it with uniformity in mind, ensuring more than 80 kids could use it simultaneously.

Author: Hector Cotto

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The 110 High Hurdles: Four Crucial Drills

How to Set Hurdle Spacing and Height for Progre...

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