Raymond Tucker

Raymond Tucker, CSCS, a Level 1 Track Coach certified by the United States Track and Field Association and Level 1 FMS certified by Functional Movement Systems, holds a doctorate in sports management, with honors, from the United States Sports Academy. He is currently employed as a speed development coordinator and strength & conditioning coach. He has published several articles relating to speed and strength training and has been a presenter at Frank Glacier Football Clinics. He was a strength and conditioning coach at Coffeyville Community College, and he interned at Texas Lutheran College under Coach Tom Mueller. A former junior European Karate champion, Tucker was also a competitive, drug-free powerlifter.

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Get in Football Shape With a Weight Vest

April 10, 2013 | Raymond Tucker

The off-season is a critical time to get in condition for football. If you ignore this difficult and exhausting part of your training, you will quickly fall behind your teammates during two-a-days. (Try this route-running conditioning workout.) When you play football,...

Sprinters: Improve Each Aspect of Your Speed

April 7, 2013 | Raymond Tucker

Having trouble shaving time off your 100- or 200-meter sprints? Try the following track workout. It will improve each component of your speed—acceleration, mobility, stride length and stride frequency. For sprinters, speed workouts do not have to be extensive. You must...

Cone Drills for Football Speed

April 2, 2013 | Raymond Tucker

Cone drills are an old-school staple for football speed drills. Next practice, try these three football cone drills to focus on your lateral and linear movement patterns. (See also Improve Your Route Running With Speed Training Drills.) Before you start, make sure...

Tips to Improve Your 40-Yard Dash Start

March 31, 2013 | Raymond Tucker

The 40-Yard Dash is a critical test of speed, which is why it's performed at the NFL Combine. Yes, the top speed part of the test is flashy and exciting. But what sets the stage for a successful run is...

The Football Game Speed Drill

March 28, 2013 | Raymond Tucker

Depending on your team's offensive spread, most football plays last between six and 10 seconds, with 25- to 35-second rest intervals between them. Running at fast speeds for short distances (like playing football) uses the ATP-PC Phospagen energy system. Training this...

Push-Up Progressions for Women

March 14, 2013 | Raymond Tucker

Push-Ups are one of best exercises for developing chest strength. I especially recommend them for female athletes because they also tone the shoulders, triceps and core. Beginner Variation: Kneeling Push-Ups If this is your first time performing Push-Ups, start with this modified...

2 Drills to Get in Shape for Football Season

March 14, 2013 | Raymond Tucker

Football is characterized by impressive feats of speed, strength, power and agility. But if you don't have endurance, such feats are impossible to maintain through four quarters. (Check out The Ultimate Conditioning Test for Football.) You may not like it, but conditioning...

Get Faster With the 30-Yard Shuttle

March 4, 2013 | Raymond Tucker

One of the speed drills I recommend for football players is the 30-Yard Shuttle. It's a great drill because it develops both acceleration and deceleration, which are essential for football. Acceleration is critical for bursting off the line and getting into...

Avoid Workout Dizziness With These Pre-Workout Snacks

February 27, 2013 | Raymond Tucker

If you feel dizzy in the middle of a workout, your pre-workout snack (or lack of one) may be the culprit. Neglecting your nutrition is dangerous, because a low blood sugar level can lead to dizziness and light headedness, which...

3 Hurdle Drills That Make You Faster

February 26, 2013 | Raymond Tucker

Standing just nine to 18 inches tall, speed hurdles are small training tools that can make a big difference in your sprinting form. The right drills with these little L-shaped tools can improve the mechanics of the frontside—i.e., all the movements that...

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