Plyometric Concepts and Speed Development
Jimmy Radcliffe received his BA in Physical Education and Health from the University Oregan where he went on to become a coach within the Athletic Department in 1985 and was involved in all intercollegiate athletics. Whilst at the University, he published research carried out at the Department of Exercise and Movement Science and was involved in setting up a Health Sciences Steroid Prevention Program. His distinguished career has led him to become a world-class coach training a broad range of athletes at all levels competence. He is respected as ‘a national treasure’ for his contribution to sport and athletic development. Jimmy Radcliffe has coached athletes who have competed at the Olympic Games (Rio, London, Beijing) and he continues to inspire coaches and athletes alike within a broad range of sports from weightlifting, Basketball, Ice Hockey and Football to Track and Field. He is the author of several books on Plyometrics (2 editions), Explosive Power Training (2 editions) , High-Powered Plyometrics (2 editions, ebook and video) and has contributed to the Encyclopedia of Sports Medicine and Exercise Physiology, and other multimedia training resources. ‘Coach Rad’ is an energetic and inspiring speaker who has presented at National and International conventions and is an active supporter of the GAIN Network, sharing his expertise with coaches from different disciplines who represent countries from around the world.
