Stephen Francis is well known for grooming Olympians. To date he coached former 100m world record holder Jamaican Asafa Powell, Sherone Simpson, Shelly-Ann Fraser, Shericka Williams and a host of other fine athletes who all are world beater and Olympic champions.

Below are coaching tips from a seminar held in Jamaica. Hope it’s of help to you if you’re an athlete or a coach yourself. Knowledge is power, so seek it! We only got one shot in our lifetime, so train and race smart.

Video #1: Warming up, stretching, hydrating, mobilization exercises for best sprinting results.

Video #2: Run throughs, dynamic stretching, no overloading but just get sufficient desired effect.

Video #3: Starts, drive phase, using blocks, using arm work and important of masseur.