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2026 Coaches Social! Thanks for coming out tonight! Great vibes, all smiles! One State! #sctrackandfield by @hurdthebrand

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Powered by @coachotrack @tryon_international @clemsontrackxc by @hurdthebrand

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It is always a breath of fresh air to see coaches like @coachwelly3 continuing to educate the track & field community on the importance of proper hurdle spacings and the reasoning behind them. Too often, hurdle spacing is selected based on what “looks good” rather than what the athlete actually needs to achieve their target race performance. As hurdle coaches, we should be demanding the hurdle unit splits required to hit an athlete’s goal time. Every spacing used in training should have a purpose and should reinforce the rhythm, velocities, and touchdown times necessary for competition success. Creating and reinforcing the correct rhythm is one of the most critical components of hurdling performance.One of the simplest ways to evaluate a hurdler is to break the race into three phases:1️⃣ Start to Hurdle 1-4* Block execution* Acceleration mechanics* Consistency of the approach pattern* Ability to gain momentum each hurdle2️⃣ Hurdle Units (H1-10)* Touchdown times* Step frequency* Rhythm consistency* Velocity maintenance between hurdles3️⃣ Closing Phase* Velocity preservation* Accelerate off H10 to Finish * Hurdle Mechanics timing between upper arms & lower legs When we analyze these phases separately, we can quickly identify where the athlete is losing time.Ask:✅ “What touchdown times and hurdle unit splits am I trying to create?”The spacing should be adjusted to:* Athlete speed level* Race model* Desired touchdown times* Technical objectives of the sessionA properly designed hurdle session should allow the athlete to repeatedly experience the rhythm required to achieve their goal race model—not simply clear hurdles.The goal is to practice the exact rhythm, velocities, and hurdle unit splits that the athlete must reproduce on race day.When coaches understand the relationship between hurdle spacings, touchdown times, hurdle unit splits, and goal performance, training becomes far more individualized and effective.Measure the race. Identify the weak phase. Adjust the spacing. Reinforce the rhythm. Build the race model. by @hurdthebrand

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Congratulations to our trainees on qualifying for STATE! 🏆We’re proud to celebrate these athletes for punching their ticket to the SCHSL State Championships this weekend:Kamaiya (Broome – 3A) — 100m HurdlesMakenna (Blue Ridge – 4A) — 100m HurdlesMJ Suber (Powdersville – 3A) — 110m & 400m HurdlesJustin (Mauldin – 5A) — 110m & 400m HurdlesBest of luck this weekend at STATE — we’re cheering for all of you! 💪🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️💨 #StateBound #TrackAndField #Hurdles #RoadToState #TrustTheProcess by @hurdthebrand

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🎄 It’s That Time of Year! Upstate Coaches’ Social 🎄Join us for our annual Coaches’ Social at SpareTime Greenville!📅 Friday, December 26⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM📍 Spare Time Greenville822 Congaree Rd, Greenville, SC 29607Come enjoy fellowship, fun, and a chance to connect with Track/XC coaches from across the Upstate.To RSVP or for more information, call/text: 864-406-6161 by December 23. by @hurdthebrand

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Much anticipated indoor track for our area is soon to be complete. Be sure to check out meets at the @tryon_international and @clemsontrackxc powered by @coachotrack by @hurdthebrand

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JO Prep with MJ! #sctrackandfield #aautracknfield by @hurdthebrand

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What a weekend! Hurdlers came together with one goal, “to get better”From footwork and timing to mindset and recovery, these athletes showed up, locked in, and committed to growth. Special thank you to Coach Devin Noel for bringing elite-level insight and to all of our volunteers, sponsors, coaches and parents who helped make this experience possible. Thank you for hosting Carolina High School! Your energy and support were unmatched! We’re proud of every athlete who stepped on the track. Looking forward to your next performance. Good luck at Adidas Nationals, New Balance Outdoors, Junior Olympics, AAU regionals. The work continues, but the bar has officially been raised.#nextlevel #coacho #hurdlegang #hurdletraining #sctrackandfield #schurdlers by @hurdthebrand

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Looking to LEVEL UP before your next meet?This is where it happens. This is where hurdlers get ahead.✅ Technical mastery✅ Speed + rhythm drills✅ Meet-day confidence✅ Recovery strategies✅ And an elite special guest...Devin Noel (@hurdlenomics) is flying in from Houston, TX to give YOU the blueprint for hurdling success. He’s bringing his top secrets, mindset keys, and proven drills — don’t miss it. We’re less than two weeks away, secure your spot now!2025 Next Level Hurdles Camp held in Greenville, SC at Carolina High School. Powered by @coachotrack Coaches + Athletes: “Come Get That Work” REGISTER TODAY at www.hurdthebrand.com#hurdlestraining #hurdlesquad #hurdlesquad #sctrackandfield # by @hurdthebrand

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Hear it from Texas Tech Commit and alumni of the Hurdle Collective Camp. Tayman Howell was apart of my camp in North Carolina with the Hurdle Collective and truly trusted the process and commitment to improve his hurdling. He was able to implement the things he learned at the clinic to not only drop times in both hurdles but to also earn a scholarship to continue his Hurdle Journey! You can learn the same things that Tayman did at the Next Level Hurdle Camp that will be in South Carolina at Carolina High School!June 14th-15thLink is in my BioI will see you there! by @hurdthebrand

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2025 SCHSL 2A State Championships 110 Hurdle Finals by @hurdthebrand

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