This past week Pilot throwers, sprinters, and jumpers took part in extensive preseason testing clinics. During testing athletes were tested on 10 meter and 30 meter sprints along with various verticle and jumping skill test. The second half of testing included another series of skill and running test including the grueling 48 second drill. At weeks end, the athletes were mathematically evaluated so that progression can be tallied when early winter practices begin. After testing, running clinics were voluntarily offered to teach body mechanics and proper running technique. Some athletes had been taught these techniques before by Pilot sprint coaches but simply needed scientific reasoning behind it, and others were completly green to mechanics. Either way, the clinic helped pad or build the understanding on proper running. Sunday marked the first day of practice. Sprinters, vaulters and jumpers were met with the hard challenge of the seasons first hill workouts. Although grueling, the workout displayed some of the talent that Pilot coaches and followers have been so anxious to see and evaluate. Today, sprinters and jumpers completed their first anaerobic/tempo workout and again; bright spots were seen from the coaching staff.
The road is still long, and the six weeks that lie ahead during this fall preseason will surely be grueling. As preseason advances look here for more updates on practices and progress as the Pilots look to better themselves heading into a competative indoor season.
