If you're an athlete or a coach who does speed training and is familiar with these speed training concepts/topics, listen to this episode all the way through to learn about the grains of truth and concepts behind these myths.

1:34 "I shouldn't train max velocity because I never reach it in games"

2:08 Not training max velocity is like intentionally not sleeping enough for training

3:45 Not training max velocity is like trying to justify sport specialization

4:58 4 points debunking not training max velocity

9:22 Example of different athlete speeds running a 40yd dash and their % of Vmax throughout

10:36 "I should always try to get triple extension of every step, that's the goal"

10:48 Only focusing on triple extension like budgeting but only focusing on making the grocery bill go down

13:18 4 points debunking focusing on triple extension

17:07 Example of Stu McMillan's ALTIS Kinogram Article on SimpliFaster talking about triple extension

19:30 "If I'm sprinting at 100% effort, than means 100% speed / If I'm sprinting at 100% effort, that means I'm getting faster"

19:42 Assuming effort is speed is like assuming putting money in a brokerage account will get you an 8% return

22:37 4 points debunking that 100% effort means 100% speed

24:27 Example of the Charlie Francis's 95% SPEED threshold

25:39 Creating context around each myth, understanding both sides and the grains of truth

29:26 Action steps to help you become a better coach tomorrow

Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RMcfZeeh26E

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