Episode Summary:
In this episode of the Athletic Performance Podcast, Matt Hank challenges conventional speed training methods and shares his unfiltered approach to coaching athletes. If you've ever questioned the effectiveness of traditional sprint drills or wondered how to make weight room work transfer better to the field, this one's for you.

🔥 Highlights & Topics:
✅ Why Matt eliminated "punch down" sprint cues—and what he replaced them with​

✅ The secret to integrating rotational mechanics for real speed gains​

✅ How coaches can bridge the gap between the weight room and on-field performance

 ✅ The #1 mistake most speed coaches make (and how to fix it today)

🎧 Tune in now and rethink everything you thought you knew about speed training!

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🔥 In this episode, Coach Ryan Patrick sits down with Dan Brandi to talk all things speed, strength, and agility. 🔥

Topics Covered:
✅ The biggest shifts in youth athlete development
✅ Why less structured training can be more beneficial
✅ The assessment process—what actually matters
✅ Strength training’s role in speed development
✅ Change of direction training: is it overrated?
✅ Best technology & tools for tracking athletic progress

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In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Lance Brooks, a PhD in applied physiology and biomechanics, to break down the real science behind sprinting faster. We challenge common sprint training myths, including the power paradigm, the role of breaking forces, and whether force-velocity profiling is as useful as it's made out to be.

If you're a coach, athlete, or speed training nerd, this episode is packed with research-backed insights that will transform how you approach sprint mechanics and acceleration.

💡 Key Topics Covered:
 ✅ The biggest misconceptions about power training and sprint speed
 ✅ Why force-velocity profiling might not be the best metric
 ✅ The truth about breaking forces – they’re NOT your enemy
 ✅ The problem with squatty running and improper shin angles
 ✅ Sled training: helpful or overhyped?
 ✅ What actually limits top speed and how to improve it
 ✅ The #1 bottleneck for elite sprint performance

🚀 Timestamps:
 00:00 – Intro to the Episode
 01:00 – Who is Lance Brooks?
 03:30 – The Science of Sprinting: From Macro to Micro
 08:00 – Why Power Training is Misleading for Sprinting
 14:00 – The Force-Velocity Profiling Controversy
 20:30 – The Truth About Breaking Forces in Sprinting
 28:00 – Squatty Running, Shin Angles, and Sprint Technique Myths
 34:00 – The Role of Sleds in Sprint Training (Are We Overdoing It?)
 40:00 – How to Improve Acceleration the Right Way
 45:00 – What Actually Limits Top Speed?
 50:00 – The #1 Bottleneck for Sprint Performance
 54:00 – Where to Find Lance Brooks and His Latest Research

🔗 Resources & Links:
 📘 Lance’s Website & Sprint Training Course: https://www.brooksperformancemethods.com/.com
📩 Subscribe to Lance’s Performance Journal: Brooks Performance Methods Journal
📸 Follow Lance on Instagram: @BrooksPerformanceMethods | @LanceBrooks_PhD

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 "Why Most Rehab Fails—And How to Fix It with David Grey"

Most rehab programs fail—not because athletes don’t work hard, but because they miss the key ingredients for real recovery and long-term resilience. Today, I sit down with David Grey, a leading expert in movement, rehab, and athletic performance, to break down exactly what’s missing in traditional rehab and how to bridge the gap between rehab and high performance.

🔹 In this episode, we cover:
✅ Why so many athletes struggle with chronic injuries and setbacks
✅ The biggest mistakes in ACL rehab (and how to avoid them)
✅ Why intensity is the missing link in most return-to-play programs
✅ How to manage in-season injuries without sacrificing performance
✅ The difference between "feeling better" and actually getting better
✅ Footwear, plyometrics, and other overlooked factors in rehab

David’s approach is equal parts science, experience, and no-BS coaching, and this conversation is packed with insights you can apply immediately—whether you’re a coach, therapist, or athlete working to stay in the game.

🔥 Don’t just hope for a better rehab process—build one that actually works.

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🔗 IG: https://www.instagram.com/davidgreyrehab/

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In this episode, Coach Ryan Patrick sits down with speed training expert Mike Kozak to break down sprint mechanics, acceleration, and the misconceptions surrounding traditional speed development. Mike shares his evolution from strength-based training to a more efficient, biomechanically sound approach to sprinting.

Topics Covered:
✅ The importance of shin angle change in acceleration
✅ Why pushing harder isn't always the key to faster sprints
✅ The squatted running posture and its role in force production
✅ Adjusting training for heavy, strength-biased athletes vs. elastic athletes
✅ Applying sprint principles to volleyball and vertical jump training
✅ What drills to remove from your speed training program

If you're a coach, athlete, or strength professional looking to refine your sprint training methodology, this episode is packed with actionable insights!

[00:00] - Introduction
[02:54] - Mike Kozak's Background & Journey into Speed Training
[06:00] - Early Influences & The NFL Combine Revelation
[10:14] - Moving Away from Traditional Strength-Based Speed Training
[16:24] - Acceleration Mechanics & The Squatted Posture
[24:03] - Overcoming Overstriding & Inefficient Push Mechanics
[32:07] - Shin Angle Change & Its Role in Sprinting
[38:51] - Structuring a Training Session for Speed Development
[45:00] - Applying Speed Concepts to Volleyball & Vertical Jumping
[49:49] - What to Remove from Speed Training Programs
[54:11] - Final Takeaways on Sprinting & Athletic Development
[59:00] - Where to Find Mike Kozak

Connect with Mike Kozak:
IG: @soarfitness

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In this episode of the Athletic Performance Podcast, I s it down with Tony Holler, creator of the renowned "Feed the Cats" system and one of the most influential voices in sprint training. Tony shares his unconventional approach to athletic performance, focusing on speed, recovery, and optimized training for athletes at all levels.

Key Highlights:

• The origins and philosophy of the "Feed the Cats" program.
• How Tony Holler's methods contributed to Saquon Barkley's standout season.
• Why traditional "grind" training falls short of optimizing athletic performance.
• Insights into speed development, multi-directional training, and the role of recovery in maximizing output.
• The significance of the "Truck Stick" metric for assessing momentum in big athletes.
• Lessons from sprint training applied to team sports like football, lacrosse, and soccer.

Tony and I dive into actionable strategies for coaches, parents, and athletes to adopt a performance-based model. Discover how small tweaks in training philosophy can yield big results on the field and beyond.

Connect with Tony Holler:

• Twitter: @pntrack

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What if you could unlock hidden inches in your vertical jump—without months of training? That’s exactly what Tyler Ray, aka “The Jump Guy,” does every day in his lab. In this episode, I sat down with Tyler to uncover the secrets behind his unique methods, from maximizing controlled acceleration to improving approach techniques for volleyball, basketball, and more.

Tyler’s insights go beyond numbers on a force plate—he’s all about teaching athletes how to feel their jump, boost confidence, and break through plateaus. Whether you're a coach looking for actionable tips or an athlete eager to level up, this episode is packed with gems you don’t want to miss.

Resources & Links

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  • YouTube: Jump Guy Ty
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Coach Ryan Patrick is back with a new episode, joined by biomechanics and movement expert Zac Cupples. Together, they explore how coaches can bridge the gap between athlete assessments and high-speed actions like sprinting. They discuss the real-world applications of biomechanics, practical assessment methods, and why simple, foundational principles are key in coaching athletes for high performance.

What to Expect in This Episode:

• Insights into Zac’s Human Matrix course and its approach to making complex movement principles accessible to coaches and clinicians.
• How movement limitations and compensations impact performance, and ways coaches can better identify and address these issues.
• A discussion on prioritizing bottlenecks in athletic development and Zac’s views on how physical limitations manifest as movement compensations.

Key Takeaways:

• Why understanding biomechanics is essential to progressing athletes in their high-speed and high-intensity activities.
• The importance of applying foundational skills before complex strategies to ensure athletes perform effectively and safely.
• Zac’s actionable methods to help coaches refine their assessment skills and improve their athletes' movement competencies.

Connect with Zac Cupples:
Website: zaccupples.com
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In today’s episode, we’re joined by Alan Murdoch, a Speed & Agility Expert and the founder of Elevate Speed & Rehab. Alan is also the creator of the Fast to Fit method—a groundbreaking approach to lower body injury rehab that emphasizes high-intensity movements earlier in the recovery process, helping athletes return to the field faster and more confidently.

I’ve personally taken multiple courses with Alan, including his renowned 360 Speed Mentorship. His deep knowledge of sprint mechanics and his expert coaching eye make him one of the top coaches in the industry. Having him on the show is a real privilege, and I know you’ll get a ton of value from our conversation.

In this episode, we explore:

• Alan’s non-negotiables in rehabilitation.
• The Fast to Fit framework and its success in speeding up recovery times.
• How Alan bridges the gap between performance coaches and rehab practitioners using data to drive decisions.
• The often-overlooked concept of stiffness and why it’s crucial to speed development.

This episode is packed with actionable insights, so grab a notebook!

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Today's podcast with Dean Guedo covers a range of topics including:

✅ Performance Anxiety & Mental Prep for Competition
✅ His High Flux Nutrition Approach to Body Comp
✅ Balancing Mobility, Strength, Technique, and Conditioning for Optimal BJJ Performance
✅ Keep Training Simple

And much more.

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