In this episode of the Athletic Performance Podcast, host Ryan Patrick dives deep with Fabian Salazar, a veteran trainer with 15 years in the game, co-founder of Fit Factor in Houston, and a master of soccer-specific speed and strength development. Fabian shares his origin story from Bally Total Fitness to building a brick-and-mortar gym with his brother, emphasizing mindset shifts, coordination over max effort, and the power of in-person coaching. 

We explore common training pitfalls, balancing speed work with recovery, and the psychological edge for young athletes. Whether you're a coach, parent, or athlete, Fabian's insights on slowing down, using video feedback, and long-term commitment will reshape how you approach performance.


Relevant Links:

Fabian's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fabian_salazarcpt/ 
Fit Factor Gym: https://www.instagram.com/fit_factor_houston/
Athlete Accelerator Program: https://athlete-accelerator.com/

Connect with Ryan: https://www.instagram.com/coachryanpatrick/

Chapters:
[00:00:00] Intro and Fabian's origin story
[00:06:00] Biggest mistakes in soccer speed training
[00:16:30] High-leverage strength moves for athletes
[00:24:30] Mindset shifts and using tech in coaching
[00:32:00] In-person vs. online coaching realities
[00:45:45] Individual differences in acceleration
[00:51:30] Balancing family, business, and chaos
[00:58:00] Advice for young coaches
[01:02:00] Microdosing training experiments
[01:07:00] What's next: Athlete Accelerator program