With over 25 years of practical research and development in speed and performance training, Brian Kula is the driving force behind Kula Sports Performance. Originally taking over the family business in 1996, Brian has since dedicated himself to refining and perfecting his training methods. His extensive experience includes working with thousands of test subjects and accumulating countless hours of hands-on training.
Widely recognized for his expertise, Coach Kula has been sought after to present at coaching clinics focused on speed development and training programs across multiple states. Additionally, he has provided consultation services to numerous programs across the country. Notably, Brian serves as a trusted consultant to the NFL and is affiliated with over 30 universities, showcasing his deep understanding and impact in the field of sports performance.
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00:00 Hello Brian Kula
01:00 Friends with Tony Holler
02:00 Brian Kula's Background
03:15 Christian McCaffrey
04:45 Jim Bocci
06:00 Kula's System
09:00 Why are we doing 50K weeks?
10:30 Do you want to get really good at running slow?
12:00 Periodization for Speed
16:00 Can you train like this for a 100?
20:00 Why is swimming so far behind?
22:00 Resistance Training in Swimming
23:30 Force Production
26:00 Sprinting is All Encompassing
27:30 Rest & Recovery
29:30 Blending in Strength Training
31:30 Active vs. Passive Recovery
33:00 Youth Training Timelines
37:30 Bounce Fire Series
40:30 Difference between Speed & Power
41:30 Rep Range
43:30 Warm Up
45:30 Taper
47:45 Hawkin Dynamics
51:30 Reaching the Ceiling
53:00 Who's a Sprinter, and Who's Not?
