In this podcast episode, Les Spellman discusses the misconceptions and practices in speed training, the priorities and preferences in speed training, structural assessment and training, managing work-to-rest ratio and frequency, and transitioning to off-season athletes. Key takeaways include the perception of speed training as highly technical and the importance of exposure to speed training for young athletes. The conversation delves into the importance of tailoring speed training for different sports, the significance of in-season speed training for injury prevention and performance, and the implementation of triphasic training for tissue skilled athletes.

Takeaways

• Speed training is often perceived as highly technical, leading to misconceptions and avoidance.
• Exposure to speed training is crucial for improvement, especially for young athletes. Speed training for different sports requires a tailored approach
• In-season speed training is crucial for injury prevention and performance

Chapters

• 00:00 Transitioning to Off-Season Athletes
• 29:17 In-Season Speed Training and Injury Prevention
• 37:01 Triphasic Training and Tissue Skilled Athletes