Coach and Coordinator Podcast

Sprint-Based Football - Rebel Science: Kurt Hester on Breaking the S&C Mold


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In this episode of the Sprint-Based Football presented by Titan Sensors , host Tony Holler sits down with Kurt Hester, the Head of Football Preparation at the University of Houston, to explore his cutting-edge approach to strength and conditioning. With a career spanning multiple college football programs and a track record of success, including numerous bowl game victories, Kurt shares his insights on optimizing athlete performance through science-driven training.


He explains the role of vision and cognition work, the necessity of injury prevention strategies, and the importance of speed training in maintaining athlete health. Challenging traditional conditioning methods, Kurt advocates for a more holistic approach that prioritizes on-field performance over outdated weight-room-centric philosophies. He also discusses the significance of deceleration training, change of direction mechanics, and data-driven recovery techniques to ensure athletes stay at their peak.


Tune in to hear Kurt’s game-changing perspectives on football preparation and why smarter, more intentional training is the key to building stronger, faster, and healthier athletes.


Chapters

  • Introduction to Kurt Hester and His Philosophy
  • Kurt's Journey Through Coaching and Success
  • The Impact of Writing a Book on Coaching
  • Health and Recovery in Football Training
  • The Importance of Speed and Conditioning
  • Deceleration and Change of Direction in Training
  • The Debate on Hard Training Methods
  • Understanding Team Dynamics and Conditioning
  • Optimizing Workouts for Performance
  • The Importance of Discipline in Drills
  • Building Toughness Without Military Drills
  • Innovative Warm-Up Techniques
  • Cross Crawl and Its Benefits
  • Conditioning Strategies for Different Positions
  • Fundamentals of Weight Training for Young Athletes
  • Balancing Strength and Speed Training
  • Injury Management and Recovery Techniques

  • Support our Partner: Titan GPS

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