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In this episode, I (@les7spellman) talk with Mark Fitzgerald (@FitzgeraldETS), Strength and Conditioning Coach and Lead Training Advisor for Under Armour.
We discuss how to adapt programming based on differences in sports and athletes from different backgrounds. Mark also breaks down speed in the sport of hockey and we discuss how training speed translates to the game.
One note: this podcast was originally recorded in 2022, so there are some details pertaining to that time period.
Before checking out the main talking points, I just released the Speed City membership, giving coaches and athletes access to digital speed training delivered directly on your mobile device. Check it out here: http://train.spellmanperformance.com/speedcity
Main talking points:
If you're interested in learning more, check out these free resources:
5 Weekly Training Templates
2 Supplementary Speed Workouts
How Much Faster Can A Pro Athlete Get In 45 Minutes
Or follow me on the channels below:
Episode 19: This one is special! In this episode, I (@les7spellman) talk with one of my coaching mentors, Dan Pfaff (@Pfaffsc). Dan is one of the top coaches in speed development, and training Olympic/Professional athletes including Donovan Bailey, Christian McCaffrey, Greg Rutherford, and hundreds more.
We discuss his philosophy on resistance training, early acceleration, physical & technical attributes, proximal cueing with max velocity, and more.
One note: this podcast was originally recorded in 2022, so there are some details pertaining to that time period.
Before checking out the main talking points, I just released the Speed City membership, giving coaches and athletes access to digital speed training delivered directly on your mobile device. Check it out here: http://train.spellmanperformance.com/speedcity
Main talking points:
If you're interested in learning more, check out these free resources:
5 Weekly Training Templates
2 Supplementary Speed Workouts
How Much Faster Can A Pro Athlete Get In 45 Minutes
Or follow me on the channels below:
Episode 18: In this episode, I (@les7spellman) talk about the reasons athletes should want to get faster, why we don’t have more buy-in for speed development, and solutions for common speed training misconceptions.
One note: this podcast was originally recorded in Spring 2022, so there are some details pertaining to that time period.
Before checking out the main talking points, I just released my new 8-week `Elite Speed Program` if you’re interested in how we program with our youth & elite athletes. It is on early bird special right now: https://courses.spellmanperformance.com/elite-speed-program?coupon=ELITE25
Main talking points:
If you're interested in learning more, check out these free resources:
5 Weekly Training Templates
2 Supplementary Speed Workouts
How Much Faster Can A Pro Athlete Get In 45 Minutes
Or follow me on the channels below:
Episode 17: In this episode, I (@les7spellman) talk with Taylor Nelson-Cook (@tnelsoncook19) about ways to simplify training, the biggest thing he’s mastered over the years, and how to balance coaching vs personal life.
Taylor is an awesome trainer and even better person, he has some great insights on being a coach, and a father.
One note: this podcast was originally recorded in Spring 2022, so there are some details pertaining to that time period.
Before checking out the main talking points, I just released my new 8-week `Elite Speed Program` if you’re interested in how we program with our youth & elite athletes. It is on early bird special right now: https://courses.spellmanperformance.com/elite-speed-program?coupon=ELITE25
Main talking points:
If you're interested in learning more, check out these free resources:
5 Weekly Training Templates
2 Supplementary Speed Workouts
How Much Faster Can A Pro Athlete Get In 45 Minutes
Or follow me on the channels below:
Episode 16: Jordan and I originally met each other in 2022 when Jordan started the Universal Speed Rating Miami Speed Lab to help amplify his speed training with his private clients.
If you’re interested in learning a proven speed system, apply to become a Speed Lab today: https://train.universalspeedrating.com/acceleratorprogram
One note: this podcast was originally recorded in Spring 2022, so there are some details pertaining to that time period.
Before checking out the main talking points, I just released my new 8-week `Elite Speed Program` if you’re interested in how we program with our youth & elite athletes. It is on early bird special right now: https://courses.spellmanperformance.com/elite-speed-program?coupon=ELITE25
Main talking points:
If you're interested in learning more, check out these free resources:
5 Weekly Training Templates
2 Supplementary Speed Workouts
How Much Faster Can A Pro Athlete Get In 45 Minutes
Or follow me on the channels below:
Episode 15: In this episode, I (@les7spellman) talk with Darren Hansen (@coachdhansen) about how he gets athletes to buy into their training at Hansen Athletics in Pocatello, Idaho.
Darren and I originally linked up when Hansen Athletics become a USR Speed Lab last year to help him implement a speed system to complement their existing strength work. If you’re interested in learning a proven speed system, apply to become a Speed Lab today: https://train.universalspeedrating.com/acceleratorprogram
One note: this podcast was originally recorded in Spring of 2022, so there are some details pertaining to that time period.
Before checking out the main talking points, I just released my new 8-week `Elite Speed Program` if you’re interested in how we program with our youth & elite athletes. It is on early bird special right now: https://courses.spellmanperformance.com/elite-speed-program?coupon=ELITE25
Main talking points:
If you're interested in learning more, check out these free resources:
5 Weekly Training Templates
2 Supplementary Speed Workouts
How Much Faster Can A Pro Athlete Get In 45 Minutes
Or follow me on the channels below:
Episode 14: In this episode, I (@les7spellman) talk through tapering tactics with our 2023 NFL Combine draft class.
Before checking out the main talking points, I just released my new 8-week `Elite Speed Program` if you’re interested in how we program with our youth & elite athletes. It is on early bird special right now: https://courses.spellmanperformance.com/elite-speed-program?coupon=ELITE25
Main talking points:
If you're interested in learning more, check out these free resources:
5 Weekly Training Templates
2 Supplementary Speed Workouts
How Much Faster Can A Pro Athlete Get In 45 Minutes
Or follow me on the channels below:
Episode 13: In this episode, I (@les7spellman) talk through how we approach testing & programming based on an athlete’s age.
Before checking out the main talking points, I just released my new 8-week `Elite Speed Program` if you’re interested in how we program with our youth & elite athletes. It is on early bird special right now: https://courses.spellmanperformance.com/elite-speed-program?coupon=ELITE25
Main talking points:
If you're interested in learning more, check out these free resources:
5 Weekly Training Templates
2 Supplementary Speed Workouts
How Much Faster Can A Pro Athlete Get In 45 Minutes
Or follow me on the channels below:
Episode 12: In this episode, I (@les7spellman) talk with Dylan Carrion (@edge.training), co-founder of Spellman Performance, on the role of the central nervous system in sprinting.
Before checking out the main talking points, I just released my new 8-week `Elite Speed Program` if you’re interested in how we program with our youth & elite athletes. It is on early bird special right now: https://courses.spellmanperformance.com/elite-speed-program?coupon=ELITE25
Main talking points:
If you're interested in learning more, check out these free resources:
5 Weekly Training Templates
2 Supplementary Speed Workouts
How Much Faster Can A Pro Athlete Get In 45 Minutes
Or follow me on the channels below:
Episode 11: In this episode, I (@les7spellman) walk through the what, why, and how of teaching speed. Plus… a short rant to start the podcast today.
Before checking out the main talking points, I just released my new 8-week `Elite Speed Program` if you’re interested in how we program with our youth & elite athletes. It is on early bird special right now: https://courses.spellmanperformance.com/elite-speed-program?coupon=ELITE25
Main talking points:
If you're interested in learning more, check out these free resources:
5 Weekly Training Templates
2 Supplementary Speed Workouts
How Much Faster Can A Pro Athlete Get In 45 Minutes
Or follow me on the channels below:
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