Conquer Athlete Coaches Corner: Unlocking Athletic Speed: Principles and Practices

Описание: In this conversation, Coach Jason Leydon discusses the principles of building speed in athletes, emphasizing that speed is a physical quality that can be developed through proper training methods. The discussion covers the importance of strength, acceleration, and the phases of speed training, providing insights into effective coaching strategies.


Takeaways

Building speed is essential for athletic performance.
Speed is a physical quality, not a magic trick.
Strength training is crucial for speed development.
Plyometrics should be progressed appropriately.
Athletes need to control their movements before speed drills.
Top speed requires high coordination and stiffness.
Proper recovery is essential for speed training.
Speed training should focus on quality over quantity.
Coaches should avoid chasing trends in speed training.
Understanding the phases of speed training is key to success.


Topics

Unlocking Athletic Speed: Principles and Practices
The Science of Speed: Training for Athletes


Sound bites

"Speed is a cheat code."
"Top speed has shorter ground contact."
"If you want speed, stop chasing it."


Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Building Speed in Athletes
02:21 Understanding Speed: Acceleration, Max Velocity, and Deceleration
04:28 The Role of Strength in Speed Development
06:31 Plyometrics and Elastic Properties for Speed
08:28 Converting Force to Speed and Training Considerations