Beyond the Blocks Ep. 1 I Should Football Players Run Track? The Truth About Speed Development, 7-on-7 & Recruiting

Episode 1 | Should Football Players Run Track? The Truth About Speed Development, 7-on-7 & RecruitingWelcome to the very first episode of Beyond the Blocks — the Track & Field Podcast where we break down speed training, athlete development, recruiting, and what really makes athletes faster. In this episode, we dive into one of the biggest debates in high school sports: Should football players run track in the spring… or focus on 7-on-7 tournaments and weight room training? Across the country, many football coaches and athletic directors are encouraging athletes to skip track & field for spring football, 7-on-7 exposure camps, and year-round lifting programs. But is that actually the best way to improve speed, explosiveness, acceleration, and overall athletic performance? We break down: Why track and field is one of the best ways to develop real speed and top-end velocityThe difference between football conditioning and true sprint mechanics trainingHow sprint training improves acceleration, change of direction, and on-field explosivenessThe pros and cons of 7-on-7 football vs. track seasonWhy multi-sport athletes often outperform single-sport athletesHow high school athletes can use social media for recruiting exposureTips for building a recruiting profile on Twitter/X, Instagram, and HudlWhat college coaches actually look for in speed and athletic developmentIf you’re a high school football player trying to get faster, a track athlete looking to improve explosiveness, a parent navigating recruiting, or a coach building a speed development program — this episode is for you. We’re talking speed training, sprint mechanics, strength and conditioning, recruiting strategy, athlete branding, and long-term development.🚨 Speed kills. Exposure matters. Development wins. Subscribe for weekly content on:Track and field trainingSpeed developmentSprint techniqueExplosive power trainingHigh school recruiting tipsMulti-sport athlete developmentAthlete Development tips for parentsWelcome to Beyond the Blocks!