Episode 038 - Ryan Banta on Building Fast & Robust Athletes Without Breaking Them

How do you build fast, powerful athletes without burning them out?In this episode, I’m joined by Ryan Banta—coach, educator, and author of The Sprinter’s Compendium. He’s the creator of the Critical Mass Training System and one of the sharpest minds in track & field today.We cover:Why training frequency > volume for developing female athletesHow early freshman success can be a trap—and how he avoids breaking talent too soonWhy Fly 30 testing is one of his most powerful tools for long-term predictionThe real reason most strength programs fail sprintersHow to navigate training interference without compromising developmentAnd the importance of using data—not bias—to guide event selectionIf you're a coach, sport scientist, or just tired of the overtraining arms race, this conversation is a must.📘 Grab Ryan’s book: The Sprinter’s Compendium 🌐 Follow Ryan Banta on InstagramLearn more about Ryan's Critical Mass Training System here.🎙️ Hosted by @coachryanpatrick ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️  Please rate, review, and subscribe -- 5 stars only!