How to Program Speed Training Across a Week

An episode of the The Sam Portland Podcast podcast, hosted by Sam Portland, titled "How to Program Speed Training Across a Week" was published on September 11, 2025 and runs 10 minutes.

September 11, 2025 ·10m · The Sam Portland Podcast

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Summary

Grab 100 Speed Training Lessons the "gurus" charge your 1000's for: https://www.speedbysportland.com/100speed-lessonsMost coaches cram too much into a 7-day cycle—and end up killing speed gains. Here’s how to structure your week the right way.In this whiteboard session, I break down exactly how to apply the Sports Speed System across a training week. We’ll cover how to space out speed sessions, manage recovery, and build intensity over time without burning athletes out.This episode is for any strength & conditioning coach, performance coach, or team sport athlete who wants to avoid negative transfer, maximize freshness, and truly unlock speed development.Timestamps:00:00 – Why training density matters in speed development02:15 – Off-season example: breaking the 7-day cycle05:30 – How fatigue creates negative transfer08:10 – Structuring speed sessions across 14 days12:00 – Max speed, acceleration & change of direction pillars16:45 – How to integrate weights & recovery22:10 – Potentiation cycling explained26:30 – The 28-day cycle for sustained progress30:00 – Next step: Learn-Load-Execute for acceleration

Episode Description

Grab 100 Speed Training Lessons the "gurus" charge your 1000's for: https://www.speedbysportland.com/100speed-lessons

Most coaches cram too much into a 7-day cycle—and end up killing speed gains. Here’s how to structure your week the right way.

In this whiteboard session, I break down exactly how to apply the Sports Speed System across a training week. We’ll cover how to space out speed sessions, manage recovery, and build intensity over time without burning athletes out.

This episode is for any strength & conditioning coach, performance coach, or team sport athlete who wants to avoid negative transfer, maximize freshness, and truly unlock speed development.

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