Talkin' Pitt #61 Dr. Dillion Martinez - Speed Development, Sprint Mechanics & Coaching Communication

In this episode of Talkin’ Pitt, Coach Young sits down with Dr. Dillon Martinez to dive deep into the world of speed development, sprint mechanics, and coaching communication. From breaking down the myth that “speed can’t be taught” to discussing how coaches can create faster, more resilient athletes, this episode is packed with practical takeaways for strength coaches, sport coaches, and anyone interested in athletic performance.   Dr. Martinez shares the story behind his book Breaking the Speed Barrier, how his father shaped his philosophy on sprint training, and why teaching speed is just as important as teaching strength. The conversation also covers sprint technique, agility vs. change-of-direction, max-velocity training for field sports, hamstring injury prevention, isometrics, coaching cues, athlete confidence, and the importance of communication and feedback in coaching.   Whether you work with track athletes, team-sport athletes, or just want to become a better coach and communicator, this episode delivers a ton of actionable insights in a simple, relatable way.     Teambuildr Trial Code Use code PITT at checkout.   Coach Dr. Dillion Martinez Contact Instagram: @martinez_dillion X : @DillionMartinez Email : [email protected]   Dr. Martinez Book “Breaking The Speed Barrier” Available on Amazon https://a.co/d/0imWiw5u   Pitt Sports Performance Instagram @pitt_sportsperformance   Pitt Sports Performance Twitter @pitt_science                                                                            Music Credit Music Unlimited, “The Podcast Intro.”