Training Athletes for Speed, Power & Performance with Brandon Davis

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Plates and Pancakes, I sit down with Coach Brandon Davis, Head Performance Coach and Assistant Athletic Director at Southwest Florida Christian Academy. Brandon brings a unique blend of sport science, coaching, and administration experience to the conversation as we dive into the methods and philosophies that are driving athletic development in his program. (Listen Notes)We discuss the role of Olympic lifts in high school strength programs, why Brandon has evolved his thinking on certain training methods, and how tools like altitude drops, loaded jumps, and resisted sprinting can improve explosiveness and vertical jump performance. We also cover the importance of rate of force development, eccentric strength, curvilinear running, and the practical realities of training athletes when time, equipment, and schedules are limited. (Amazon Music)Throughout the conversation, Brandon emphasizes adaptability over dogma, sharing how data, athlete response, and real-world coaching experience have shaped his programming decisions. Whether you’re a strength coach, sport coach, or athlete looking to improve performance, this episode is packed with practical takeaways you can apply immediately.Topics include:• Olympic lifts and athletic transfer• Altitude drops and landing mechanics• Vertical jump development• Rate of force development• Eccentric training strategies• Curvilinear running• Sport science in the high school setting• Training adaptation and program design• Technology in athlete development• Coaching lessons from the weight roomCoach Davis brings a thoughtful, evidence-based approach while never losing sight of what matters most—getting athletes better. This is a conversation full of ideas that will challenge your thinking and help you become a more effective coach.https://youtube.com/@platesandpancakes4593https://instagram.com/voodoo4power?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=https://voodoo4ranch.com/To possibly be a guest or support the show email [email protected]://www.paypal.com/paypalme/voodoo4ranch