When's the BEST Time to Do Speed Drills? Here's What Coaches Get Wrong (and How to Fix It) episode artwork

EPISODE · Feb 5, 2025 · 11 MIN

When's the BEST Time to Do Speed Drills? Here's What Coaches Get Wrong (and How to Fix It)

from Developing Young Athletes Network Podcast · host David Edwards

Speed training for young athletes is often done at the wrong time, preventing them from getting faster, more explosive, and improving sprint speed. In this episode, we break down the biggest mistake coaches make when training speed, when to schedule speed drills for maximum results, and why fatigue is the #1 killer of speed development! In This Episode, You'll Learn: ✅ The best time to train speed for young athletes ⏳ ✅ Why doing speed drills at the end of practice is a mistake 🚫 ✅ How sprint mechanics and power development are affected by fatigue ✅ The biggest coaching mistake in youth speed training ✅ How often should kids do speed training? 💡 Want a plan to help your young athlete get faster? Download our free Guide: 7 Exercises to improve Athleticism Click Here:   👉 Dynamic Warm-Up Video: Click Here 🎧 Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE, RATE, and SHARE with other parents and coaches!

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Feb 5, 2025

Embed this episode

NOW PLAYING

When's the BEST Time to Do Speed Drills? Here's What Coaches Get Wrong (and How to Fix It)

0:00 11:57

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Developing Young Athletes Network Podcast?

This episode is 11 minutes long.

When was this Developing Young Athletes Network Podcast episode published?

This episode was published on February 5, 2025.

Can I download this Developing Young Athletes Network Podcast episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!