Why Are Strong Athletes Faster? The Speed-Power-Strength Connection Explained

If your goal is to get faster, you're probably missing at least one of the three things that actually drive speed, and it's probably not sprinting.In this episode, Coach Rob and Coach Kyle welcome new coach Zach to the podcast. Coach Zach is a 2019 state champion high jumper with nearly a decade of training experience, and his family background in athletics runs deep, from his grandfather's scissor-kick high jumps to his father's professional strongman career to his baby sister's national championship. He brings a sharp diagnostic eye for movement and a specialty in fine-tuning higher-level athletes.Together, the three coaches break down everything you need to know about building real speed, from foot strike mechanics to acceleration phases, sprint programming, fatigue management, and how strength and power training fit into the picture.