Why Hard Work Isn’t Translating to Speed
from Developing The Elite Athlete Hosted by John Vickers
Most athletes are training hard… But very few are actually developing speed correctly. In this first episode of Developing The Elite Athlete, we break down one of the biggest problems in sports performance today: Athletes are lifting, conditioning, attending camps, and working hard… yet they still are not getting faster. Why? Because most training programs never address the things that actually create speed development: measurable testing sprint mechanics force application acceleration development structured progression In this episode, we discuss: why speed is a skill why most athletes stay slow the importance of 10-yard split testing why strength alone does not transfer to performance the difference between workouts and athlete development systems how measurable progress builds confidence and competitiveness We also break down real athlete case studies, including: an athlete who dropped .16 on their 10-yard split and gained 2 MPH how structured development changes athletic performance over time If you are a parent, athlete, or coach trying to understand what actually creates elite athletic performance, this episode is for you. Learn more about Xplosive Performance Academy and our athlete development system at: xplosivepa.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/developing-the-elite-athlete--2922195/support.
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