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The Les Spellman Podcast

91 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 18 ratings

The Les Spellman Podcast discusses all things speed to help you produce faster, healthier, and more explosive athletes. Les Spellman is a renowned speed performance coach who has worked with or consulted for some of the top athletes & institutions in the NFL, NCAA, USA Olympics, MLB, and most recently the USMNT.

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Episodes

Adapting Your Programming with Mark Fitzgerald

April 17, 2023 13:31 - 46 minutes - 107 MB

In this episode, I (@les7spellman) talk with Mark Fitzgerald (@FitzgeraldETS), Strength and Conditioning Coach and Lead Training Advisor for Under Armour.  We discuss how to adapt programming based on differences in sports and athletes from different backgrounds. Mark also breaks down speed in the sport of hockey and we discuss how training speed translates to the game.  One note: this podcast was originally recorded in 2022, so there are some details pertaining to that time period.  Befo...

Importance of Early Acceleration & Coaching Team Sports with Dan Pfaff

April 04, 2023 15:26 - 31 minutes - 73.2 MB

Episode 19: This one is special! In this episode, I (@les7spellman) talk with one of my coaching mentors, Dan Pfaff (@Pfaffsc). Dan is one of the top coaches in speed development, and training Olympic/Professional athletes including Donovan Bailey, Christian McCaffrey,  Greg Rutherford, and hundreds more.  We discuss his philosophy on resistance training, early acceleration, physical & technical attributes, proximal cueing with max velocity, and more.  One note: this podcast was originally...

Overcoming Athlete Bias in Training

March 27, 2023 15:00 - 26 minutes - 61 MB

Episode 18: In this episode, I (@les7spellman) talk about the reasons athletes should want to get faster, why we don’t have more buy-in for speed development, and solutions for common speed training misconceptions.  One note: this podcast was originally recorded in Spring 2022, so there are some details pertaining to that time period.  Before checking out the main talking points, I just released my new 8-week `Elite Speed Program` if you’re interested in how we program with our youth & eli...

Simplifying Training with Taylor Nelson-Cook, Trainer and General Manager, Kula Sports Performance

March 21, 2023 01:03 - 30 minutes - 69.2 MB

Episode 17: In this episode, I (@les7spellman) talk with Taylor Nelson-Cook (@tnelsoncook19) about ways to simplify training, the biggest thing he’s mastered over the years, and how to balance coaching vs personal life.  Taylor is an awesome trainer and even better person, he has some great insights on being a coach, and a father.  One note: this podcast was originally recorded in Spring 2022, so there are some details pertaining to that time period.  Before checking out the main talking ...

How To Organize Data, Jordan Collins, DBC Fitness & Miami Speed Lab

March 15, 2023 00:51 - 26 minutes - 59.8 MB

Episode 16: Jordan and I originally met each other in 2022 when Jordan started the Universal Speed Rating Miami Speed Lab to help amplify his speed training with his private clients. If you’re interested in learning a proven speed system, apply to become a Speed Lab today: https://train.universalspeedrating.com/acceleratorprogram One note: this podcast was originally recorded in Spring 2022, so there are some details pertaining to that time period.  Before checking out the main talking p...

How To Get Athlete Buy In, Darren Hansen, Hansen Athletics

March 06, 2023 17:21 - 32 minutes - 73.3 MB

Episode 15: In this episode, I (@les7spellman) talk with Darren Hansen (@coachdhansen) about how he gets athletes to buy into their training at Hansen Athletics in Pocatello, Idaho. Darren and I originally linked up when Hansen Athletics become a USR Speed Lab last year to help him implement a speed system to complement their existing strength work. If you’re interested in learning a proven speed system, apply to become a Speed Lab today: https://train.universalspeedrating.com/acceleratorpr...

Speed Training Tapering Tactics

February 27, 2023 10:00 - 37 minutes - 86.1 MB

Episode 14: In this episode, I (@les7spellman) talk through tapering tactics with our 2023 NFL Combine draft class.  Before checking out the main talking points, I just released my new 8-week `Elite Speed Program` if you’re interested in how we program with our youth & elite athletes. It is on early bird special right now: https://courses.spellmanperformance.com/elite-speed-program?coupon=ELITE25 Main talking points:  My routine during 2022 vs 2023 NFL combine training Proper tapering ta...

How To Test & Program Speed For Different Ages

February 20, 2023 16:24 - 28 minutes - 66.1 MB

Episode 13: In this episode, I (@les7spellman) talk through how we approach testing & programming based on an athlete’s age.  Before checking out the main talking points, I just released my new 8-week `Elite Speed Program` if you’re interested in how we program with our youth & elite athletes. It is on early bird special right now: https://courses.spellmanperformance.com/elite-speed-program?coupon=ELITE25 Main talking points:  High-level strategy with programming What to test for based o...

3 Buckets Of Speed, Dylan Carrion, Co-Founder Of Spellman Performance

February 13, 2023 10:00 - 42 minutes - 97 MB

Episode 12: In this episode, I (@les7spellman) talk with Dylan Carrion (@edge.training), co-founder of Spellman Performance, on the role of the central nervous system in sprinting.  Before checking out the main talking points, I just released my new 8-week `Elite Speed Program` if you’re interested in how we program with our youth & elite athletes. It is on early bird special right now: https://courses.spellmanperformance.com/elite-speed-program?coupon=ELITE25 Main talking points:  Dylan’...

3 Truths In Sprinting

February 06, 2023 10:00 - 25 minutes - 59.1 MB

Episode 11: In this episode, I (@les7spellman) walk through the what, why, and how of teaching speed. Plus… a short rant to start the podcast today.  Before checking out the main talking points, I just released my new 8-week `Elite Speed Program` if you’re interested in how we program with our youth & elite athletes. It is on early bird special right now: https://courses.spellmanperformance.com/elite-speed-program?coupon=ELITE25 Main talking points:  A quick rant Beliefs, opinions, facts...

”The Valley” Of NFL Combine Training

January 30, 2023 10:00 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MB

Episode 10: In this episode, I (@les7spellman) talk with Taylor Ramsey (@taylored2perform), Director of Education at Sports Academy, about how we pair the speed & strength programming during NFL Combine training. Part 2.  Before checking out the main talking points, I just released my new 8-week `Elite Speed Program` if you’re interested in how we program with our youth & elite athletes. It is on early bird special right now: https://courses.spellmanperformance.com/elite-speed-program?coupo...

Developing Speed With Youth Athletes, Tony Holler, Feed The Cats

January 23, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 61.4 MB

Episode 9: In this episode, I (@les7spellman) talk with Tony Holler (@pntrack), Feed The Cats, about how to build speed qualities with your youth athletes.  Before checking out the main talking points, I just released my new 8-week `Elite Speed Program` if you’re interested in how we program with our youth & elite athletes. It is on early bird special right now: https://courses.spellmanperformance.com/elite-speed-program?coupon=ELITE25 Main talking points:  The impact Tony has had on my c...

How To Program Speed & Strength, Taylor Ramsey, Director Of Education At Sports Academy

January 16, 2023 10:00 - 45 minutes - 42 MB

Episode 8: In this episode, I (@les7spellman) talk with Taylor Ramsey (@taylored2perform), Director of Education at Sports Academy, about how we pair the speed & strength programming during NFL Combine training.  Before checking out the main talking points, I just released my new 8-week `Elite Speed Program` if you’re interested in how we program with our youth & elite athletes. It is on early bird special right now: https://courses.spellmanperformance.com/elite-speed-program?coupon=ELITE25...

TCU Football Speed with Kyle Bolton, Assistant Director of Human Performance

January 09, 2023 10:05 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MB

Episode 7: In this episode, Spellman Performance coach Cici Murray (@cicimurray) and I talk with Kyle Bolton (@KBolton_18), Assistant Director of Human Performance for TCU about what they did to help TCU become one of the fastest teams in college football and make it to the National Championship.  Before checking out the main talking points, I just released my new 8-week `Elite Speed Program` if you’re interested in how we program with our youth & elite athletes. It is on early bird special...

NFL Combine Training Week 1

January 09, 2023 10:00 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MB

Episode 6: In this episode, I give a recap of what my daily routine looks like for NFL Combine training and what speed work we did with our group of guys.   Before checking out the main talking points, I just released my new 8-week `Elite Speed Program` if you’re interested in how we program with our youth & elite athletes. It is on early bird special right now: https://courses.spellmanperformance.com/elite-speed-program?coupon=ELITE25   Main talking points:  My daily routine during NFL...

How I Program Speed

January 02, 2023 10:00 - 46 minutes - 86 MB

Episode 5: In this episode, I talk about my anxiety with programming and how I’ve created a system to help streamline the process.  Before checking out the main talking points, I just released my new 8-week Elite Speed Program if you’re interested in how we program with our youth & elite athletes. It is on early bird special right now. Main talking points:  How I first got started in the industry My anxiety around programming My programming process: outcomes, drivers, strategies Who ha...

What Are 4 Speed Myths?

December 26, 2022 10:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MB

Episode 4: In this episode, I talk through 4 common myths around speed development and why they aren’t true.  Main talking points:  The importance of buy-in Law of diffusion of innovation Performance structure: the relationship between sport coach, performance coach, sports science, medicine, etc 4 common myths around speed development If you're interested in learning more, check out these free resources:  5 Weekly Training Templates 2 Supplementary Speed Workouts How Much Faster Ca...

Can Speed Translate To Game Performance?

December 19, 2022 10:00 - 43 minutes - 59.5 MB

Episode 3: In this episode, I talk through my approach to developing speed with athletes to ensure it translates to game speed.  Main talking points:  Impact my Uncle Ricky had on my life The problem in team sports speed development Approach speed from a physical standpoint What we did with USMNT the past few years If you're interested in learning more, check out these free resources:  5 Weekly Training Templates 2 Supplementary Speed Workouts How Much Faster Can A Pro Athlete Get I...

Can Athletes Get Faster In-Season?

December 13, 2022 02:58 - 24 minutes - 33.4 MB

Episode 2: In this episode, I talk through the controversy around developing speed in-season and what I prescribe to the youth & elite athletes we work with.  Main talking points:  Why is in-season speed development controversial The history of strength & conditioning  Breaking how to develop speed in-season The impact of acceleration abilities in games How to track speed in games My year-round goals with creating a speed community If you're interested in learning more, check out the...

Can You Make Someone Faster?

December 13, 2022 02:49 - 22 minutes - 30.9 MB

Episode 1: In this episode, I debunk some common myths around speed development and explain my thought process for how to help athletes get faster.  Main talking points:  Common myths around speed development  My approach to developing speed with athletes Explaining the necessary technical & physical demands When and when not to use data How to build your speed framework Creating your speed community If you're interested in learning more, check out these free resources:  5 Weekly Tr...

Ep #67 - How To Build Individual Speed Programs

September 16, 2021 22:25 - 3 minutes - 3.28 MB

In today's episode, I walk through how to build individual speed programs.  I just released my NEW course "Art Of Acceleration: Coach's Guide To Programming For Speed"! The purpose of this course is to share my step-by-step speed development process to profile, study, analyze, program, and give feedback to your athletes. Check it out here: https://train.lesspellman.com/artofacceleration Have a question you'd like answered? Send me a DM on Twitter or Instagram!

Ep #66 - What is Load Velocity Profiling?

September 09, 2021 14:31 - 3 minutes - 4.92 MB

In today's episode, I walk through Load Velocity Profiling. This is a preview of my new course Art of Acceleration: A Coach's Guide To Programming For Speed. It will be releasing soon! Have a question you'd like answered? Send me a DM on Twitter or Instagram!

Ep #65 - Art Of Acceleration l Pt 3

September 02, 2021 20:58 - 6 minutes - 5.13 MB

In today's episode, I walk through the last part of my most recent webinar on the Art Of Acceleration. Each episode will talk about my technical and training considerations as well as the energy cost of acceleration. If you'd like to learn more about our Speed Training System, below is a FREE PDF to download.  How To Build A Speed Training System: https://train.lesspellman.com/speedsystem Have a question you'd like answered? Send me a DM on Twitter or Instagram! 

Ep #64 - Art Of Acceleration l Pt 2

August 25, 2021 12:54 - 6 minutes - 5.17 MB

In today's episode, I walk through the second part of my most recent webinar on the Art Of Acceleration. Each episode will talk about my technical and training considerations as well as the energy cost of acceleration. If you'd like to learn more about our Speed Training System, below is a FREE PDF to download.  How To Build A Speed Training System: https://train.lesspellman.com/speedsystem Have a question you'd like answered? Send me a DM on Twitter or Instagram! 

Ep #63 - Art Of Acceleration l Pt 1

August 17, 2021 15:25 - 7 minutes - 5.95 MB

In today's episode, I walk through the first part of my most recent webinar on the Art Of Acceleration. Each episode will talk about my technical and training considerations as well as the energy cost of acceleration. If you'd like to learn more about our Speed Training System, below is a FREE PDF to download.  How To Build A Speed Training System: https://train.lesspellman.com/speedsystem Have a question you'd like answered? Send me a DM on Twitter or Instagram! 

Ep #62 - 5am Club

August 12, 2021 23:11 - 3 minutes - 2.78 MB

In today's episode, I talk about the 5am club and why I've stared waking up at 5am. A little different episode, but I hope you enjoy & see the value in it.  Join Discord 5am Community: https://discord.gg/WySf4QUraN Have a question you'd like answered? Send me a DM on Twitter or Instagram! 

Ep #61 - How To Measure Acceleration l Pt 4

August 10, 2021 23:55 - 12 minutes - 8.92 MB

In today's episode, I walk through the fourth part of what creates an effective acceleration and how our staff measures it. If you'd like to learn more about our Speed Training System, below is a FREE PDF to download.  How To Build A Speed Training System: https://train.lesspellman.com/speedsystem Have a question you'd like answered? Send me a DM on Twitter or Instagram! 

Ep #60 - How To Measure Acceleration l Pt 3

August 05, 2021 22:25 - 5 minutes - 4.42 MB

In today's episode, I walk through the third part of what creates an effective acceleration and how our staff measures it. If you'd like to learn more about our Speed Training System, below is a FREE PDF to download.  How To Build A Speed Training System: https://train.lesspellman.com/speedsystem Have a question you'd like answered? Send me a DM on Twitter or Instagram! 

Ep #59 - How To Measure Acceleration l Pt 2

August 03, 2021 21:15 - 7 minutes - 5.43 MB

In today's episode, I walk through the second part of what creates an effective acceleration and how our staff measures it. If you'd like to learn more about our Speed Training System, below is a FREE PDF to download.  How To Build A Speed Training System: https://train.lesspellman.com/speedsystem Have a question you'd like answered? Send me a DM on Twitter or Instagram! 

Ep #58 - How To Measure Acceleration l Pt 1

July 29, 2021 21:02 - 5 minutes - 5.98 MB

In today's episode, I walk through the first part of what creates an effective acceleration and how our staff measures it. If you'd like to learn more about our Speed Training System, below is a FREE PDF to download.  How To Build A Speed Training System: https://train.lesspellman.com/speedsystem Have a questions you'd like answered? Send me a DM on Twitter or Instagram! 

Ep #57 - How I Started (and how it's going)

July 27, 2021 16:38 - 8 minutes - 6.7 MB

In today's episode, I talk about how I started in this space and where it has led me over the last 14 years. It has been a journey.  Below is the system we have built over all these years.  How To Build A Speed Training System: https://train.lesspellman.com/speedsystem Have a question you'd like answered? Send me a DM on Twitter or Instagram! 

Ep #56 - How To Quantify Speed l Pt 4 (Q&A)

July 23, 2021 13:54 - 20 minutes - 16.8 MB

In today's episode, I walk through the fourth part of how our staff quantifies speed for our athletes -- focusing on answering the questions from those who attended the webinar.  Below is the PDF I walked through during the presentation.  How To Build A Speed Training System: https://train.lesspellman.com/speedsystem Have a question you'd like answered? Send me a DM on Twitter or Instagram!

Ep #55 - How To Quantify Speed l Pt 3

July 20, 2021 16:53 - 7 minutes - 7.59 MB

In today's episode, I walk through the third part of how our staff quantifies speed for our athletes -- focusing on how we monitor them throughout their training. Below is the PDF I walked through during the presentation.  How To Build A Speed Training System: https://train.lesspellman.com/speedsystem Have a question you'd like answered? Send me a DM on Twitter or Instagram!  

Ep #54 - How To Quantify Speed l Pt 2

July 14, 2021 22:08 - 8 minutes - 7.29 MB

In today's episode, I walk through the second part of how our staff quantifies speed for our athletes -- focusing on the systems we have put in place. Below is the PDF I walked through during the presentation.  How To Build A Speed Training System: https://train.lesspellman.com/speedsystem Have a question you'd like answered? Send me a DM on Twitter or Instagram!

Ep #53 - How To Quantify Speed l Pt 1

July 14, 2021 00:27 - 7 minutes - 6.42 MB

We're back! Took a quick break with the podcast, but want to get back to posting more frequenty.  In today's episode, I walk through the first part of how our staff quantifies speed for our athletes. Below is the PDF I walked through during the presentation.  How To Build A Speed Training System: https://train.lesspellman.com/speedsystem Have a question you'd like answered? Send me a DM on Twitter or Instagram!

Ep #52 - Increasing Ratio of Force

June 04, 2021 18:41 - 3 minutes - 3 MB

In this episode of Speed Talks with Les Spellman, I talk through how to effectively increase an athlete's ratio of force. How to find out the resistance you need and implement it into training.  Have questions you'd like answered? Send me a DM on Instagram or Twitter! Interested in other Spellman Performance offerings? Check out the links below!   FREE ACCELERATION VIDEO SERIES: https://lesspellman.podia.com/video-s... EDUCATION OFFERING: Speed Pillars: https://lesspellman.podia.com/s...

Ep #51 - How To Obtain Amax

June 03, 2021 15:15 - 3 minutes - 2.19 MB

In this episode of Speed Talks with Les Spellman, I answer questions from one of our zoom sessions around effectively obtaining athlete data.  We are launching a new project soon to help coaches with this process. SOON.  Have questions you'd like answered? Send me a DM on Twitter or Instagram!  Interested in other Spellman Performance offerings? Check out the links below! FREE ACCELERATION VIDEO SERIES: https://lesspellman.podia.com/video-s... EDUCATION OFFERING: Speed Pillars: https:...

Ep #50 - 20 Hill Sprints (Everyday)

June 03, 2021 03:31 - 3 minutes - 4.1 MB

In this episode of Speed Talks with Les Spellman, I talk about our 20 hill challenge and why runnings hills every day is extremely effective. Run your hills! Have questions you'd like answered? Send me a DM on Twitter or Instagram!    Interested in other Spellman Performance offerings? Check out the links below!   FREE ACCELERATION VIDEO SERIES: https://lesspellman.podia.com/video-s... EDUCATION OFFERING: Speed Pillars: https://lesspellman.podia.com/speed-p...   TRAINING OFFERINGS:...

Ep #49 - Improve The First 3 Steps

June 01, 2021 23:19 - 3 minutes - 4.44 MB

In this episode of Speed Talks with Les Spellman, I talk through the technique behind an athlete's first three steps.  Have questions you'd like answered? Send me a DM on Twitter or Instagram!  Interested in other Spellman Performance offerings? Check out the links below!   FREE ACCELERATION VIDEO SERIES: https://lesspellman.podia.com/video-s... EDUCATION OFFERING: Speed Pillars: https://lesspellman.podia.com/speed-p...   TRAINING OFFERINGS: [NEW] Summer Camps: https://train.lessp...

Ep #48 - Force Velocity Profiling: Analyzing An Athlete's Acceleration Ability

May 28, 2021 18:40 - 5 minutes - 9.74 MB

In this episode of Speed Talks with Les Spellman, I walk through how our team analyzes an athlete's acceleration ability using force velocity profiling.  If you'd like a deeper look into acceleration, below is a video we released on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_hJN1jRBy0 Have questions you'd like answered? Send me a DM on Twitter or Instagram!  Interested in other Spellman Performance offerings? Check out the links below!   FREE ACCELERATION VIDEO SERIES: https://lesspell...

Ep #47 - Dynamic Warm Up Example

May 27, 2021 16:02 - 4 minutes - 7.48 MB

In this episode of Speed Talks with Les Spellman, I walk through our dynamic warm up. This audio was taken from an on field session and provides insight into how we warm up every day.  Have questions you'd like answered? Send me a DM on Instagram or Twitter! Interested in other Spellman Performance offerings? Check out the links below!   FREE ACCELERATION VIDEO SERIES: https://lesspellman.podia.com/video-s... EDUCATION OFFERING: Speed Pillars: https://lesspellman.podia.com/speed-p... ...

Ep #46 - Volume Considerations

May 27, 2021 03:49 - 2 minutes - 4.73 MB

In this episode of Speed Talks with Les Spellman, I talk through how our team programs based on the volume an athlete is experiencing.  Have questions you'd like answered? Send me a DM on Twitter or Instagram!  Interested in other Spellman Performance offerings? Check out the links below!   FREE ACCELERATION VIDEO SERIES: https://lesspellman.podia.com/video-s... EDUCATION OFFERING: Speed Pillars: https://lesspellman.podia.com/speed-p...   TRAINING OFFERINGS: [NEW] Summer Camps: ht...

Ep #45 - Ground Contact Times

May 25, 2021 18:40 - 3 minutes - 4.6 MB

In this episode of Speed Talks with Les Spellman, I walk through stride length and stride frequency.  This audio is from my recently released Speed Pillars course which walks through the three pillars of speed: start, acceleration, and max velocity. Tap the link below if you'd like to learn more.  https://train.lesspellman.com/speedpillars Have questions you'd like answered? Send me a DM on Twitter or Instagram!  Interested in other Spellman Performance offerings? Check out the links bel...

Ep #44 - Overcoming Adversity

May 24, 2021 17:10 - 8 minutes - 8.35 MB

In this episode of Speed Talks with Les Spellman, I sit down with Tom Broback and discuss different adversities that have challenged me throughout my life. I encourage you to tell your story and share how it has shaped you into the coach or athlete you are today.  Interested in other Spellman Performance offerings? Check out the links below!   FREE ACCELERATION VIDEO SERIES: https://lesspellman.podia.com/video-s... EDUCATION OFFERING: Speed Pillars: https://lesspellman.podia.com/speed...

Ep #43 - Creating An Effective Acceleration

May 21, 2021 22:08 - 3 minutes - 4.27 MB

In this episode of Speed Talks with Les Spellman, I talk through how you can create an effective acceleration. There are a few visuals in this episode, so stay tuned to the YouTube channel for the video.  Have questions for me? Send me a DM on Twitter or Instagram! Interested in other Spellman Performance offerings? Check out the links below!   FREE ACCELERATION VIDEO SERIES: https://lesspellman.podia.com/video-s... EDUCATION OFFERING: Speed Pillars: https://lesspellman.podia.com/spee...

Ep #42 - Drill Explanation: A Switch

May 20, 2021 19:23 - 1 minute - 2.27 MB

In this episode of Speed Talks with Les Spellman, I talk about the A Switch and the importance it plays in our vertical series.  Unsure what the A Switch is? Watch the video below to learn the correct technique and cues!  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5FdCoTg9ag Have questions you'd like answered? Send me a DM on Twitter or Instagram!  Interested in other Spellman Performance offerings? Check out the links below!   FREE ACCELERATION VIDEO SERIES: https://lesspellman.podia.com/video-...

Ep #41 - Focus On POWER

May 19, 2021 17:06 - 4 minutes - 6.55 MB

In this episode of Speed Talks with Les Spellman, I talk through what I first look at when attempting to improve an athlete's speed. I provide a detailed overview of both parts of power: force and velocity.  I'll be dropping another YouTube video tomorrow talking about this topic so make sure to check it out!  Have questions you'd like answered? Send me a DM on Instagram or Twitter! Interested in other Spellman Performance offerings? Check out the links below!   FREE ACCELERATION VIDEO ...

Ep #40 - Transitioning To Max Velocity

May 18, 2021 17:01 - 4 minutes - 5.8 MB

In this episode of Speed Talks with Les Spellman, I walk through each of the different phases of a sprint, and how to effectively transition to peak speed.  If you'd like to watch the video of this podcast, tap the link below.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ul1tLLp_FKg Have questions you'd like answered? Send me a DM on Twitter or Instagram!  Interested in other Spellman Performance offerings? Check out the links below!   FREE ACCELERATION VIDEO SERIES: https://lesspellman.podia.com/...

Ep #39 - Position Specific Speed Training

May 17, 2021 17:36 - 2 minutes - 3.87 MB

In this episode of Speed Talks with Les Spellman, I talk through how each position in football needs different speed training. The game requires different results from them, so I need to adjust my training based on the results the athlete needs to perform.  Here is a programming example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWkmOu4nUws Have questions you'd like answered? Send me a DM on Twitter or Instagram! Interested in other Spellman Performance offerings? Check out the links below!   FRE...

Ep #38 - The Importance of Dribbles

May 14, 2021 18:07 - 4 minutes - 3.74 MB

In this episode of Speed Talks with Les Spellman, I have a conversation with Elijah Molden, Myles Bryant, and River Cracraft about the importance of doing dribbles every day. Specifically, River talks about his dribble routine before every game.  Want to learn more? Check out my brand new YouTube video at the link below. I walk through how to transition vertical drills (a series) to a horizontal movement.  https://youtu.be/HaIiCIlcSQQ Have questions you'd like answered? Send me a DM on Tw...

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