Adapting Your Programming with Mark Fitzgerald

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. 

Before checking out the main talking points, I just released the Speed City membership, giving coaches and athletes access to digital speed training delivered directly on your mobile device. Check it out here: http://train.spellmanperformance.com/speedcity

Main talking points: 

Adapting your programming based on different sports & athlete backgrounds
Importance of speed work for sport of Hockey
The positive effect of early acceleration
Teaching athletes to project
Simplifying training for athletes 

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 In 45 Minutes

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