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 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:
- The evolution of the coaching industry
- How Dan handles coaching team sports
- Importance of early acceleration
- Physical Attributes
- Max Velocity
- Training for the NFL Combine
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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