The Les Spellman Podcast

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?coupon=ELITE25 Main talking points:  The current culture in the S&C industry What it means to be in “the valley” during combine training Building each athlete’s acceleration & velocity profile  How to create competition & make training fun How to adapt your training plan Training different positions for 40 yard dash 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  Or follow me on the channels below:  Instagram Twitter YouTube TikTok LinkedIn

Tony Holler, youth sprint coach and founder of Feed The Cats, shares his simple, high-impact approach to developing speed with young athletes. He explains recording, ranking, and publishing sprint times. He contrasts sprinting vs running, discusses CNS patterning with wickets and X‑Factor drills, and outlines microdosing sprint sessions to keep athletes fast year‑round.

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 Main talking points:  Inducing stress willingly  Background on Taylor and what we’ve worked on together Week-by-week breakdown of NFL Combine training Day-by-day breakdown of NFL combine training How to maximize data for strength & speed  Impact of internships  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  Or follow me on the channels below:  Instagram Twitter YouTube TikTok LinkedIn

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 right now: https://courses.spellmanperformance.com/elite-speed-program?coupon=ELITE25 Main talking points:  Background on Kyle and his path to TCU In-season speed training at TCU How to implement a warm-up for speed training The future vision for TCU football performance 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  Or follow me on the channels below:  Instagram Twitter YouTube TikTok LinkedIn

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 Combine training Having an identity & living by it Recap of what we did this past week with the athletes 10 questions and answers sent in via Instagram 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  Or follow me on the channels below:  Instagram Twitter YouTube TikTok LinkedIn

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 has influenced my programming 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  Or follow me on the channels below:  Instagram Twitter YouTube TikTok LinkedIn

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 Can A Pro Athlete Get In 45 Minutes  Or follow me on the channels below:  Instagram Twitter YouTube TikTok LinkedIn

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 In 45 Minutes Or follow me on the channels below:  Instagram Twitter YouTube TikTok LinkedIn

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 these free resources:  5 Weekly Training Templates  2 Supplementary Speed Workouts How Much Faster Can A Pro Athlete Get In 45 Minutes  Or follow me on the channels below:  Instagram Twitter YouTube TikTok LinkedIn

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 Training Templates   2 Supplementary Speed Workouts   How Much Faster Can A Pro Athlete Get In 45 Minutes   Or follow me on the channels below:  Instagram Twitter YouTube TikTok LinkedIn