Introduction

Today’s episode is a question and answer session where I take a break from the typical interview format and reflect on listener questions.  I always enjoy doing these shows, since it’s great to get a pulse on what training topics are on the mind of the coaching community. For this show, the particular focus was questions on sprinting and sprint training, as well as a lot of ideas on jumping in conjunction with foot strength.  We also touched on a lot of physical preparation principles, such as correction of asymmetry and how I’ve changed my philosophy in working with team sport athletes over time. Today’s episode is brought to you by SimpliFaster, supplier of high-end athletic development tools, such as the Freelap timing system, kBox, Sprint 1080, and more. View more podcast episodes at the podcast homepage. Key Points Things I’ve changed in working with team sports My thoughts on the Soviet training literature Foot strength and single leg jumping ability How I would create a training program for a U20 sprint program Volumes of sprinting and bounding for dunk/jump training What I would utilize in the weightroom if I had only one exercise to perform Tempo sprints for single leg jumping Maximal speed sprinting as opposed to slightly submaximal speed work Thoughts on the POSE method in running Asymmetric in the weightroom versus dynamic performance Thoughts on movement and Ido Portal style training How a one foot jumper can get better at two foot jumping How I utilize Marinovich training methods in my own training programs How I’ve adjusted Triphasic Training means based on neuro-types and individual athlete response About Joel Smith Joel Smith is an NCAA Division I Strength Coach working in the PAC12 conference.  A track coach of 11 years, Joel is also a coach for the Diablo Valley Track and Field Club, and also has 6 years of experience coaching sprints, jumps, hurdles, pole vault and multi-events on the collegiate level. Joel has coached 2 national champions, multiple All-Americans and school record holders in his time as a track coach. In the realm of strength and conditioning, his programs have assisted 5 athletes to Olympic berths that produced 9 medals and a world record performance in Rio in 2016. In 2011, Joel began Just Fly Sports as a central platform to promote information for athletes and coaches to reach their highest potential.  The first episode of the “Just Fly Performance Podcast” was released in 2016, now a leading source of education in the sports performance field. Before working in the PAC12 conference, Joel spent 6 years in the realms of coaching, college lecturing, personal training, and thesis research.  Joel’s certifications include Neurological and Physical Typing from BATI, CSCS, MAT Jumpstart, and NKT level 1, as well as USA Track and Field credentials.  Joel is also well-versed in the Be-Activated protocols as taught by Douglas Heel, and has been extensively mentored by sprint and sport movement coach Adarian Barr. [/author]