E609:From the Weight Room to the Track: Coaching Speed That Transfers

Aug 13, 2025

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Killian Hamilton is back as the guys go deep into the art of sprint coaching with a full breakdown of setup, shin angles, acceleration, transition, and max velocity. From the weight room to the track, we explore how to integrate sprint work into a training week, avoid overcooking athletes, and develop speed that actually transfers to sport.

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Intro: Sprint coaching and co-host return (00:00:00) Why speed is always in fashion (00:02:19) Where to start with speed development (00:04:01) Strength as a limiter for speed (00:07:06) Acceleration setup mistakes and shin angle cues (00:10:09) First step mechanics and projection (00:17:11) Attributes that influence sprint positions (00:21:17) Transitioning smoothly to max velocity (00:25:05) Using resisted sprinting to fix transition issues (00:29:13) Delaying max velocity for better race outcomes (00:32:03) Programming sprint work without overcooking athletes (00:35:57) Integrating sprint and weight room training (00:42:06) Elite athlete case study: adjusting the plan (00:45:19) Speed Camp: building humility and empathy in coaching (00:49:55)