The Speed Lab Podcast Ken Vick: Training Frameworks & Proactive Approaches
Nov 11, 2025
Ken Vick, owner of Velocity Sports Performance, shares insights from his extensive coaching background in Olympic weightlifting and athlete durability. He discusses the critical balance between performance precision and athlete health, addressing the concerning rise of injuries in youth and professional sports. Vick emphasizes the importance of coach education and data-driven decision-making to enhance training frameworks. He also highlights how early specialization can lead to long-term injury risks, stressing the need for varied movement exposure.
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From Weightlifting To Velocity
- Ken Vick described his path from Olympic weightlifting coach to founding Velocity Sports Performance and running multiple centers.
- He emphasized learning across sports, running integrated staff, and shifting toward coach education after buying Velocity.
Eccentrics Drive Advantage And Risk
- Eccentric actions are the primary source of both performance advantage and non-contact injuries in sport.
- Viewing training through an eccentric lens clarifies why rehab and performance overlap.
Balance Versus Precision Framework
- Danny Foley framed a useful dichotomy: balance correlates with health while precision correlates with performance.
- Coaches must accommodate both sides to avoid tissue overload and chronic issues.