BEN SIMONS talks Max Velocity Mechanics, Training Elasticity, Bobsled, and More! | Ep. 62

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In this episode of Coach 'Em Up, Tim Riley interviews Ben "The Bounce" Simons, former Olympic bobsledder and elite performance coach. Ben shares his journey from track athlete to achieving 97mph in a bobsled, the intense Olympic training, and his coaching philosophy.

Ben discusses athletic development, balancing evidence-based practices with experience, and individualized training. The conversation covers sprinting mechanics, stiffness vs. elasticity in athletes, and programming for both elite athletes and weekend warriors.

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