Coach Em Up Podcast BLAINE MCCONNELL Q&A on Sprinting, Programming, Athleticism, and more! | Ep. 67
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Jun 10, 2025 Blaine McConnell, a performance coach renowned for speed development and his Unit Combine program, shares insights into athletic training. He discusses his revolutionary training methods that led him to a jaw-dropping 4.2 40-yard dash. The conversation includes fun ideas for a Gymtathlon competition and myths about sprint times. Blaine humorously recounts impressive feats like dunking a medicine ball while tackling various training topics, from Olympic lifts to adapting workouts in hot conditions. Expect plenty of laughs and real-world advice for athletes!
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IV Drip and Hamstring Humor
- Blaine McConnell shares a humorous story about dads pulling hamstrings attempting to run fastest 40-yard dashes in fantasy drafts.
- He also describes getting an energy IV drip he calls the "Wonder Bomb" to feel like a superhero during training.
Unit Combine Success Story
- Blaine created the "Unit Combine" program inspired by his friend's Ohio State pro day program and ran his fastest 40-yard dash at 4.2 seconds.
- He also achieved impressive physical stats including 11.6 feet broad jump and bench press of 225 for 26 reps.
Gymtathlon Event Suggestions
- For a gym-based athletic competition, Blaine suggests including a sprint, a broad or triple broad jump, a power clean or shot toss, and a one-rep max trap bar deadlift.
- Use a point system scaled by performance metrics; also include an upper body pull-up test weighted by added body weight percentage.