The Speed Lab Podcast Stuart McMillan: Strength Training, Braking Forces, Sprinting
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Sep 10, 2025 
Stuart McMillan, Co-founder and CEO of ALTIS, is a leading authority on speed and strength in sports. He delves into evolving coaching philosophies, emphasizing the importance of individual athlete variability and complex systems. Stuart discusses the significance of leadership and purposeful structures in team dynamics. He shares insights on reflexive eccentrics and their impact on performance, the value of learning from outlier athletes, and the integration of complexity science in training. Plus, he highlights the upcoming Grand Cayman Team Speed Event, promising rich discussions and practical insights.
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Multiple Successful Movement Models
- Stuart moved from enforcing a single technical model to accepting multiple successful movement solutions.
- He learned elite sprinters can produce force and move very differently yet still succeed.
Lead By Defining Purpose And Rules
- Do not try to control a complex system; acknowledge you cannot predict every interaction.
- Define the system's purpose and simple rules of engagement so members align and reduce chaotic moments.
Lead To Create A Learning System
- Do lead proactively rather than throwing people into chaos and expecting them to learn.
- Run debriefs and conversations about emergent interactions so the system becomes a learning organization.
