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Coach and Coordinator Podcast

Sprint-Based Football - Developing Speed and Character - Erik Becker, Head Coach, Daniel Hand HS (CT)

Feb 11, 2025
59:06

In this episode of Sprint-Based Football presented by Titan GPS, Tony Holler sits down with Erik Becker, head coach at Daniel Hand High School in Madison, Connecticut, who has led his

team to a state championship with an impressive 23-2 record.


They dive into the principles of sprint-based football, exploring Becker’s journey as both a

player and coach, the impact of speed training, and the structure of an effective weekly practice. Beyond the X’s and O’s, they discuss character development, athlete recovery, and the benefits of multi-sport participation.


Tune in for an insightful conversation on how speed, strategy, and a holistic

coaching approach shapes championship-level teams.


Chapters:

  • Coaching Philosophy and Influences
  • Sprint-Based Football Training
  • Weekly Practice Structure
  • Conditioning and Speed Metrics
  • The Importance of Speed in Football
  • Big Kids and Speed Training
  • Game Readiness and Conditioning
  • Rethinking Conditioning in Football
  • The Importance of Recovery
  • Innovative Coaching Strategies
  • The Role of Speed in Football
  • The Truck Stick Metric
  • Character Building in Coaching


Support our Partner: Titan GPS

Founded and based in Texas, Titan GPS is your key to sprint-based football success. Designed specifically for high school football, Titan tracks the metrics that matter, like top speed, explosive acceleration, and even the powerful 'truck stick'—speed times weight for the ultimate performance insight. 


Whether it’s optimizing practice, spotlighting players with 3D highlights, or giving recruiters verified in-game stats, Titan delivers. And with no minimums to get started, Titan walks you through every step. Message them on X @titansensor to learn more. Titan GPS—performance measured, potential unlocked.”

 

https://www.titansensor.com/

 

DM Titan:

https://x.com/titansensor


Support our Partner: The Headset App

Football coaches are completely rethinking their headset systems. They are using The Headset App to increase transition speeds at practice, give quarterbacks real-time feedback from the press box, and more. 


Now players, GAs, backups, signal-callers, and training staff can access the necessary communications. Coaches are developing new hacks to improve their daily practice and gameplay, which traditional systems cannot do.


You will pay a fraction of the cost compared to traditional systems…spend that budget to improve other areas of your Sprint-Based Football program.


Learn more: https://theheadsetapp.com/football/  


Connect on X:

Tony Holler @pntrack

Erik Becker @ErickBecker42

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