On this episode of Best of 2025 from the Coach and Coordinator Network, we revisit one of the year’s most eye-opening conversations on speed development and athlete preparation, featuring John Shaw, Assistant for Speed and Performance for the Tennessee Titans, with host Tony Holler.

The episode challenges the assumption that speed peaks early or can’t be developed at the highest levels of football. Shaw explains why speed remains trainable in the NFL, how consistent sprint exposure supports durability, and why intentional decision-making, knowing when to push and when to pull back—is essential to keeping athletes fast and available throughout the season.

The conversation also explores the importance of coach communication, the integration of sports science, and alignment between sprint work and the weight room to drive sustainable performance gains. Shaw reflects on his coaching journey, the value of relationships, and why speed development isn’t a phase or a preseason checkbox, but a year-round commitment directly tied to player health and longevity.

Chapters:

Why This Episode Made the Best of 2025
Can Speed Still Be Developed at the NFL Level
Intentional Training Decisions
Sprint Exposure and Durability
Aligning Speed Work With the Weight Room
Using Data to Guide Performance Decisions
Developing Speed in Big Players
Collaboration and Coaching Relationships
Speed Development Across All Levels
Building Fast, Available Athletes

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Coach John Shaw- ⁠@Coach_J_Shaw⁠

Tony Holler: ⁠@pntrack

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