Rapid Fire

In this Rapid Fire episode, legendary speed coach Tony Holler shares his insights on building speed habits and why traditional training methods often fail to develop true speed. With his "Feed the Cats" philosophy, Tony emphasizes quality over quantity, maximal intent, and athlete enjoyment—all crucial elements for speed development and performance."You don’t get fast by running tired." Speed training should prioritize freshness and intent over exhaustion."If it’s important, do it all the time." Speed is a skill that needs to be trained consistently, not sporadically."Make practice the best part of an athlete’s day." When athletes enjoy training, they buy in and perform at their best."Speed is a skill, and skills must be practiced in a way that produces results.""Don't Overcook the Steak" – More volume doesn’t equal better results. Fatigue is the enemy of speed.Measure, Don’t Guess – Timing sprints and tracking progress keeps athletes engaged and accountable.Train Fast to Be Fast – If you want game-changing speed, you need to train at game speed every time.Speed is the ultimate game-changer across all sports. Whether you're a coach or an athlete, understanding speed habits and training with intent can separate you from the competition.Never miss a Rapid Fire episode. Subscribe, rate, and review to keep getting the best insights from top performance coaches.

In this Rapid Fire episode, we dive into the hybrid coaching model with Sean Davy—a seasoned strength & conditioning coach blending S&C training with skill development & sport coaching. Sean shares his insights on how hybrid coaching helps him manage athlete workloads, individual a year around training model and shares the vision on how this can help grow the game of basketball.KEY TAKEAWAYSDefining Hybrid Coaching – The balance between strength, speed, skill and other facets of the game.Building Client Buy-in – Strategies for engagement and accountability with athletes and their families.Future of Coaching – How hybrid models are shaping the industry and why America may be behind on this model.ENJOYING THE SHOW?Don't miss out on future Rapid Fire episodes! Subscribe, rate, and review to help us bring more top-tier coaching insights to the sports performance community.

In this episode of Rapid Fire by SimpliFaster, legendary speed coach Chris Korfist dives into the concept of compensation drivers and how they impact sprinting and athletic performance. He explains how compensations develop, their effect on movement efficiency, and the best ways to assess and correct them to unlock an athlete’s full potential.We also talk about his ankle rocker concepts for speed development and how the nervous system is the key to making speed gains.Key Takeaways:What are compensation drivers, and why do they matter?How compensations impact speed and performanceIdentifying and fixing movement inefficienciesSimple drills and coaching cues for better sprint mechanicsEnjoying the show? Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review! Stay tuned for more fast, powerful insights from the best in sports performance.

Stephanie Mock, Assistant AD of Sports Performance at Pitt, shares her extensive experience in high-performance coaching across collegiate and professional sports. She discusses the pivotal shifts in coaching over the past decade, emphasizing the balance between data and intuition for better decision-making. Mock delves into the importance of building trust with athletes and offers guidance for aspiring coaches. She also tackles the integration of sports science within athletic programs and highlights innovative training tools like microdosing techniques to optimize performance.