In this conversation, Kendrick Pratt and Mike Sullivan discuss the importance of speed development in athletic performance. They emphasize the need to prioritize speed over strength and highlight the disconnect between strength in the weight room and performance on the field. They also discuss the differences between muscle-driven and elastic-driven athletes and how to train them accordingly. Additionally, they address the challenges of training speed in a team setting and offer solutions for training speed in limited space. In this conversation, Mike Sullivan and Kendrick Pratt discuss various topics related to training and performance. They cover the benefits and challenges of ISOs (isometric exercises), the importance of timing in speed development, the impact of travel on recovery and sprint speed, and the Move the Needle Human Performance podcast. They emphasize the importance of sharing knowledge and resources to improve training practices.
Takeaways
Chapters
00:00
Introduction and Show Promotion
01:21
Transitioning Back to the College Sector
02:21
The Importance of Speed Development
05:12
The Disconnect Between Strength and Performance
06:15
Identifying and Categorizing Muscle-Driven and Elastic-Driven Athletes
08:31
The Importance of Playing to an Athlete's Strengths
10:44
Avoiding the Mistake of Prioritizing Strength Over Performance
13:44
Identifying and Training Elastic and Muscle-Driven Athletes
18:14
Adapting Speed Training in a Team Setting
22:37
Training Speed in a Weight Room Setting
27:28
Avoiding the Mistake of Neglecting Speed Training
31:54
Training Speed in Limited Space
37:03
The Benefits and Challenges of ISOs
38:15
The Importance of Timing in Speed Development
41:45
The Impact of Travel on Recovery and Sprint Speed
42:50
The Move the Needle Human Performance Podcast
45:19
The Importance of Sharing Knowledge and Resources
In this conversation, Kendrick Pratt and Mike Sullivan discuss the importance of speed development in athletic performance. They emphasize the need to prioritize speed over strength and highlight the disconnect between strength in the weight room and performance on the field. They also discuss the differences between muscle-driven and elastic-driven athletes and how to train them accordingly. Additionally, they address the challenges of training speed in a team setting and offer solutions for training speed in limited space. In this conversation, Mike Sullivan and Kendrick Pratt discuss various topics related to training and performance. They cover the benefits and challenges of ISOs (isometric exercises), the importance of timing in speed development, the impact of travel on recovery and sprint speed, and the Move the Needle Human Performance podcast. They emphasize the importance of sharing knowledge and resources to improve training practices.
Takeaways
Chapters
00:00
Introduction and Show Promotion
01:21
Transitioning Back to the College Sector
02:21
The Importance of Speed Development
05:12
The Disconnect Between Strength and Performance
06:15
Identifying and Categorizing Muscle-Driven and Elastic-Driven Athletes
08:31
The Importance of Playing to an Athlete's Strengths
10:44
Avoiding the Mistake of Prioritizing Strength Over Performance
13:44
Identifying and Training Elastic and Muscle-Driven Athletes
18:14
Adapting Speed Training in a Team Setting
22:37
Training Speed in a Weight Room Setting
27:28
Avoiding the Mistake of Neglecting Speed Training
31:54
Training Speed in Limited Space
37:03
The Benefits and Challenges of ISOs
38:15
The Importance of Timing in Speed Development
41:45
The Impact of Travel on Recovery and Sprint Speed
42:50
The Move the Needle Human Performance Podcast
45:19
The Importance of Sharing Knowledge and Resources