Dwill and Friends

Short segment with some tips heading into 2025!

In this podcast, I discuss the importance of nurturing excellence in youth athlete training. I cover three key components: consistency, nutrition, and sleep, as well as the concept of load management. I emphasize the need for athletes to prioritize their recovery and training outside of sport to achieve optimal performance. Throughout the video, I provide insights and tips for athletes and parents...

Get ready to rethink everything you know about athletic training. Today, we’re joined by Ryan RP, the mastermind behind New Athlete, a pioneering training facility in Vancouver. Ryan’s unique approach to speed training has revolutionized the lives of over 7,000 athletes, including more than 140 NFL stars and 1,000+ D1 athletes. As he charts his journey from training one athlete to running his own...

Nerds only. Hey guys! In this video, I'm excited to share some data insights on athlete performance that we've been tracking at HansenAthletics. We're diving into what demands are placed on athletes, the type of conditioning that's appropriate for their sport, and what's important for their position. I'll be comparing the data of a linebacker and a wide receiver/cornerback,...

Coach Darren answers a specific question received online about isometrics in our athletes' training and how we implement them at HansenAthletics. Spur up more questions? Send them over to us!

Coach Darren shares insights on considerations for athletes in-season training and why it’s important to continue working on the traits that were built in the off-season while improving the athletes ability to recovery. As a private facility working with athletes that are busy and overloaded requires quality, consistency, and awareness to an athletes overall well being.

Athletes often understand the importance of working hard, but are they being taught how to capitalize on that work and maintain a healthy relationship with sport and training? Here are some quick thoughts on the subject after over a decade of working with athletes.

In this episode, we dive into the essential components of speed development for young athletes. Discover the five key pillars that can help your child improve their speed, agility, and overall athletic performance. Speed is a vital aspect of athletic performance, no matter the sport. In this engaging podcast episode, we break down the five essential pillars of speed development for youth athletes....

In this episode, Coach Darren discusses the importance of adjusting training as individuals age, with a focus on recovery to reduce the risk of injury and improve overall health and fitness. Listen in to learn his top 5 tips for aging adults when it comes to productive and enjoyable training. Adults need to emphasize and realize the importance of recovery methods such as sleep, nutrition, hydratio...

Confidence is a key component of any athlete's success. This episode explores the benefits of improving athlete confidence, and how it can lead to better performance, greater resilience, and a more positive outlook both on and off the field. How do we build this with our athletes at HansenAthletics and why is it the first thing parents notice? Listen in and subscribe to learn more!

This episode is all about the benefits of doing less work for better results through intentional training. We will be exploring the various ways in which you can optimize your training regimen by focusing on quality over quantity, and how this can help you work more effectively towards your fitness goals.

Velocity-based training is a modern method used to build strength and power. It uses advanced technology that tracks the speed of each exercise, providing athletes with feedback on their performance. This helps them improve their motivation, optimize their skills, and gain an advantage over competitors. Velocity-based training (VBT) has been rapidly gaining popularity in recent years. This cutting...

Host @coachdhansen talks through aspects of what peak performance looks like for athletes and 3 things you may have not considered when it comes to unhappy and underperforming athletes. In his personal experience, more athletes seem to be unhappy even when they are contributing to a winning program.  Darren talks through things to consider when you encounter athletes that are struggling to en...

A big welcome to Casey Zavaleta! Today we discussed where new coaches should start when it comes to improving their knowledge base technically and ability to successfully work and interact with their clients. We have found over the years that coaches tend to skip the basics in training and haven't taken the time to develop their "soft skills" such as communication and leadership/motivation tactics...

Episode 18: @CoachDHansen diving into the burning question of whether a coach can motivate clients. Having the ability to do so will not only improve your career as a coach but spill over into the different relationships we maintain throughout life. By providing a clear model of the different stages of motivation we are then able to design a coordinated plan around progressing our athletes and rel...

Coach Darren covers some of the obvious but overlooked ways to improve performance and health. This episode will give you ways to improve that are affordable and cut out the BS you see on social media.

Finally got all our head coaches together for a podcast talking all things training! Listen in for some insightful information on effective training, sport, and coaching athletes to a winning mindset.

RICE just isn't the best answer and it's been proven at many levels over the past decade. Consider these points before deciding to avoid movement and stick with immobilization and icing.

This episode is packed with information for coaches, parents, and athletes regarding mental sport [and life] performance. Liz has an impressive background and education when it comes to the mental side of performance. At @HansenAthletics we know firsthand that one of the biggest limiting factors athletes face sits right on top of their own shoulders. If you've found yourself wondering how to impro...

Coach D going over 7 different ways to approach and dominate adversity!

@CoachDHansen covering HansenAthletics approach to developing speed during the off-season. Share this with the coaches you work with!

A great question by the ol' Canadian himself [@limby2] set us up for a juicy conversation that considers the different aspects and needs of sprint training for a track athlete versus your more common field/court sport athlete in a strength and conditioning program. There's a simple fee for this show: subscribe or share if you find the content meaningful or helpful. That's it! Share the love friend...

Darren Hansen [@CoachDHansen] answering your question about the negative effects of lifting weights as a youth athlete. Ask questions or connect with us HERE! For more information regarding our online training teams and individualized remote coaching services visit our website here: Visit Our Website Grab a bag of our world-class #WAKEYOURASSUP Coffee and support our youth scholarship program whil...

We get this question quite a bit. It depends on YOU. Here are some insights into how to make the diet work best for you.    Show your support by subscribing to our show and tagging us in a screenshot on Instagram! [@HansenAthletics]

@coachdhansen tackles an important concept concerning the youth and their ability to develop confidence.