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Join Jason Hettler and Edward Lea of Harlequins RFC for a discussion around all things periodization.

This episode we are joined by long-time Hampton Head Coach Maurice Pierce. Coach Pierce has won over 30 conference titles over his coaching career and mentored several athletes to international success... 1:35 Staying Power at Hampton & Coaching Journey 9:00 Rich Track Culture in Virginia 14:10 Coaching at an HBCU 19:50 Switching Conferences to the Big South 25:50 Coaching with Team USA 32:40 Coac...

Coach Calvin Robinson from Texas Tech is our guest this week. We discuss him going from a jumper and jumps coach to becoming one of the nation's best sprints coaches and his development along the way: 3:20 Coaching Journey for Jumper to Sprints Coach 8:45 Impactful Coaches 15:00 Winning an NCAA Team Title 20:45 Divine Odurudu and Developing the 200m Runner 31:10 Short Hurdle Training 34:15 Long Hu...

Join us for a conversation with 2 x Nike Coach of the Year Lawrence "Boogie" Johnson. Boogie has coached Olympic and World Champions in Brianna McNeal & Dalilah Muhammad along with another slew fantastic hurdlers ... also check out his cool Hurdle Mechanic clothing line: https://hurdlemechanic.com/ 1:30 Background and Mentors 10:45 Running at Arkansas 20:45 What Factors Make You a Good Coach? 27:1...

We are joined today by UCF Head Coach Dana Boone. Dana details her transition from jumper to sprints coach and from Assistant to Head Coach and provides insight into her training philosophy: 3:10 - Coaching Stops & Journey 9:10 - Mentors 13:00 - Difference between Assistant & Head Coach 18:30 - Influences in Head Coaching 24:50 - From Jumper to Sprints Coach 26:35 - Sprint Training Philosophy 32:4...

Today we are joined by long-time Florida Strength Coach Matt DeLancey. In this episode we discuss all things strength and power related... 1:00 Journey is Strength & Conditioning 4:00 Mentors 7:30 Speed & Power Philosophy 12:40 Developing Sprinters & Hurdlers 17:35 Lessons from Swimming & Volleyball 22:30 Strength is Just One Variable 24:55 Individualization Strategies 29:45 Periodization Model 32...

This week we are joined by Coach Lennox Graham of Clemson University. We discuss Lennox's Jamaican coaching roots, hurdle philosophy, the difference between being a head vs assistant coach and the development of World Champion Danielle Williams 1:30 Coaching Career in Jamaica 5:45 Coming to the US as a Coach 10:30 Differences being a Head vs Assistant Coach 15:30 Hurdles Culture in Jamaica 19:00 H...

On this episode we welcome long-time Miami Head Coach Amy Deem. Amy has been a staple of NCAA and international track for years, culminating in appointments to lead Team USA. We talk about her evolution as a coach, special athletes she has worked with, hurdle technique, as well as the mental and culture sides of athletics. 1:30 Longevity at Univeristy of Miami 5:30 Mentors 7:15 Building a Program...

Today we are joined by longtime Baylor stalwart Mike Ford. In this episode Mike talks to us about his running and coaching career, in particular what it was like to be around Sanya Richards, Jeremy Wariner, Darold Williamson and Tiffani McReynolds. 1:45 - Growing up in Rochester, NY 13:45 - On the late Cedric Walker 21:30 - Heading to Waco, TX 29:25 - Baylor 400m Legacy 36:00 - Pro Training Group...

Today we welcome the always insightful and entertaining Coach Larry Wade from the UNLV Rebels. Larry talks about his professional and collegiate experiences, being a successful Boxing Fitness Trainer and some great stories involving Dominique Arnold. 0:45 Giddings, Texas Upbringing 5:00 College vs Terrence Trammell 7:45 Training at Early Day HSI 13:45 Adversity in Professional Career 16:45 Transit...

Brendan James Cole is a former Australian Olympian in the 400m Hurdles and current coach/therapist consultant in various sports. He has formerly been employed by us at ALTIS and the United States Bobsled and Skeleton Federation. SHOW NOTES: 1:40 - History as an Olympic 400m Hurdler 7:20 - Favorite training menu items as an athlete 13:30 - Ending the Athletic Career and Transitioning to Coach/Thera...

This week we welcome Coach Dave Hegland from Syracuse. Dave has helped develop a lot of fast hurdlers including Jarret Eaton, Donald Politt, Freddie Crittenden and Angelo Goss among others. 2:05 Coaching Background 4:00 Mentors 7:00 Training Philosophy Evolution 8:25 Limited Facilities & Cold Temperatures 11:00 Hurdle Training & Philosophy 13:40 Weekly Training Setup 19:50 Hurdle Talent ID 21:45 D...

In this episode Jason Hettler discusses the social and developmental impact of Strength & Conditioning with Dave Hembrough.  In the early stages of Dave's career he found himself working with a variety of athletes at the Olympic, Commonwealth, and World Championship levels. This included sports such as rugby, table tennis, golf, boxing and downhill mountain biking.  While Dave speaks very highly o...

Today we welcome Coach Sammy Dabbs. Sammy has coached athletes at the High School, Collegiate and Professional level. In this chat he shares with us his insights into his coaching journey, elaborate training setups and his love for toothpicks and root beer. 2:45 Coaching Journey 10:55 Texas Track Culture 13:55 Million Dollar Race with Marquise 22:55 Football vs Track Speed 26:45 HS, College and Pr...

Today's conversation is with Coach Jeff Petersmeyer of Louisville. Jeff talks about his coaching stops, love for pizza and making due with limited resources. He also gives us some insight into his exploration of language as it relates to cueing and reminisces about his experiences at the 2012 Olympics. 1:15 Coaching Journey 3:00 Love of Pizza 6:00 Pizza & Coaching 8:30 Coaching with Limited Resour...

We are excited to talk with UTEP sprints & hurdles Coach Lacena Golding-Clarke today. Coach Lacena is a multiple Olympian for her native Jamaica (though don't tell her friends) and has now been crushing it as a coach for years. Listen in as she talks about her journey and the development of star pupil Tobi Amusan... 2:30 - Her Background from Jamaica, College and Professional 8:10 - Jamaican Champ...

Joining us today is University of Iowa Head Coach Joey Woody. Joey talks with us about is 400H professional career, coaching experience, developing hurdlers, athlete monitoring and adapting training. 1:15 Professional 400H Career 12:30 Looking Towards Coaching & Mentors 19:45 Being an Assistant Coach 24:30 Being a Head Coach 28:00 Short Hurdle Philosophy and Training 40:00 Long Hurdle Philosophy a...

Yvonne Wade We are joined today by UNLV Head Coach Yvonne Wade. In this episode we discuss her professional athlete career for Japan, being a head coach in "Sin City" - and of course lots of training insights. 1:10 - Post Collegiate Career Competing for Japan 5:15 - Japanese vs Jamaican Culture 6:45 - From Athlete to Assistant to Head Coach 8:40 - Living and Coaching in Vegas 10:45 - Hurdle Philos...

We are joined this episode by University of North Carolina sprints & hurdles coach Adrian Wheatley. Coach Wheatley transitioned to North Carolina after a very successful stint at the University of Illinois. He has extensive experience coaching both short and long hurdlers, including combo hurdler David Kendziera.   2:45 University of Tennessee Memories 5:50 Mentors 21:00 Developing into a middle d...

Mohammad is currently employed by NASA and has a degree in Engineering as well as an MBA. He also ran track collegiately and has 4 years experience coaching track and volleyball. The combination of these experiences means that Mohammad brings an interesting perspective to coaching and performance. Show Notes: 0:55 - Mohammad's Background & Connecting Business with Sport 8:42 - Why You Should Care...

Our guest today is none other than Coach Curtis Taylor, Associate Head Coach for the Oregon Ducks. Coach Taylor has built a sprint factory in Eugene and helped the Ducks win countless National Titles. He sits down with us to talk about his Oakland roots, his mentor Tony Wells, as well as his own sprint & hurdle philosophy. 1:30 Mentors 7:00 Tony Wells' influence 11:45 Oakland background & youth de...

Hosted by Jason Hettler, this episode is a follow-up to a previous conversation with Dr. Gareth Sandford on Anaerobic Speed Reserve (ASR). This conversation builds upon the first and covers the practical application of ASR in individual and team sport settings. Part 1: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/anaerobic-speed-reserve-with-dr-gareth-sandford/id1050512142?i=1000470169799 ASR Intro Video...

Join us on this inaugural episode for a chat with legendary sprints & hurdles coach Vince Anderson. Coach Anderson has coached at the University of Tennessee and Texas A&M. He has produced countless NCAA Champions and World Medalists. Among the athletes he has coached include: Justin Gatlin, Aries Merritt, Gary Kikaya, Shamier Little, Jessica Beard, Phyllis Francis ... and many more. 1:35 Coaching...

In this episode ALTIS host, Jason Hettler, is joined by George Petrakos of Scottish Rugby. The conversation centers around self-determination theory and reflection processes.  Time Stamps: 1:17 - Current Thoughts & Interests  7:00 - Wearing multiple hats  14:45 - Measuring engagement, effort, and the like  24:00 - Strategies to increase motivation, effort, and intent 39:42 - The role of autonomy i...

Tune in to hear ALTIS Strength & Power Coach, Jason Hettler, answer questions from the ALTIS Community on training speed in field/court sports.