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Mechelle Freeman - Unlocking the Secrets of Speed

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Overview

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In this course, legendary track and field coach Freeman shares key principles for developing faster, more efficient sprinters. Drawing from decades of coaching experience, he explains how proper sprint mechanics, posture, force application, and training structure all contribute to elite speed.

This course provides an overview of how coaches can build a complete sprint development system. Mechelle also discusses how mobility, strength, and technical awareness work together to help athletes reach their full sprint potential.

Perfect for track and field coaches, strength coaches, and athletes, this session offers practical insights you can immediately apply to improve sprint performance.

Enroll now to learn proven sprint training strategies and develop faster, more powerful athletes.

Syllabus

  • Why Listen to this Conversation?
  • The Risk
  • The Science of Speed & The Reward
  • Four Essential Pillars of Elite Speed Development
  • Hips! Hips! Hips!
  • Dynamic Warm-Up
  • The Start
  • Acceleration Cues
  • Acceleration
  • Start Test Biomechanics Report (Page 3)
  • Max Velocity
  • Energy System Training
  • Developing the ATP-PC Energy System
  • Developing the Glycolytic & Aerobic Energy System
  • Speed Doesn't Need Motivation
  • Strength & Explosive Power & Build General Qualities

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