About this episode
Welcome to Episode 407 of the Strength Coach Podcast , brought to you by PerformBetter.com , the Experts in Functional Training & Rehabilitation. In this episode, expands on the Fred Duncan tweet that " Sprinting drives weights but weights won't drive sprinting. " Anthony Renna and Coach Mike Boyle dive into why strength alone won’t boost speed. Highlights of the episode include: - ** The relationship between strength and speed : Why getting stronger doesn’t always mean getting faster and how metrics like sprint times and vertical jump height should guide your program. - **Injury prevention and movement variability: Insights into preventing Achilles ruptures and other injuries through smarter training and surface variability. - **The role of Olympic lifting : Where it fits in speed and strength programming, and why it may not be essential for every athlete. - **Speed as a performance driver : Why incorporating tools like Fly 10 sprints, jump mats, and sled sprints is key to optimizing performance. We also touch on thought-provoking debates, including the “strong enough” concept and balancing strength training with speed work for injury-proofing athletes. Coach Boyle shares actionable tips for measuring progress and making data-driven decisions to ensure your program delivers results. This episode is packed with expert insights, practical advice, and fresh perspectives on elevating athletic performance. ------------------------------------------------------------------- A special thanks to Perform Better, the experts in functional training and rehabilitation , for sponsoring this episode. Check out Perform Better (https://www.performbetter.com) for their latest sale, the New Signature Series and all the upcoming education, including this summer's Functional Training Summits . ------------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks for listening! Tune in now for strategies to take your training to the next level! CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 04:17- Pete Holman- Contrast Training on Glute Slide 04:59 - Performance Improvement 05:39 - Coach Boyle Insights 06:45 - Fred Duncan’s Tweet Analysis 16:40 - Importance of Common Sense 18:53 - Strength Training Fundamentals 19:30 - Defining Strong Enough 21:07 - Stopping Strength Training Discussion 22:08 - Olympic Lifting Relevance 25:46 - Understanding Achilles Ruptures 29:55 - Bike Transfer to Sprinting 32:40 - Slide Board vs. Bike for Hockey