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Challenge Conventional Speed Training with Matt Hank, Head S&C Coach at Santa Monica College

In this episode of The Speed Lab Podcast, host Les Spellman sits down with Matt Hank to challenge conventional speed training. They dive deep into acceleration and max velocity mechanics, why most coaching cues get lost in translation, and how elite speed is actually developed.  The Universal Speed Rating is looking to work with more elite training businesses through our Speed Lab partnership. If you are interested in systemizing your speed training and growing your business, click the link below to schedule a intro call with our team.  https://universalspeedrating.com/lear... Episode Timestamps 00:00 – Matt’s background & entry into speed training 03:50 – Why respectful disagreement moves the industry forward 05:00 – Building athletes from the ground up 08:50 – USR milestone & why testing matters 09:32 – Horizontal force vs coaching language 14:00 – Organizing acceleration in a weekly plan 19:00 – Key components of an acceleration model 21:00 – Assessing athletes & teaching coaches what to see 25:15 – Principles of max velocity 27:00 – Do sprint drills actually matter? 32:40 – Strength, coordination, and late swing mechanics 36:50 – Forward foot speed explained 38:09 – Why flexion-based drills fall short 42:17 – Why getting better at drills ≠ getting faster 44:18 – What “works” vs what actually improves speed 48:00 – Extension, reflexive movement, and elite sprint models 52:20 – Reactive vs non-reactive athletes 55:00 – Physical qualities vs coaching cues 58:00 – Advice for athletes right now 59:00 – Individual differences in sprinting 01:01:00 – Closing thoughts on open dialogue & growth