Team sport athletes & track sprinters; differences, models, and profiling with James Wild (Technical Lead for Performance at Surrey Sports Park)

In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Technical Lead for Performance at Surrey Sports Park, James Wild. James first appeared on the podcast in episode #64 where he absolutely SMASHED it. Believe me, this episode is no different and dare I say it, even better. There is so much information in this episode its untrue and if you are interested in sprinting for team sports, this one is for you. Enjoy.

In this episode, you will learn -

• Who is James Wild (background, education and current role)
• Approach to training speed in team sports
• Speed testing and reporting
  • Hip extensor profile
  • Reactive strength index profile
  • Squat jump force-velocity profile
  • Sprint force-velocity profile
• Recent published book chapter in the Handbook of Strength & Conditioning
  • Protecting the hamstrings
  • Acceleration development
    • Phase & specific training considerations
  • Maximum velocity development
    • Example days
• Team sport vs track athletes during initial sprint acceleration - Published paper
• Caution using cues
• Why S&C coaches are not as comfortable coaching speed as they are strength
• Intern programme and getting employment as an S&C

James can be found on Twitter @wildy_jj

 

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Enjoy

PP