In this episode of the Feed the Cats Podcast, we sit down with Jake Cohen, a speed and performance coach and the founder of Jake Cohen Performance.
Jake has coached collegiate track & field, including stops at Louisiana Tech and the University of Illinois, and brings a wealth of experience when it comes to developing faster, more powerful athletes.
We dive deep into speed and power development, including why speed should be a priority, how to train the central nervous system, and how the weight room can be used to make athletes faster and more explosive.
We also discuss:
• Speed and power development • Developing faster, more explosive athletes • Training the central nervous system • The role of lifting in speed development • Leg training and lower-body strength • Ballistic lifting and power development • Velocity-Based Training (VBT) • How strength and power training should complement speed • Common mistakes when training athletes • Jake's experience coaching collegiate track & field • The current state of college track & field • How coaches can better develop athletes
Whether you're a track coach, strength coach, athlete, or simply interested in speed and athletic performance, this conversation provides plenty of practical ideas for developing speed, strength, and explosiveness.
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