Episode 77: Interview with Derek Hansen - Speed Development

This episodes guest is Strength and Conditioning and Track and Field Coach Derek Hansen.

Derek has been working been working with athletes in strength, speed, and power sports since 1988. Originally working with Track and Field athletes, Derek expanded his services to assist athletes in all sports with an emphasis on speed development. He has since with some of the top performers in the world as a coach and as a consultant - including Olympic medalist, world record holders, Canadian National Team athletes, professional sports organizations and professional athletes from numerous sports.

You can find out more about Derek on his website - Strength Power Speed 

On this episode Derek and I discussed:

- Derek's Background and Influence

- The good and bad that Derek see's within the Training Profession

- Derek's Training Philosophy

- Absolute Speed for Field Based Athletes

- Managing the Central Nervous System throughout the training process

- Hamstring injuries and rehabilitation

- Advice and Resources

Hope you guys really enjoy the show.

Stay Strong,

RB

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