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Sprint Based Football - Redlining Speed: How Chris Korfist is Revolutionizing Football Speed with Sprint Science
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In this episode of Sprint Based Football presented by Titan Sensors, international speed coach Chris Korfist shares his expertise in speed training, particularly in football, and its pivotal role in an athlete’s performance. He discusses the remarkable speed transformation of NFL player David Montgomery and highlights the impact of cutting-edge technology like the 1080 sprint machine in measuring and enhancing speed.
Chris challenges traditional strength training methods, advocating for a more targeted approach that prioritizes speed development, effective warmups, and injury prevention. He also explains the importance of energy management through his "jelly bean" analogy, emphasizing that athletes must be strategic in their training to maximize performance. Focusing on quality over quantity, Chris provides valuable insights into how optimizing muscle function at various speeds can lead to superior athletic results.
Chapters
- Introduction to Chris Korfist and His Journey
- David Montgomery's Transformation
- The 1080 Sprint Machine: A Game Changer
- Understanding Speed Development and Training
- Potential NFL Career and Coaching Philosophy
- RPR and Its Impact on Performance
- Muscle Function and Injury Prevention
- The Role of Strength Training in Speed
- The Nature of Injuries in High-Intensity Sports
- The Importance of Sprinting in Football Training
- Training Big Athletes for Speed
- Max Velocity Training for All Athletes
- Sprint-Based Football Philosophy
- Evaluating High School Weightlifting Programs
- The Limitations of Traditional Strength Training
- Strength Training vs. Sport-Specific Power Development
- The Impact of Warmups and Practice Volumes
- Rethinking Conditioning and Energy Management
- The Role of Coaches in Athlete Development
- Exploring Charisma in Coaching and Leadership
Support our Partner: Titan GPS
Founded and based in Texas, Titan GPS is your key to sprint-based football success. Designed specifically for high school football, Titan tracks the metrics that matter, like top speed, explosive acceleration, and even the powerful 'truck stick'—speed times weight for the ultimate performance insight. Whether it’s optimizing practice, spotlighting players with 3D highlights, or giving recruiters verified in-game stats, Titan delivers. And with no minimums to get started, Titan walks you through every step. Message them on X @titansensor to learn more. Titan GPS—performance measured, potential unlocked.”
DM Titan:
Connect on X:
Tony Holler @pntrack
Garrett Mueller @SHSCoachMueller
Learn more from Chris Korfist on CoachTube
Resources On CoachTube:
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1190 episodes
Manage episode 468548571 series 1404614
In this episode of Sprint Based Football presented by Titan Sensors, international speed coach Chris Korfist shares his expertise in speed training, particularly in football, and its pivotal role in an athlete’s performance. He discusses the remarkable speed transformation of NFL player David Montgomery and highlights the impact of cutting-edge technology like the 1080 sprint machine in measuring and enhancing speed.
Chris challenges traditional strength training methods, advocating for a more targeted approach that prioritizes speed development, effective warmups, and injury prevention. He also explains the importance of energy management through his "jelly bean" analogy, emphasizing that athletes must be strategic in their training to maximize performance. Focusing on quality over quantity, Chris provides valuable insights into how optimizing muscle function at various speeds can lead to superior athletic results.
Chapters
- Introduction to Chris Korfist and His Journey
- David Montgomery's Transformation
- The 1080 Sprint Machine: A Game Changer
- Understanding Speed Development and Training
- Potential NFL Career and Coaching Philosophy
- RPR and Its Impact on Performance
- Muscle Function and Injury Prevention
- The Role of Strength Training in Speed
- The Nature of Injuries in High-Intensity Sports
- The Importance of Sprinting in Football Training
- Training Big Athletes for Speed
- Max Velocity Training for All Athletes
- Sprint-Based Football Philosophy
- Evaluating High School Weightlifting Programs
- The Limitations of Traditional Strength Training
- Strength Training vs. Sport-Specific Power Development
- The Impact of Warmups and Practice Volumes
- Rethinking Conditioning and Energy Management
- The Role of Coaches in Athlete Development
- Exploring Charisma in Coaching and Leadership
Support our Partner: Titan GPS
Founded and based in Texas, Titan GPS is your key to sprint-based football success. Designed specifically for high school football, Titan tracks the metrics that matter, like top speed, explosive acceleration, and even the powerful 'truck stick'—speed times weight for the ultimate performance insight. Whether it’s optimizing practice, spotlighting players with 3D highlights, or giving recruiters verified in-game stats, Titan delivers. And with no minimums to get started, Titan walks you through every step. Message them on X @titansensor to learn more. Titan GPS—performance measured, potential unlocked.”
DM Titan:
Connect on X:
Tony Holler @pntrack
Garrett Mueller @SHSCoachMueller
Learn more from Chris Korfist on CoachTube
Resources On CoachTube:
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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