Rapid Fire

In this episode of Rapid Fire, Host Justin Ochoa connects with George Greene — Director of High Performance at UMass Football — for a deep dive into holistic athlete management at the college level.

George shares how he’s building trust with a brand-new roster, how data helps shape practice and training, and why being a good human is performance coaching.

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• Managing staff, sport coaches, and athletes through one...

Episode SummaryIn this episode of Rapid Fire, Justin Ochoa sits down with Kyle Brown — former Team USA Skeleton athlete, Owner of Kyle Brown Performance and Northeast Speed Lab Director for Universal Speed Rating (USR).

Kyle dives into:

• His transition from sprinting on ice to sprinting development as a coach.
• The power of data with USR — and how it's changing the game for athletes of all ages.
• Lessons learned from Mike Boyle, ...

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In this episode of Rapid Fire, Justin welcomes Rodrigo Alvira Isla, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Motor City Cruise, the NBA G-League affiliate of the Detroit Pistons.

Rodrigo shares insights into his journey through the S&C industry, from internships to his current position in the Detroit Pistons organization.

He shares how he filters useful tech data in high-level environments and gives a deep an...

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In this episode of Rapid Fire by SimpliFaster, host Justin Ochoa connects with Matt Tometz to dive into the evolution of his role from strength coach (Formerly: TC Boost, Northwestern) to marketing manager at 1080 Motion.

The conversation spans topics like load velocity profiling, the power of being data-informed over data-driven, how to coach speed effectively with limited equipment, and the broader role of sports t...

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In this episode, Justin Ochoa interviews Coach Daniel Quesenberry from Ravenwood High School, discussing his speed-first mentality,  implementation of RPR (Reflexive Performance Reset) in training, the use of sports technology and evolving training methods over a 20 year career. 

Coach Quesenberry shares insights on how prioritizing speed has transformed their training approach, the importance of athlete health and building a...

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In this episode, 2-time NCAA champion, Molly Binetti of South Carolina WBB, shares her unique approach to athletic development, emphasizing the importance of playful, ground-based movement, individualized programming and balancing technology with simplicity in training. 

She discusses the varying training age levels of athletes and the necessity of tailored methods to enhance both performance and health. Binetti also ...

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In this episode, Hunter Eisenhower, Associate Head Coach of Sports Performance at Arizona State, breaks down his innovative Force System, a training framework built on four key pillars: high force, fast force, slow force, and human force. He explains how this system helps tailor training to each athlete’s unique strengths (superpowers) and weaknesses (kryptonite), ensuring a more individualized approach to performance develo...

In this Rapid Fire episode, Victoria Saucedo shares her approach to maximizing training strategies for college basketball players in the "new era" of the game. She discusses how to balance training loads, optimize recovery protocols, and ensure athletes stay fresh throughout a long season with more travel and outside stressors than ever. With the demands of college basketball constantly increasing, smart training & re...

In this Rapid Fire episode, Keith Swift discusses the critical skill of delegating authority in coaching. He explains how effective delegation not only builds trust and accountability but also enhances team performance, leadership development, and program efficiency.

KEY QUOTES

• "You can’t do it all—coaching is a team effort." Great coaches understand that empowering others leads to better results.
• "Delegation isn’t ...

In this Rapid Fire episode, Jon Hersel shares his approach to coaching within constraints, whether it’s limited time, space, equipment, or athlete availability. He explains how to maximize training effectiveness by adapting to challenges and making the most of what’s available.

• "Every coach faces constraints. The best ones adapt and find solutions." Success isn’t about perfect conditions—it’s about making the best of w...

In this Rapid Fire episode, David Neill breaks down how coaches can identify and prioritize what truly matters in their programs. With limited time, resources, and athlete availability, he shares how to make strategic decisions that maximize impact without overwhelming athletes or staff.

• "You can’t do everything, so you have to decide what’s most important." Effective coaching is about making the right choices, not doi...

In this Rapid Fire episode, Steve Schween shares his expertise on integrating technology into high school strength programs while navigating the unique challenges of the school schedule. He discusses the practical use of data, effective tech tools, and how to maximize training time in an academic setting.

KEY QUOTES

• "If you don’t measure it, you can’t manage it." Tracking data ensures athletes are progressing in a meani...

In this Rapid Fire episode, legendary speed coach Tony Holler shares his insights on building speed habits and why traditional training methods often fail to develop true speed.

With his "Feed the Cats" philosophy, Tony emphasizes quality over quantity, maximal intent, and athlete enjoyment—all crucial elements for speed development and performance.

• "You don’t get fast by running tired." Speed training should...

In this Rapid Fire episode, we dive into the hybrid coaching model with Sean Davy—a seasoned strength & conditioning coach blending S&C training with skill development & sport coaching.

Sean shares his insights on how hybrid coaching helps him manage athlete workloads, individual a year around training model and shares the vision on how this can help grow the game of basketball.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Defining Hybrid Coaching ...

In this episode of Rapid Fire by SimpliFaster, legendary speed coach Chris Korfist dives into the concept of compensation drivers and how they impact sprinting and athletic performance.

He explains how compensations develop, their effect on movement efficiency, and the best ways to assess and correct them to unlock an athlete’s full potential.

We also talk about his ankle rocker concepts for speed development and how the nervous sys...

In this episode of Rapid Fire by SimpliFaster, Justin Ochoa sits down with Stephanie Mock, a seasoned high-performance coach with experience across collegiate and professional sports.

Stephanie shares quick, powerful insights into what it takes to build elite training environments, foster strong coach-athlete relationships, and implementing data-driven performance strategies.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Biggest shifts in high-performance coach...