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February 5, 2025 11 mins

Speed training for young athletes is often done at the wrong time, preventing them from getting faster, more explosive, and improving sprint speed. In this episode, we break down the biggest mistake coaches make when training speed, when to schedule speed drills for maximum results, and why fatigue is the #1 killer of speed development!

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
The best time to train speed for young athletes
Why doing speed drills at the end of practice is a mistake 🚫
How sprint mechanics and power development are affected by fatigue
The biggest coaching mistake in youth speed training
How often should kids do speed training?

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