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September 20, 2023 • 11 mins

Welcome to the Speed to Dominate podcast, hosted by Derrick Harper, aka Coach Harper MBA. In this inaugural episode, Derek shares his excitement about launching the show and gives you a sneak peek into what you can expect from future episodes. This podcast is dedicated to coaches, parents of athletes, and anyone interested in improving their knowledge of sports training and athlete development. Derrick aims to be a thought leader in the field, exploring new technologies and training methods to help athletes of all ages run faster and perform better in sports like football, basketball, track and field, and more. Join Derrick as he brings in top industry experts and shares his own experiences as a coach and former athlete.


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Show Notes:

Introduction (00:00:21 - 00:01:14)

  • Derrick introduces himself as the host of the Team to Dominate podcast.
  • He explains his background and the meaning of "MBA" in his name (Masters of Business Administration).
  • Derrick expresses his excitement for the podcast's first episode.

Overview of the Podcast (00:01:14 - 00:03:01)

  • Derrick outlines the podcast's target audience, which includes coaches, parents, and athletes.
  • He discusses his vision for the podcast, emphasizing the importance of proper running techniques and speed training in various sports.
  • Derrick mentions his plans to feature guest interviews with college coaches and experts in the field.

Focus on Sprinting and Training (00:03:01 - 00:03:49)

  • Derrick highlights the podcast's focus on track and field and sprinting.
  • He emphasizes the need for athletes to understand how to improve their sprinting performance.
  • Derrick aims to provide fresh perspectives on sprinting training and techniques.

Guests and Thought Leadership (00:03:49 - 00:05:00)

  • Derrick shares his personal journey, starting as a track athlete in high school and progressing to coaching.
  • He talks about his college experiences and coaching at various high schools.
  • Derrick mentions his goal of becoming a thought leader in the industry and helping colleges improve their athletes' sprinting abilities.

The H.A.R.P.E.R. Method (00:05:00 - 00:06:13)

  • Derrick introduces the "H.A.R.P.E.R. Method" he developed for teaching athletes how to run correctly and become faster.
  • He discusses a success story of helping an athlete improve their speed significantly in a short time using this method.

Coaching Career Overview (00:06:13 - 00:09:06)

  • Derrickk provides insights into his coaching career, from junior college to high school coaching.
  • He shares some notable successes he achieved with his athletes, including national rankings and scholarships.
  • Derrick expresses his passion for coaching and helping athletes reach their potential.

Future of the Podcast (00:09:06 - 00:10:50)

  • Derrick expresses his enthusiasm for the podcast's future and the opportunity to share his expertise.
  • He hints at future episodes where he will dive deeper into training methods and feature guest experts.
  • Derrick encourages listeners to share the podcast with others who may benefit from it.

Closing Remarks (00:10:50 - 00:11:00)

  • Derrick signs off by reminding listeners that everything they do today affects their future.
  • He leaves
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