Darren Hansen

INTENTION changes everything! Two athletes. Same starting point. Same exact program.
But one keeps improving… and the other stays stuck. Why? Athlete A is just going through the motions. Showing up because they have to. Checking the box.
 Athlete B shows UP. Every rep has purpose. Every drill has focus. Every session has effort behind it. That’s the difference between average and elite. If you want to become an elite athlete, don’t just be present; be intentional. Work hard. Compete. Show up with purpose. This post put together by performwithpete needs to be seen by as many athletes and coaches as possible! Amazing visual and an important lesson on how to maximize every training session. Over a thousand training sessions INTENT becomes the difference between success and knowing you could have been more!

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@CoachDHansen So many factors besides not just lifting play into becoming injured. Weight room alone helps reduce injuries but if coaches not on same page with training & weight room not accounting for what sport coach is doing that will contradict things. Hand in Hand is key

Coaches are pulling athletes out of the weight room to "protect them for the season." And then wondering why they're getting hurt in week 6. In-season lifting isn't just about getting stronger. It's about not losing what you built. 2-3x/week. Low volume. High intent. The athletes who stay in the gym stay on the field.

High school football players running 4.7s (legit) are faster than 90% of their opponents I bet.

Even if you can change an athlete 2-3 mph and their strengths play out in different areas on the pitch, they can likely make a bigger impact and “play fast” I truly believe you can make a big enough impact with an athlete that’s slow to change their opportunities and success in sport

@CoachDHansen i totally agree that almost everyone can get faster, at least incrementally. I just dont think we have much ability to change bands

"Speed is genetic." That's what coaches say when they don't know how to teach it. Every athlete has a ceiling, but almost none of them are close to it. The right mechanics, the right strength base, the right sprint exposure, and athletes who were "just slow" become athletes nobody can catch. Stop blaming genetics. Start coaching.

@KelD728 @SimonBrundish Very interesting. You’re talking more arrobiv capacity. I’m talking sprint speeds

@SimonBrundish @CoachDHansen The groups were constructed via the times soldiers finished their 2 mile run in.... The'Cheetahs " were obviously A group etc

I guess you’d have to define slow to fast. I’ve had hundreds of athletes add 3-5 mph to their top speeds. Taking a female athlete from 14mph to 19mph is absolutely a “slow” to “fast” scenario. Obviously genetics play a factor… but I’ve never cosched an athlete that’s “capped” and can’t get faster

Have you ever made a slow kid fast? The fast group are born. You can make them a little quicker, definitely improve their ability to break and use their speed in sport The average athlete can maybe be pushed into the really lower echelons of “fast” group Maybe I’m just doing it wrong

The fastest kid at tryouts didn't get that way by accident. But most coaches treat speed as a personality trait rather than a skill. Speed has to be taught. Acceleration mechanics, top-end technique, force application... if your athlete isn't getting coached, they're nowhere near their potential. Genetic potential is real, but I haven't met an athlete in 14 years who hasn't gotten faster with coaching.

The American Academy of Pediatrics SUPPORTS youth strength training (with proper supervision). Here's what research actually shows: Growth plate injuries come from contact sports & overuse—not the weight room Properly programmed lifting IMPROVES bone density. Light resistance training with correct form is completely safe for young athletes. Your athlete isn't too fragile for strength training. They're actually missing out on a foundation that protects them from injury.

@CryptidPolitics Is he 9 years old?

Inaccurate. My son is a high-performing basketball/soccer player. Ran all over the place but had terrible running form as a young lad. Stride wasn’t good, arms and legs all over the place. He’s worked with a local track/football coach for about three years on speed/strength/agility and has achieved incredible results. There is a science to this stuff. Just running around and sprinting in the yard doesn’t always do it. His first step and overall athleticism took a quantum leap doing this training. I’ve learned a ton just watching their sessions. Track-style training is making its way into youth sports training because people see the great results when you start it from a young age. It also helps with injury prevention.

Parents. Your 9-year-old does not need a speed program. They need to sprint. All-out. Twice a week. 6-8 reps. That’s it. The industry built a $2B problem out of a free solution

@ReggieHayes7 If you have a Dashr, definitely use the Dashr haha

@CoachDHansen Agree, although the Dashr system really gets their competitive juices flowing - not only to beat their brother, but to beat their time or their teammates’ time.

@Donaldtfoster 😂😂

@CoachDHansen Also… could probably kick/throw a ball against the wall for 30 min everyday instead of travel ball. Probably get most of the benefits.

@vinnymart1995 @jimmythekid513 Yep

@jimmythekid513 @CoachDHansen That should be down within those 6-8 reps. Can also be done through movement prep prior to sprinting. 1) speed prep 2) sprint All free

@MelissaAmaya32 Facts

@CoachDHansen YESSSSSSS What used to just be “covered” by normal kid play is now a structured program at the low low price of your kidney.

@pntrack A

The book is complete. 6 years in the making. 115K words. These two covers made the semifinals. Please help me out and choose the one you like best. See the poll attached below.

@TRS_Performance 😤😤

@CoachDHansen Bad day to be a golf ball!

3 day golf ⛳️ trip to phoenix. Unreal weather and challenging courses with the boys!