Welcome to the first episode of the Just Fly Performance Podcast, an online radio series that brings you some of the brightest minds in the sports performance industry.
Our first episode is with Scott Salwasser, director of speed and power development at Texas Tech University. Scott has a strong background in speed development for football and has an impressive resume in the world of speed, athlete assessment, team culture, and more.
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In this podcast, we cover topics such as:
- Overall philosophy on speed development for football
- Assessment and balance of strength and speed qualities
- Common sprint errors and fixes in the football population (vs. track and field athletes)
- Plyometric implementation and use in assessment of reactive qualities
- Top assessment tools for football players
- Understanding speed development for football in terms of “The Minimal Effective Dose”
- Yearly Periodization of Speed Training
- Handling Large Groups in Speed Development
- And more!
You also might want to check out Scott’s recent interview article on linear and lateral speed development for team sport success.
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