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Elastic Speed, Athlete Development, and the Future of Sport with Brandon Byrd Part 2

February 20, 2026 • Steven • Season 8 • Episode 20

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Recorded 12/30/25

In Part 2, the conversation dives deeper into elastic speed, force production, and long-term athlete development. Steven and Brandon break down how true speed is built through the integration of acceleration mechanics, plyometrics, and strength training — not just weight room numbers.

They discuss how to identify whether an athlete is elastic-dominant or strength-dominant, how to program accordingly, and why broad jumps, resisted sprints, and intent-driven lifting matter more than traditional metrics.

The episode also explores the evolution of sport performance, the dangers of over-coaching, and how developing adaptable, resilient athletes is the future of training.

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