
Athletic Performance Podcast
The Athletic Performance Podcast: we discuss all things performance-related, with a focus on pushing the boundaries of speed, power, and strength.
Athletic Performance Podcast
Episode 034: Breaking The Mold on Sprint Training with Matt Hank
Episode Summary:
In this episode of the Athletic Performance Podcast, Matt Hank challenges conventional speed training methods and shares his unfiltered approach to coaching athletes. If you've ever questioned the effectiveness of traditional sprint drills or wondered how to make weight room work transfer better to the field, this one's for you.
🔥 Highlights & Topics:
✅ Why Matt eliminated "punch down" sprint cues—and what he replaced them with​
✅ The secret to integrating rotational mechanics for real speed gains​
✅ How coaches can bridge the gap between the weight room and on-field performance
✅ The #1 mistake most speed coaches make (and how to fix it today)
🎧 Tune in now and rethink everything you thought you knew about speed training!
👉 Follow Matt Hank: @coach_matt_hank
👉 Connect with me: @coachryanpatrick