Why posterior chain development is CRUCIAL

Speed training is one of the most talked about and most misunderstood parts of athlete development. You have probably seen the videos. Ladder drills. Resistance bands. Cone patterns. Athletes moving fast, looking athletic, working hard. Most of it does not make athletes faster. Here is why. Conditioning Is Not Speed Training A lot of programs that call themselves speed training are really just conditioning. Running a lot of routes. Short rest periods. High reps. That taxes your energy system....

Everyone wants the shortcut. The bands, the fancy footwork drills, the 40-yard dash technique videos. That stuff has its place. If you skip the foundation, none of it matters. Strength training is still the most important thing a developing athlete can do. That is not an opinion. It is what the research shows and what coaches who actually produce athletes know to be true. What Strength Actually Does Getting stronger means your muscles, tendons, and bones can handle more force. That matters in...