151: How Elite-Level Sprinters Train, And What Every Athlete Can Learn From Them.

In episode 151, the Performance Coach, Michael Carolan, joins us on the show.

Specifically, Michael will be discussing:

• The physical prerequisites for sprinting
• Periodisation towards a major tournament
• Gym based exercises
• Combining physical and technical coaching

“Mike is a Performance Coach and University Lecturer, dual accredited in Sport Rehabilitation and S&C. He is program lead on the Sport Rehab undergraduate program at the University of Salford overseeing teaching, clinics and research for the team. Future research includes PhD theme planning across sprinting biomechanics, hamstring injury, weightlifting EMG, dance injury prevention. He is also Lead Performance Coach for Andrew Robertson, 2017, 2020 and 2021 UK 60m Indoor Champion and has also worked with England and GB Basketball and currently consults in Track and Field, Rugby, Basketball and with the British Military.”

Instagram: @mc_sportsrehab https://www.instagram.com/mc_sportsrehab/
Linkedin: Michael Carolan https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-c-72827442/

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