In this episode, I sit down with Lee Taft, widely known as "The Speed Guy."

With over 35 years of experience, Lee is a renowned authority on athletic movement and multidirectional speed training. His methodologies, drills, and principles are used by NFL, NBA, and MLB teams, top NCAA programs, and performance facilities across the globe.

Lee’s coaching roots run deep — he has coached basketball teams and athletes at all levels and does an exceptional job at simplifying complex concepts into digestible skills that can directly apply to the game.

He has a deep passion for the game of basketball, and is an incredible advocate for developing athletes and bridging the gap between coaches and players.

01:09 Importance of Language in Coaching

02:14 Guest's Background and Journey

05:32 Common Misconceptions in Basketball Coaching

12:42 Developing Locomotion Literacy in Athletes

17:18 Rehabilitation and Return to Play

21:01 Using Bands for Deceleration Training

23:43 Using Bands for Lower Body Emphasis

25:23 Importance of Skill Development and Free Play

29:40 Incorporating Skill Development in Team Settings

35:28 Conditioning and Skill Training Integration

39:17 Balancing Play and Training for Young Athletes

44:08 Conclusion and Resources for Further Learning

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