Speed: Lessons from a Legend Ep 45 f/ Henk Kraaijenhof
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In this episode of The Athletic Performance Podcast, Ryan sits down with legendary coach Henk Kraaijenhof. Henk has quietly influenced generations of sprint coaches around the world—not by dictating methods, but by asking better questions and helping others think critically about adaptation and performance.
Henk has coached Olympic champions, broken world records, and even walked away from coaching for several years—only to return with the same curiosity that fueled his early success.
🎯 What you’ll learn in this episode:
- Why one athlete’s breakthrough can be another’s downfall
- How strength training fits (or doesn’t fit) into sprint performance
- The hidden dangers of “grind culture” in athletic development
- Why individualized programming beats cookie-cutter plans every time
- Lessons from decades of coaching at the highest level
If you’ve ever questioned whether you’re doing too much—or not enough—as a coach, this conversation will make you rethink your approach.
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