The Speed Lab Podcast

Introducing The Speed Lab Podcast by Universal Speed Rating. Hosted by Les Spellman, Danny Foley, and Cici Murray, The Speed Lab Podcast dives into all things performance to help you train smarter and play faster.

The Speed Lab Podcast is a health podcast hosted by Universal Speed Rating, with 21 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Universal Speed Rating hosts The Speed Lab Podcast, a health show with 21 episodes published.

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  Episode #21

  Eccentric Loading and Sprint Mechanics for Long Term Athlete Development: Colby Wartman, Origin Performance

  Mar 13, 202648 minS0

  <p>Episode 21 – Eccentric Loading, Sprint Mechanics & Building Athletes That Last | ft. Colby Wortman</p><p>Guest host Darren Hansen sits down with Colby Wartman, Speed Lab Director and owner of Origin Performance in Dickinson, ND. Colby shares his personal journey through addiction and sobriety, the mentorship that shaped his coaching philosophy, and how eccentric loading has become the foundation of his athlete development system. From the TreadMetrics leg press to resisted runs and depth jumps, Colby breaks down the tools and methods behind his results — plus a candid conversation on youth athlete burnout and what college coaches are really looking for...

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  Episode #20

  Episode 20 - Coaching Female Athletes for Long Term Health and Performance: Erica Mulholland, Author of Female Athlete High Performance

  Feb 26, 202649 minS0

  <p>Guest host Darren Hansen sits down with Erica Mulholland to talk about coaching young female soccer players the right way: balancing skill work with strength, reducing overuse injuries, and why load management + recovery matter way more than most athletes realize. Erica shares how a meniscus tear changed her approach, what she’s seeing with ACL injuries in young girls, and the big rocks coaches should focus on if they want athletes to stay healthy and keep improving long-term.</p>Timestamps (Key Moments) 0:29 – Erica’s early inspiration: discipline, hard work, and chasing big goals 1:11 – Meniscus tear → wake-up call on load management...

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  Episode #19

  How to Build Athlete Buy-In Within Your Training Facility: Matt Erdman, Veritas Athletic Performance

  Feb 5, 202640 minS0

  <p>In this episode of The Speed Lab Podcast, guest host Darren Hansen sits down with coach and mentor Matt Erdman for a powerful conversation on the art of coaching. Matt Erdman Owns Veritas Athletic Performance and is a Universal Speed Rating Speed Lab Director. </p><p>They dive deep into building trust with athletes, the power of positive communication, adapting coaching style to the individual, and why relationships—not just programming—drive long-term results. This episode is packed with practical insights for coaches, gym owners, and anyone looking to create a stronger training culture that actually lasts.</p>Timestamps<p>00...

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  Episode #18

  Rethinking Acceleration Training: Joe Pedulla, Pedulla Performance

  Jan 29, 202648 minS0

  <p>Darren Hansen sits down with Joe Pedulla to discuss rethinking acceleration training, working with youth athletes, and practical coaching strategies for time-constrained programs. They explore how to identify athlete types, balance strengths vs. weaknesses in training, and prepare for their upcoming webinar.</p><p>Timestamps</p><p>00:00 - Introduction & Triple H (Hardship, Highlight, Hero)</p><p>05:09 - Rethinking Acceleration: Joe's general philosophy</p><p>07:50 - Teaching young athletes: Gorillas vs. Cheetahs framework (force production vs. speed)</p><p>10:16 - Visual cues for coaches to identify athlete movement types</p><p>16:02 - Training strengths vs. weaknesses: when to focus on...

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  Eccentric and Isometric Training for Speed and Durability: Ryan Paul, Owner of New Athlete

  Jan 19, 202637 minS0

  <p>The Speed Lab Podcast - Episode 17</p><p>Substitute host Darren Hansen of HansenAthletics sits down with Ryan Paul, owner of New Athlete and veteran performance coach with over two decades of experience training athletes. With more than 12,000 athletes trained since 2001, Ryan shares his evolution from conjugate periodization to an eccentric-focused training philosophy centered on force reduction and deceleration. The conversation dives deep into why athletes often return from college slower despite being stronger, the critical importance of teaching athletes to absorb force before producing it, and how long-duration isometrics (up to 300 seconds) are transforming athlete durability and performance...

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