Derek M. Hansen
@DerekMHansen
International sports performance and return-to-play consultant and educator.
"Given that similar associations were observed between both sprint conditions, vertical & horizontal jumping abilities, and strength performance, the use of heavier sled loads (i.e., ≥50% BM) during speed-related training sessions might not be necessary."

I regularly speak with experts like @spikesonly about best practices and various tools. Resisted sprints are all the rage. What are the best tools for you and do you have the coaching skills to optimize their use?

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Manny Malhotra raises the Calder Cup! What a season for the first year head coach and his staff!
What are the 3 biggest misconceptions when it comes to speed training? @tommytomble, @jb_morin, @derekmhansen, @wildy_jj, @CoachJosse and Carlos del Barrio sportsmith.co/articles/what-…
Thank you, @CoachBigToe 🙏. Doing some deep dive demos at Indiana U this weekend on 10x10 and more.
To say @DerekMHansen 10x10 protocol has been a game-changer would be an understatement For both reconditioning and RTP, the system allows for both high-level execution but also freedom within it to adapt to the athlete/training goal in front of you Link: patreon.com/posts/3-favori…
I remember watching this live and wondering how the pace could keep up. Of course, we didn't know that Hearns broke his hand in the 1st round on the uppercut. Could have been a more interesting fight if that didn't happen.
40 years ago, Marvelous Marvin Hagler defeated Thomas Hearns by TKO in round 3 of 12 to retain the undisputed middleweight titles. One of the greatest fights of all time.
"To fund his golfing ambitions, McIlroy's parents took on extra jobs. Gerry worked 100 hours a week; he cleaned toilets and showers at a local sports club in the mornings, served as a bartender at Holywood Golf Club from 12 to 6 pm, then returned to the sports club to work behind…
The $800-$1200 motorized market will explode in June. With several vendors launching models with analog and wireless features. Key functions like biofeedback, cloud web app, and assisted boosting are all on the table.
@CoachZJ be ready. It will be affordable
It’s just incredible how much of a home run 4 Nations has been for the NHL and hockey in general. Friends who never watched a hockey game in their lives reaching out asking what the plan is for tonight’s game, what food we’re ordering, etc. Definition of growing the game.
Who’s your daddy??? MCJESUS. MCJESUS. Our lord and saviour. 🇨🇦 #4Nations
.@ShannonSharpe telling his brother Sterling Sharpe that he's finally made the @ProFootballHOF will move you to tears. 🥹 #PFHOF25
Most who know me also know Ivonne. She is one of the most generous & caring people in the world. On Nov 7, Ivonne sustained a massive stroke, leaving her with a number of limitations & the inability to work. If you'd like to donate to her journey see below gofundme.com/f/support-ivon…
Article on the High-Low Concept of Training. Defining and refining the concept. @DerekMHansen with a great article about a week ago or so. He has a YouTube video discussing it as well. Read the article and then checkout the video search.app/MQJmrXjYifNiXG…
I'm always looking for good examples of coaching, teaching and communication. I randomly stumbled across this video on YouTube and this instructor exemplifies great teaching on an elite level. youtube.com/watch?v=ISk5sG…
"The biggest thing for me is monitoring mechanics" In this Sportsmith premium presentation @DerekMHansen talks on a variety of sprint-based assessment and rehabilitation protocols used in the return-to-play process for athletes from a variety of sporting backgrounds. If you…
Jameis Winston can talk pregame, halftime or postgame anytime he wants.
Sprint training and sprint methodologies aren't just for the end of the rehab! In this Sportsmith Premium presentation, @DerekMHansen outlines the methods he uses taken from the sprint world to enhance return to play outcomes, particularly from hamstring injuries. Monitoring…