The Most Effective Method To Sprint Faster w/ NFL Speed Coach Les Spellman

Strength and Conditioning Coach Dane Miller sits down with NFL Speed Coach Les Spellman ‪@LesSpellman‬ to discuss the best ways to get athletes faster.

0:00 – Intro: Speed Training Breakdown Begins
1:17 – Who Is Les Spellman? NFL & Elite Speed Coach
2:31 – How Les Assesses NFL Combine Athletes
4:50 – Anthropometrics & Force Production Testing
7:03 – Step Length, Frequency & Running Quadrants
9:21 – Building the Weekly Combine Prep Schedule
12:37 – High/Low Training Model Explained
14:38 – Early Accel, Max Velocity & Late Accel Sessions
17:33 – What Low-Intensity Days Actually Look Like
20:55 – Inside Peak Strength App (Sponsor Segment)
22:06 – Perfect 40-Yard Dash Breakdown (Step-by-Step)
28:33 – How to Teach Acceleration: 4-Step, 7-Step, 12-Step Model
33:30 – Why Max Velocity Matters Less for Combine Prep
36:00 – Limb Length, Play Style & Quadrant Trends
39:35 – How to Train Speed in Limited Space
43:03 – Hip Extension, Flexion & Stiffness for Faster Sprinting
47:20 – Ankle + Knee Stiffness & Why It Matters
51:00 – Weight Room vs Sprinting: What Actually Transfers
54:55 – Spinal Engine Basics & How It Impacts Speed
1:04:50 – Dribbles Explained: Ankle, Calf, Knee Dribbles
1:11:00 – Flying 10s vs 40-Yard Dash: What Matters Most
1:18:15 – Speed Standards for Middle School & High School Athletes
1:23:00 – How to Pick Sled Resistance (Heavy/Medium/Light)
1:26:00 – Ken Clark’s 2-Mass Model & Practical Takeaways
1:30:00 – Final Thoughts + Where to Follow Les Spellman