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Historic Performance Podcast #36 - Ranell Hobson
Category: Sports & Recreation
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Publish Date: 2016-02-24 23:01:19
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In the 36th episode of the Historic Performance Podcast, I interview Ranell Hobson. Ranell is the Director of Programs and Training at the Academy of Sport Speed and Agility in Australia.

Ranell has over 20 years of experience teaching sport speed and agility. She has presented workshops and courses all over the world, including at several English Premier League clubs, such as Arsenal, Wigan Athletic, Leicester City, and Crystal Palace.

This year she is giving her first 1 Day Speed & Agility Course in the United States on June 29th at the University of South Carolina - Beaufort. 

For more information about the course, feel free to contact Mike Townsend. I would highly recommend attending.

In this episode, Ranell talks about her favorite acceleration and top speed drills for team sport athletes, her views on agility, and tips on how to correct running mechanic deficiencies with team sport athletes.

Overview of Podcast Episode

Here is a brief outline of what we covered in the show - 

  • Ranell's Physical Preparation Journey 
  • Assessing Running Mechanics in Adolescents
  • Differences in Running Mechanics between Team Sport Athletes and Track & Field Athletes
  • Acceleration & Top Speed Drills for Football Players
  • Creating a competitive environment
  • Thoughts on the agility ladder
  • Overview of agility & defining agility
  • Improving agility in team sport athletes
  • Ranell's favorite visual and auditory cues during agility training
  • What can be improved when it comes to addressing running mechanic deficiencies in youth football players?
  • Recommendations for young physical prep coaches
  • How to contact?

Connect with Ranell

Personal Twitter: @SpeedyRanell

Company Twitter: @ASSA_Australia 

Website: http://academyofsportspeed.com/

YouTube: ASSA SportSpeedAgility

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