In this episode of The Speed Lab Podcast, Les and Danny dive deep into the lessons from the NFL Combine, athlete rehab, and the balance between art and science in coaching. They share behind-the-scenes insights on calf strain rehab, the role of connective tissue, the challenges of interdisciplinary work, and how to create individualized plans inside a team environment. Interested in learning more about the Universal Speed Rating? Click here to schedule a quick call with our team.Episode Timestamps 0:00 – 4:30 | Crash course beginnings, chaos, and lessons learned 4:30 – 11:00 | Solving problems in human performance & staying curious 15:30 – 17:15 | Quadrants as a blueprint for sprint mechanics 26:30 – 33:00 | Inside calf strain rehab: long-duration isometrics, recovery, and daily oversight 35:00 – 37:15 | Connective tissue vs. muscle dominance — why strains happen 41:00 – 43:30 | Why rest and separation of health/performance fails athletes 53:30 – 55:30 | The paradox of concentric vs. eccentric force 58:30 – 1:04:00 | Foot mechanics, posterior tibialis, and performance impact 1:10:30 – 1:13:30 | Leadership lessons: range of motion, reliability, and profiling 1:16:40 – 1:19:45 | Individualization within team programming 1:26:15 – 1:29:45 | NFL complexity and building continuity of care 1:33:00 – End | The future of performance, human connection, and relationships

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