Lee is highly respected as one of the top athletic movement specialists in the world. In the last 35 years, he has devoted most of his time to training all ages and abilities. He has spent most of his time teaching his multi-directional speed methods to top performance coaches and fitness professionals worldwide. Lee has also dedicated countless hours to mentoring up-and-coming sports performance trainers, many of who have gone into the profession and made a significant impact themselves. Since 1989, Lee has taught foundation movement to beginning youngsters and helped young amateur athletes to professional athletes become quicker, faster, and stronger. With the release of Ground Breaking Athletic Movement in 2003, Lee revolutionized the performance industry with his proven methods and strategies for multi-directional speed. His innovative approach to training has impacted how athletic movement speed is taught. Lee brought to light the importance and fine points of the “Plyo Step,” “Hip Turn,” “Lateral Run,” and athletic stance. According to Lee, “Speed and agility done right are about making sure we marry the natural movements athletes have with the effective and efficient body control to maximize speed and quickness.” I dive into everything multi directional speed and coaching with Lee and it’s a treat having a conversation that every coach will benefit from dramatically. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: How Lee’s disagreement with the basketball coach led him down the path of studying everything multi-directional speed The 3 biggest mistakes and myths of developing acceleration and game speed. How big of a factor does strength, power training, and mobility play in developing athleticism, speed and acceleration. Lee’s unusual athlete warm up model that integrates skill, movement, mobility and fun (and has the athletes wanting more). The reason you’ll be more athletic with the “plyo step”, why you naturally do it, and how to develop it even more. Lee’s multi level speed tier system and how to use it in your training. How to fit in everything the athlete needs in a real world training session without running out of time. How to improve basketball speed, agility, and athleticism and stand out from the rest. The 4 biggest things you can take away to improve your on court/field speed right now. The coaching secrets that turn the X’s and O’s into actual improvements in the athletes performance. Why top speed training is important when it comes to acceleration and athleticism no matter which sport you train. When speed training goes wrong, how to train for speed and how to train for conditioning, with examples Lee breaks down his 6-week speed program step-by-step and it will surprise you! What’s wrong with youth basketball, the AAU mode, and how to best develop it Shout out to our sponsor Vagaro Pro! It’s the leading booking & management app for any size business whether you are a solopreneur or you own multiple gym locations. They’re also our new partner for the Vigor Life podcast! We can’t wait to bring you more insight & knowledge to help you reach those goals, both physically AND fiscally. So, keep tuning in, and tell a friend, because this year we’re taking it to new levels! Check out their website & go here to see how your business could benefit too! LINKS AND RESOURCES: Lee Taft Website  www.LeeTaft.com Lee Taft’s On Court Basketball Speed  https://leetaft.com/product/on-court-basketball-speed/ Lee Taft Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/leetaft/ Vigor Life Podcast (iTunes)  h Vigor Life Podcast on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/0gp1uXtwfRUcBkfS1P1uim?si=kcUu2vhPRwuxdV5kTzQrug Luka Hocevar YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ29YcBh-g6onRujX3wD_XA?view_as=subscriber