Abstract
This study employed a three-round Delphi study technique to identify key elements in speed development coaching by surveying 106 qualified coaches, including certified professionals, championship-winning coaches, facility operators, and NCAA strength-and-conditioning specialists. This study explored five critical domains: nonnegotiable elements of speed development, decision-making factors for teaching priorities, effective teaching methods, environmental influences, and coaching philosophies. The results revealed a significant emphasis on technique/mechanics and maximum velocity exposure as foundational speed development elements, with notable differences between elite-level and lower-level coaches. Elite coaches demonstrated more sophisticated measurement approaches through systematic data collection, advanced technical assessment tools, comprehensive performance metrics, and integrated feedback systems. The three-round consensus-building process identified patterns in coaching methodologies that contribute to speed development best practices, providing valuable insights for practitioners seeking to optimize athlete performance through evidence-based speed-training approaches.
Date Dissertation Completed
4-2025
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctorate of Education
Department
Education Studies
Dissertation Advisor
Rhea Walker
Dissertation Committee Members
Rhea Walker, Steve Baule, Ray Martinez
Location
Winona, Minnesota
Recommended Citation
Martinez, Dillon R., "Speed-Coaching as a Pedagogical Practice: Decision-Making and Priorities Among Successful Speed Coaches" (2025). Education Doctorate Dissertations. 27.
https://openriver.winona.edu/educationedddissertations/27
Metadata Creation Responsibility
Dillon Martinez
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