218: How To Build Athleticism, Boost Performance, Reduce Injuries, and Why 10 x 10 Sprints Work w/ Derek Hansen

218: How To Build Athleticism, Boost Performance, Reduce Injuries, and Why 10 x 10 Sprints Work w/ Derek Hansen

January 13, 2026 · 1h 30m

About this episode

Derek Hansen discusses athleticism, injury prevention, and performance enhancement in sports.

It’s always a pleasure having a conversation with my friend Derek Hansen as we dive into athleticism, injury prevention, the many facets that influence human performance, as well as why an electrical power plant may be influencing the San Francisco 49ers performance ;) Derek M. Hansen has been a world renowned sport performance consultant and advisor to some of the top organizations, teams and athletes in professional and elite sports over the last 20 years. His coaching background and involvement in return-to-play protocols has spanned over 30 years. His areas of expertise include sport speed development, running mechanics, return-to-play management, strategic program planning and electrical stimulation technologies. His clients have included top organizations from the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, MLS, NCAA and the Bundesliga. He has also coached and advised thousands of athletes in the professional and collegiate ranks. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: => What pro organizations has Derek worked with and what insights has he got from working => Is more competition, more games, more revenue, the driving force behind the rise in injuries. => What happens when there’s no continuity in…

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