IU's Head Sprint Coach: Breaking Records by Training Less Than Everyone Else

IU's Head Sprint Coach: Breaking Records by Training Less Than Everyone Else

Author: Social Kick August 28, 2026 Duration: 48:33
Episode 313 of The Social Kick Podcast features Indiana University sprint coach John Long! Fresh off a historic season where the IU men scored massive points at NCAAs and the women shattered relay records, Coach Long joins Bryan Lundquist and Dr. John Mullen. From transitioning through the legendary coaching trees of Auburn (Marsh, Quick, Hawke) to implementing ultra-low volume sprint blocks, experimenting with Kaatsu training, underwater cameras, and the upcoming College Swim League (CSL) innovations, John breaks down the modern evolution of collegiate sprint training.

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