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Training for Real Life: Lessons from Three Elite Performance Coaches Derek Hansen, Veronica Zuccala, and Andrew Hauser
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- Stronger with Don Saladino
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- Jul 7, 2026
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- 1790
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Summary
Don brings on three leaders in performance training and human movement: Derek Hansen, Veronica Zuccala, and Andrew Hauser. Together, they tackle a question that every coach and fitness enthusiast eventually faces: what does an ideal training system actually look like? The conversation explores sprinting, movement competency, general physical preparedness, skill acquisition, program design, and why the best coaches often prioritize consistency and simplicity over novelty and optimization. Derek has spent decades working with elite athletes across the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, and Olympic sports, specializing in speed development and running mechanics. Veronica combines neuroscience, psychology, and performance coaching through her work with Pre-Script, while Andrew brings experience from professional sports organizations including the Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves to his athlete and general population coaching practice. ----------------------------- Sponsored By: Timeline / Mitopure: Get 20% off Mitopure to Target Age-Related Cellular Decline and Promote Anti-Aging and Health Longevity. Use code STRONGER at checkout for 20% off. Go to http://timeline.com/stronger ----------------------------- Got a question for Don? Call 1-855-348-3546 Please direct business inquires to: [email protected] Music Credits: Adam Arcuragi at The Moon Recording Company —----------------------------- 🔔 Subscribe for more episodes of Stronger 📲 Follow Don Saladino on Instagram: www.instagram.com/donsaladino Follow [guest] on Instagram 💪 For coaching, programs, and more USE CODE YOUTUBE15 FOR 15% OFF: https://donsaladino.com/gym-programs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices