What if the biggest thing holding your athlete back isn't talent?

In this episode of the Booyah Sports Network, Keith Kimberlin sits down with Lorenzo Daniel, world-class sprinter, 9-time SEC Champion, NCAA Champion, Mississippi State Hall of Fame inductee, and performance coach, to discuss what separates elite athletes from everyone else.

From speed development and running mechanics to mindset, discipline, confidence, recovery, athletic IQ, social media, scholarships, and athlete development, Lorenzo shares lessons every parent should hear.

Whether your child plays football, volleyball, basketball, softball, baseball, soccer, track, or any other sport, this conversation is packed with valuable insights.

👇 Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:55 How Lorenzo Got the Nickname "Lo Turbo"
02:31 What It Feels Like to Be One of the Fastest Men on the Planet
03:15 Training Then vs Training Now
04:31 How Technology Has Changed Athlete Development
04:45 Are Athletes Mentally Tougher Today?
06:07 Why Kids Don't Know How to Run
07:15 Why Kids Don't Know How to Skip
08:30 Where Lorenzo Starts When Teaching Speed
10:34 Sports-Specific Speed Training
11:59 Does Speed Transfer Across Sports?
12:29 Techniques to Improve Vertical Jump
13:45 What Are Plyometrics?
14:39 Summer Training Mistakes Athletes Make
15:41 Why Every Athlete Needs a Plan
16:57 Why the Internet Is Both a Blessing and a Curse
17:51 Does Recovery Make You Faster?
18:11 Consistency and Discipline
19:02 What Hurts Athletic Progress?
21:25 Has Technology Helped or Hurt Athletes?
22:47 Why Lorenzo Would Rather Have a Superstar at 17 Than 12
23:51 Athletic IQ and Why It Matters
24:35 How Parents Can Improve Their Athlete's Mindset
25:56 Lorenzo Talks About His Kids and Their College Scholarships
26:47 Did Lorenzo Use His Gifts to Help His Kids Perform?
27:42 If You Want to Play College Sports, There's a Place for You
28:01 The University of Texas Scholarship Story
28:42 What Pressures Are Athletes Facing Today?
30:26 What To Tell An Athlete Before Competition
30:41 Lorenzo's Self-Sabotage Story and How He Overcame It
32:19 Parents Reinforcing Disappointment
32:52 How To Contact Lorenzo Daniel
33:15 Know The Coach Rapid Fire Questions
35:00 Closing Thoughts

If you're a sports parent, coach, or athlete, let us know in the comments:

What is the biggest challenge facing young athletes today?

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