Sprint-Based Football - Building Faster, Stronger Athletes – Nick Micetich, Strength & Conditioning Coach, Minooka, IL

On this episode of Sprint-Based Football, Tony Holler sits down with Nick Micetich, the dynamic strength and conditioning coach at Minooka High School. At just 27, Nick has already redefined what high school athletic development looks like—blending science, sprint-based philosophy, and hands-on coaching into a results-driven system. The conversation dives deep into the integration of Reflexive Performance Reset (RPR), data-driven training, and injury prevention strategies that have helped drastically reduce athlete injuries. Nick shares how Minooka's strength program evolved into a school-wide curriculum and why multi-sport participation remains a key to long-term athletic success. From innovative tools like the Shredmill and the Goat Drill to insights on building buy-in, fostering culture, and leveraging social media, this episode is a must-listen for coaches aiming to future-proof their programs. Discover how Nick and his team are not just producing faster athletes—they’re shaping smarter, more resilient ones. Chapters Introduction to Nick Micetich Coaching Journey & Philosophy Strength & Conditioning in High School Sports Sprint-Based Football & Injury Prevention Using RPR for Performance & Recovery Building Buy-In for New Training Methods Tools & Tech: The Shred Mill and More In-Season Training Strategies Measuring and Tracking Athlete Performance Power Metrics: Truck Stick & Power Quotient Importance of Size, Speed, and Multi-Sport Athletes Advanced Techniques: Square One & Beyond Support our Partner: Titan GPS Founded and based in Texas, Titan GPS is your key to sprint-based football success. Designed specifically for high school football, Titan tracks the metrics that matter, like top speed, explosive acceleration, and even the powerful 'truck stick'—speed times weight for the ultimate performance insight.  Whether it’s optimizing practice, spotlighting players with 3D highlights, or giving recruiters verified in-game stats, Titan delivers. And with no minimums to get started, Titan walks you through every step. Message them on X @titansensor to learn more. Titan GPS—performance measured, potential unlocked.  https://www.titansensor.com/ DM Titan: https://x.com/titansensor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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