How Pro Athletes Really Train – A Sports Scientist Explains | Ben Thinking Ep. 126
In this episode, Ben is joined by Dr. Cordero Roche, a powerhouse in sports performance, biomechanics, and applied exercise science. They dive deep into how elite athletes actually train, what makes good data useful, and why the “boring stuff” still works best.
From D1 football to the New York Mets to founding the SPEED Lab at UNLV, Cordero shares how science and performance intersect, and why many programs still miss the basics. This is a masterclass in modern coaching, research, and real-world athletic development.
00:00 – Intro & the role of a speed coach
01:00 – The biomechanics behind…
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