Sean Brosnan on Beyond Fast, Newbury Park, UCLA and What’s Next

Sean Brosnan on Beyond Fast, Newbury Park, UCLA and What’s Next

We talk with Sean Brosnan, the coach behind Newbury Park High School’s historic cross country program and co-author of the new book with Chris Lear and Andrew Geif dropping today "Beyond Fast." Sean discusses his unconventional coaching journey, the making of a high school dynasty, and his philosophies on training, athlete development, and overcoming challenges.

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  • Show notes:
  • 1:02 Introduction to Sean Brosnan Meet Sean and hear about his background, achievements at Newbury Park, and the new book "Beyond Fast."

  • 2:10 Sean's Journey to Writing 'Beyond Fast' Sean shares what inspired him to write the book and what it was like working with co-authors Chris Lear and Andrew Grefe.

  • 4:34 Sean's Unique Coaching Path From BMX to running, five colleges, and a winding road to coaching—Sean explains his unconventional journey and influences.

  • 12:29 Innovative Training Methods Sean challenges conventional running wisdom, discusses his approach to mileage, and how he keeps athletes progressing year-round.

  • 18:38 Building the Newbury Park Dynasty The early days at Newbury Park, earning buy-in from parents and athletes, and setting ambitious goals.

  • 27:43 The Rise of Newbury Park's Fame The team’s growing popularity, social media, and the “4:20 isn’t fast” movement.

  • 32:06 Sean's Departure from Newbury Park for UCLA Why Sean left for UCLA, the transition, and differences between high school and college coaching.

  • 34:34 Challenges and Criticisms at Newbury Park Addressing common criticisms about athlete recruitment and the program’s success.

  • 40:20 NCAA Violations and Legal Battle Sean discusses the NCAA investigation, his appeal, and the impact on his coaching career.

  • 49:17 Current Coaching Endeavors and Future Plans Sean’s current work with post-collegiate athletes and plans for a new pro group.

  • 52:28 Nico Young's Development and Potential Insights on coaching Nico Young and the development of elite talent.

  • 58:27 Coaching Philosophy and Hard Workouts Sean’s belief in hard workouts, athlete individuality, and the balance between training and racing.

  • 1:01:30 Conclusion and Book Promotion Final thoughts, where to find "Beyond Fast," and special offers for listeners.

Notable Quotes

  • “I always hate the word base phase. ... I like to do everything year round, and to me it's all progression.” (12:38)
  • “You gotta get the parents' support. ... ” (15:59)
  • “I love showing up. ... I love trying to figure out how to get someone faster.” (25:32)
  • “It's not that hard to be good in high school. ... If you have five guys that run four 20, you're like a top team in the country.” (16:40)
  • “I think people are so scared to push that red line of like, of really hard workouts. ... You gotta callous the system a little bit.” (59:06)

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