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THE FAST LANE Episode 1

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Summary

In this debut of THE FAST LANE, Chris Korfist and Dan Fichter join Chris Kerr to explore speed and strength coaching, mentorship, and adaptability. From Louis Simmons stories to proven methods, they reveal how principles, passion, and continuous learning shape great coaches and lasting athlete impact.

Published: September 8, 2025 | Last Updated: June 9, 2026


SUMMARY

In this episode of THE FAST LANE, Chris Kerr sits down with coaches Chris Korfist and Dan Fichter to break down the foundations of coaching in speed, strength and athlete development.

They share their personal motivations, discuss how to positively influence younger athletes and dive into the techniques and principles that have shaped their philosophies. The conversation also explores their interactions with legendary coach Louis Simmons, the role of equipment, and the importance of adaptability in training.

At its core, this episode highlights coaching as a dynamic art form built on continuous learning and mentorship.

This episode also marks the launch of THE FAST LANE, a new monthly correspondence series as part of Rapid Fire. Each month, we’ll catch up with this trio to dive in on all things athletic development. This is part 1 of 2, of the first episode of the series! Stay tuned for part 2.

As always make sure you stream this on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and right in the video above!

TAKEAWAYS

  • Every coach has a personal story that drives their passion.
  • Understanding the brain’s role in performance is essential.
  • Excellence in coaching comes from replicating proven methods.
  • Adaptability is key—techniques must fit the athlete.
  • Foundational principles in speed and strength training matter most.
  • Mentorship can transform a coach’s philosophy.
  • Equipment is a vital piece of effective training.
  • Great coaches learn from a variety of methodologies.
  • The art of coaching is knowing when to apply the right technique.
  • Continuous learning and adaptation drive long-term success.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Introduction to Coaching Philosophy

02:48 – The Big Why Behind Coaching

05:19 – Influence and Legacy in Coaching

08:22 – Principles and Techniques in Coaching

10:56 – The Art of Coaching: Adapting to Athletes’ Needs

13:39 – Universal Principles of Speed and Strength

16:18 – Learning from Legends: Louis Simmons Stories

27:00 – The Journey of Learning and Growth

28:01 – The Importance of Diverse Knowledge

Authors

  • Chris Korfist is a Hall of Fame HS track coach. In over 30 years of experience he has coached over 30 All-state sprint relays, and over  30 All-state sprinters, helping to lead teams to multiple state championships and trophies in Illinois. He also owns Slow Guy Speed School where he trains clients ranging from NFL stars, Olympians to middle school athletes working to become the future stars. Slow Guy Speed School has produced over 100 All- state athletes. Chris has also consulted with multiple NFL, MLB, NBA and Rugby teams around the world. He is also co-founder of Reflexive Performance Reset (RPR) and Track and Football Consortium (TFC). He has published dozens of blogs and appeared on dozens of podcasts. Chris has also co-authored 5 published research papers on the development of speed.

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  • Chris Kerr is the Assistant Athletic Director of Sports Performance for Club Sports at Liberty University. His primary team responsibilities are Liberty’s D1 and D3 Men’s and D1 Women’s ACHA hockey teams. In his years at Liberty, he has coached 30+ seasons of hockey and won 7 Hockey National Championships due to Liberty’s unique set up of having 5 ACHA hockey teams.

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  • Dan Fichter is a Physical Education Teacher and Head Football Coach at West Irondequoit High School in Rochester NY. Fichter is a member of both the Section Five Hall of Fame and the Brockport State Hall of Fame, and has been a high school and college football coach for 20 plus years. In six seasons as head coach in football, Fichter’s team has played in three Sectional Finals and won two titles, and he won six Sectional Championships in Track and Field at Irondequoit High School.

    Fichter owns a company called Wannagetfast, where he trains athletes from all over the country. He has trained hundreds of professional athletes in strength and speed from all over the globe in just about every sporting endeavor.

    Dan's passion is using neurology to immediately impact movement as it relates to sports performance. He has learned from some of the greatest minds in the clinical neurology and human performance world.

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