From athletes, coaches and others…
“If I were starting a new training business or starting with a new professional team, Derek Hansen would be the first person I would hire. Derek combines the knowledge of sprinting and speed development with the ability of how to combine it for team sports – which is the most important quality for any sport.”
Al Vermeil – Former Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Chicago Bulls of the NBA. Coach Vermeil has six NBA championship rings, as well as a Super Bowl ring as the strength coach for the San Franciso 49’ers, making him the most successful strength coach in professional sports. Al also has experience working in Major League Baseball.
“Derek Hansen provides the best approach for athlete speed-strength conditioning in Western Canada. Not only was he they instrumental in getting me to the 2006 Winter Olympics, but he will also play a big role in putting me on the podium for 2010!”
Steve Larsen – 2006 Winter Olympian – Four-Man Bobsleigh. Steve is currently training with Fast4 staff to prepare for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, BC. He is aiming for the podium in both the two-man and four-man bobsleigh events. Steve was also the BC 100m champion from 2003 to 2005, and was a standout running back in BC Junior Football.
“Derek Hansen is one of a few coaches who understands the science of high-performance training. He has the remarkable ability to bring out peak performances in all of the athletes that he coaches. Never have I had a coach who is as diligent and committed to his athletes’ development as Derek. I owe the resurrection of my career to his efforts.”
Nathan Taylor – 2006 Commonwealth Games Bronze Medalist – 4×100m Relay.
