Speed-Strength Training Basics

In the article Speed-Strength Training Basics, by Derek Hansen, we learn that speed is an "acquired skill" that takes years to master.  It is very interesting that this article points out that sprinters in their early and mid thirties are not even in the peak of their career yet.  We learn over and over that humans reach their physical potential in their mid to late twenties, but this article suggests that improvement can be made in later years.  This article tells how posture, neuromuscular recruitment, strength and flexibility are all things that can be trained to improve speed.
This article tells how greater acceleration can be achieved through a greater lean.  This is what we teach athletes at FAU. When the athletes are accelerating, we instruct them to stay low.  The ending position is still closer to upright.  Posture and form is one of the most difficult things to master when it comes to training for any skill.
I found it surprising that the best sprinters are usually older. This just goes to show that the biomechanical efficiency is of up most importance.  I am not convinced that the athlete has continued to get stronger, but I do believe that the athlete has mastered technique at this point.  It is like gymnastics.  The mastery of the technique is everything.  Once you can perform the skill correctly, you can be consistent and clean in your routine.