In this episode of Root to Rise, Dr. Emily Splichal sits down with Bill Parisi — legendary coach, entrepreneur, and founder of Parisi Speed School and the Fascia Training Academy — to explore what it truly means to build resilient, high-performing athletes for the long term.

With over 30 years of experience and more than one million athletes coached, Bill shares how his work bridges science, coaching, fascia, and human behavior. Together, Emily and Bill unpack the evolution of performance training, why fascia may be the missing link in athletic development, and how movement quality, sensory input, and foot function shape human potential from the ground up.

Together, they discuss:

• Bill Parisi's journey from elite athlete to founder of Parisi Speed School
• Why fascia is the missing link in speed, power, and resilience
• The foot's role in ground mechanics and athletic performance
• How to train durable humans, not just fast athletes
• What's next in performance training, recovery, and education

About Bill Parisi

Bill Parisi is the founder of the Parisi Speed School and a leading authority in human performance and speed training. Over the past three decades, he has coached more than one million athletes, ranging from youth beginners to NFL and Olympic competitors.

A pioneer in integrating fascia science into athletic development, Bill combines biomechanics, connective tissue research, and real-world coaching to help athletes move better, stay injury-resistant, and reach their full potential. He is the author of The Anatomy of Speed and Fascia Training: A Whole-System Approach, and continues to educate coaches and organizations worldwide on the future of performance training.

• Instagram: @bill_parisi
  
  

Parisi Speed School: parisischool.com