Education
FOUNDATIONS OF SPEED DEVELOPMENT - NOW AVAILABLE
What speed is, why sprinting matters, and how to implement speed work in a training system.
Includes practical guidance on:
The 4 “Levels of Speed”
Game Speed vs Top End Speed
“What”, “Why”, and “How”
Assessing and bucketing athletes
Three pillars for speed
Sprint exposure as both a performance and injury-prevention tool
Tracking/testing athletes over time with timing gates and leaderboards
Programming structure using high/low days and weekly speed exposure
This presentation emphasizes actionable coaching takeaways for coaches, parents, and both youth and competitive athletes, with a focus on movement quality, sprint mechanics, and consistent speed exposure.
Option 1: Presentation Only
Option 2: Presentation + 4 Resources: Three 6-week speed training programs + 15 Min Speed Workout Template + Full Training Day Example + Simple Sprint Guide
Option 3: All the above + 30-minute call with Coach Darren to dive deeper on what matters most to YOU!
“Great coaches don’t just teach - they stay teachable. Investing in your own growth is what keeps you worth investing in.”
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