05/25/2025
Talking with a parent yesterday, I was asked how do I get such great results so I thought I would give an in depth post on my philosophy and what we do. When looking at speed you have to prioritize what is important. There are a few factors that affect speed, mechanics, strength, power, mobility and neuromuscular coordination. Our approach is to prioritize what an athlete needs based on importance and a needs analysis through a force velocity profile and gate analysis. I will start by saying a lot of programs emphasize mechanics, and if that is what you are looking for that is not our number one priority. Sprint mechanics have the least impact on speed (Every track coach losing their mind). Of course there are outliers with things or flaws that may have to be emphasized based on an individual but based as a whole oftentimes it is underlying physical qualities that are impacting them. That doesn’t mean we never look at mechanics or drill them at times, just that it is not the primary emphasis. Now that is out of the way, what we do is this. We analyze athletes using force velocity profile to determine the needs based on certain metrics, those metrics are then prioritized, and a training plan is built to attack those metrics that need improvement, so those qualities will be emphasized. Athletes will always be exposed in the program to acceleration, transition work, and max velocity. We will just shift emphasis based on need. When you ask how we are different, it is that we individualize for improvement. Not that programs where everyone does the same thing can’t be effective, they can, but our philosophy is to be the best you have to do what is most effective.
At Speedxcel we have met with industry leaders at the highest levels over many years to develop our philosophy, and when a parent asks how you get such great results, they are a little surprised because they have tried the other way with little result and were skeptical until they are shown. That is what we pride ourselves in, results, working to be better each week, through individualizing and overcoming barriers to be faster.
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