Speed
For many individuals, the one aspect that determines their status as an athlete is speed. The good news is speed is a skill, and like any skill speed can be taught.
Every aspect of running mechanics will be taught and reinforced at every training session. Improving running mechanics is the single quickest way to improve speed. While poor running mechanics may not appear to effect the young athlete in recreational leagues, it will begin to limit progress as the athletes moves through the various school levels of competition.
Though all athletes cannot be Olympic caliber sprinters, every athlete possesses the ability to become faster.
Plyometrics
Plyometrics drills turns strength into power. Plyometrics develops strength in the muscles, tendons, ligaments and bones and is designed to develop explosive, reactive movement.
Plyometrics bridges the gap between strength and speed, and is the link between the weight room and the playing field.
There are numerous plyometric drills which include:
Boxes
Barriers
Steps
Body plyos
Agility plyos
Upper body plyos
