Speed is a byproduct of all the other training disciplines combined. No single exercise or single training emphasis is more important than the process. Performing some box jumps followed by a couple of 10 yd fly-in sprints won’t do it. Nor will trying some cool exercise your trainer posted on Instagram work by itself either. Your program needs to be progressive, and it needs to be systematic. Our Speed Mechanics Program incorporates all four phases of Sprint Training. The Start, Acceleration, Drive, Endurance. Speed Endurance (Repeatability) or ability to repeat Maximal Speed is also a big point of emphasis in our Conditioning Program. Those Sprint Training Phases can be broken down into two disciplines, Linear or Lateral (Change of Direction) Speed. Linear Speed Mechanics is further broken down into two points of emphasis. Max Velocity, which focuses on Posture, Knee Lift and Recovery / Turnover. The other being Acceleration which focuses on an Explosive First Step, Push / Drive Phase. Our Lateral emphasis or COD discipline is divided based on either Open Hip or Crossover mechanics. Deceleration and acceleration starts and their mechanics specific to skating are also addressed. All incorporated to help the athlete cover as much distance as possible in the shortest period of time.

Being able to perform, at a very high level, at a high rate of speed, repeatedly, for an entire game is the Ultimate Goal. Our Speed Program has taken over 30 years to develop, utilized by some of the best players to ever play the game. All laid out in an age specific, Long Term Developmental Model. One thing is almost for certain, if you devote the time, energy and effort required to the Speed Program prescribed, you will get faster.