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Speed Training For The HS Athlete

Speed Training For The HS Athlete. What Does It Take to Become Faster?. Victory belongs to the most persevering. -- Napoleon. Maximal Speed Development. 7 Pillars of Speed. Mental Preparation Nutrition Warm-Up Strength Training Speed Training Flexibility Conditioning.

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Speed Training For The HS Athlete

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  1. Speed Training For The HS Athlete

  2. What Does It Take to Become Faster? Victory belongs to the most persevering.-- Napoleon Maximal Speed Development

  3. 7 Pillars of Speed • Mental Preparation • Nutrition • Warm-Up • Strength Training • Speed Training • Flexibility • Conditioning Maximal Speed Development

  4. How Do I Properly Warm-Up? • Increase core temperature • Lubricate the joints • Prepare for specific movement • Slow to quick approach • Activate fast twitch muscle fibers • Turn on the glutes Maximal Speed Development

  5. Eating For Speed • Protein for muscle repair • Complex carbohydrates for energy • Good fats for proper hormone function • Nutrient timing • Hydration • Don’t eat for taste • Goal-oriented eating • Supplements are optional • Eat your veggies • Game-time snack Maximal Speed Development

  6. The Right Strength • Focus on posterior chain • Multi joint movements • Slow exercise specific warm-ups • Balance between movements • 2 must have stretches • Proper rest periods • Progressive increases • Account for outside stressors • Program deloading periods • Injury-prevention is key • Focus Maximal Speed Development

  7. Speed Training • Force= Mass x Acceleration • Proper recovery periods • No fatigue • Get strong • Perfect speed mechanics • Plyometrics • Video Analysis • Time yourself • Progress with improvement • Stay away from gimmicks • Long term approach Maximal Speed Development

  8. Conditioning • Study the game • Sport specific • Assess your current abilities • Address your weaknesses • Know when to add to your program • Be progressive Maximal Speed Development

  9. Flexibility & Recovery • Timing • How long do I hold stretches? • Need specific • Post-Workout nutrition • Foam Rolling • Massage • Contrast Showers • Fish Oil • Sleep Maximal Speed Development

  10. Mental Prep • Character, Character, Character • Focus • Vision • Goal Sheet • Verbal Affirmation “As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he.” Proverbs 23:7 Maximal Speed Development

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