Training Programs Archives - SHIFT Speed Coaching

SHIFT Speed Drill Warmup, Part 4: Easy Series

How childlike skips are the foundation of sprinting faster and what to focus on when skipping forward, backward, and sideways.

2025-11-21

Speed, sports skills, Training Programs

SHIFT Speed Drill Warmup, Part 3: Bounce series

Technical cues for using Bounce drills within the SHIFT Speed Drill Warmup to become a faster sprinter, hurdler, or field sport athlete.

2025-09-26

Speed, Training Programs

The First Coaching Session

What happens in your first practice with a new coach? Here’s how I learn about YOU in our first practice at SHIFT Speed Coaching.

2024-06-14

Coaching Philosophy, Practice, Training Programs

Changing Gears: Open For Business!

Three weeks ago was the middle school district meet. Our little hurdle crew of 29 produced a 6th grade district champion girl, a 6th grade district runner-up boy, 3 other top 10s, and 17 personal bests at that meet! My first group of returning athletes at this school – 5 eighth graders and 2 seventh…

2024-06-02

Thinking, Training Programs

“Coach, Improve Thy Self”: Part 3 second

If you spent some time puzzling over part 1 and part 2 of my “Difference Between Cyclists and Weightlifters” graphs, you’re well prepared for what we’re doing here. The foundation of those two graphs is this belief: first, be an athlete; second, be awesome in your sport. Nothing replaces technical preparation in a sport. But…

2024-03-15

Coaching Philosophy, Mastery In Sports, Strength Training, Training, Training Programs