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We have some overview of our principles and training guidelines of our
program. At Schuman's Speed Center our Principles and Programs focus on:
Program Focus:
- Sprint Development
- Sprint Technique
- Sprint Mechanics
- Foot Quickness and Foot Speed
- Quickness through Agility work and Plyometrics
- Sport Specific Speed and Quickness Development
- Flexibility and Dynamic Stretching
- Explosion and Leaping Strength
Philosophy of Program:
Build athlete’s confidence and provide them with
multiple opportunities to succeed and they will define their path to
success!
- Success Breeds Success
- Develop Sound Mind and Sound Body
- Personal Improvement is a Must
- Always Build Confidence of Athletes
General Principles of our Speed Coaches:
- Bring great enthusiasm to the program
- Positive attitude is contagious, always compliment
and be specific when making corrections
- Be friendly and courteous to parents and athletes
- Focus on self-image improvement of athletes
- Be a technician, know mistakes, identify them and
correct them
- Be prompt and be courteous
- Exude confidence and build their confidence
- Greatness lies within and it is your job to help
them achieve their maximum goals
- Be aware of each individuals capabilities, skill
level, and needs so as to push them hard enough to accomplish their
goals, but to also enable them to love and enjoy their improvement
- Never use sarcasm!
- BECOME A MOTIVATION MACHINE! IF THEY BELIEVE IN
YOU, YOU CAN ACCOMPLISH ANYTHING AND ANY PROGRAM YOU RUN WILL BE A
SUCCESS
Testing:
- 40 yard dash
- 20 yard dash
- Standing broad jump
- 20 yard shuttle run
- 3 cone drill
- Vertical jump
Program Includes in Each Session:
- Dynamic Warm-up and Stretching
- Quickness and Agility Drills (including some
plyometrics)
- Sprinting and or Sprint Conditioning
- Sport Specific Work
- Warm-Down
Schuman’s Speed
Center
Sprinting System Includes:
1. Head is upright
2. Eyes straight ahead
3. Toes straight ahead or
slightly inward
4. Back should be upright
and slightly arched
5. Shoulders rotate with
elbows at 90 degrees
6. Wrists should be loose
and whip with arm action
7. Feet should be planted
directly under the hips
8. Legs should move
forward not up
9. Knees should be fully
extended on follow through
10. On recovery leg
should paw ground on contact
11. Feet should be dorsi-flexed and running on balls of feet
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