Doc Kreis breaks down the area of speed like never before. His speed-strength training model is made up of four components: Absolute strength, explosive strength, starting strength and reaction strength. Each component depends on the other for maximum athletic performance. An athlete who is sound is all four components will progress in speed and in strength. Successful performance and survival in competition events requires all four components. The coach is responsible for setting the vision for your players. Key parts of the vision are plan, preparation, and execute. In this program, Speed days are Monday and Friday, while Tuesday and Thursday are for Change of Speed training. Speed training is broken down into the start, the run, and the finish. The "UCLA Football Field Setup" speed course is shown on the overhead and provides a detailed look at the drills and exercises used during the speed and change of speed days. In his enthusiastic style, Coach Kreis explains in detail his program that can be used to make great improvements in speed on the field.

110 minutes. 2007.

with Chris Doyle,
University of Iowa Football Strength & Conditioning Coach
Certification: National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA),
'99 NSCA Big 10 "Strength Coach of the Year"

The harder an athlete pushes against the ground, the higher the athlete will jump and faster the athlete will run. This program is presented in three categories designed to develop explosive power; lifts, jumps and throws. Including teaching progressions for the Olympic Lifts, Jump training and Medicine Ball Throws from beginner levels through advanced levels. Excellent instruction!

38 minutes. 2006.

with Chris Doyle,
University of Iowa Football Strength & Conditioning Coach
Certification: National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA),
'99 NSCA Big 10 "Strength Coach of the Year"

Foot speed and agility are critical to success in all sports. Winning with Fast Feet will teach you how to incorporate quickness and agility for all levels of athletes. Doyle strives to make the training fun by utilizing a variety of drills that keep athletes interested. Learn about the agility ladder, jump rope training, dot drills and the Hexagon. Improve body control, reduce injuries and gain an edge over your competition with Fast Feet.

24 minutes. 2006.

During his tenure at the University of Wisconsin, John Dettmann's efforts have played a part in nine bowl games and three Big Ten titles. Strength and speed has played a major role in consistent success the Badgers have enjoyed. Coach Dettmann has put special emphasis into developing and manipulating speed. He is convinced that this program can add speed to any player regardless of position. The warm-up exercises include a dynamic lap, leg swings, runner stretch, and toe taps. Coach Dettmann believes in designing programs for the majority, not the minority. This philosophy guarantees the biggest impact on the greatest number of athletes. To develop increased speed, several excellent drills are displayed. Drills include Fast Hips, High Knee Fast Tempo, Quick Feet, Foot Fire and Seated Fast Arm drill. By using small hurdles, coaches teach the non-dominant side to be as efficient as the dominant side. Athletes improve because technique progresses from easy to complicated drills. Starting quickly is taught and enhanced by the Incline Starting drill, the Pit Start, Assisted Starts, and the Bullet Belt Start. Developing power through jumping is also a big part of Wisconsin's philosophy. The double leg jump for distance, double leg jump with small hurdles, double leg hops for heights, power skips and box jumps make up the power segment of the workout. Speed conditioning includes the tempo run, contrast speed with uphill resisted sprints and weighted vest sprint. This program gives any coach an advantage by developing speed throughout his program. The proof is in the results. Coach Dettmann's magic has turned 2nd or 3rd round draft picks into solid first- rounders. Players and coaches will immediately buy into this speed manipulation program and yield results on the field.

50 minutes. 2006.