The 300-Yard Shuttle: Overview, How to Perform, and the Benefits By Mark Keil, CSCS Posted on July 28, 2024 The 300-yard shuttle is a high-intensity interval training (HIIT) exercise used by athletes across various sports to enhance their speed, agility, and cardiovascular endurance. This drill, which involves repeated sprints over a set distance, is a…
How to Improve Youth Athlete Agility By Mark Keil, CSCS Posted on July 23, 2024 Agility is a crucial component of athletic performance, particularly for youth athletes involved in sports requiring quick changes of direction, balance, and coordination. Developing agility can significantly enhance an athlete’s ability to respond to dynamic game situations, outmaneuver opponents, and…
Increasing Youth Athlete Speed By Mark Keil, CSCS Posted on July 23, 2024 By Mark Keil, CSCS Posted on July 23, 2024 Speed is critical in every sport and can be the determining factor between who wins and who loses. For youth athletes, developing Speed is not just about running faster. Still, it involves a…
Speed and Agility – The Pillars of Athletic Performance By Mark Keil, CSCS Posted on July 22, 2024 By Mark Keil, CSCS Posted on July 22, 2024 Speed and agility are vital components of athletic performance. Speed refers to the distance the athlete can travel in a set amount of time. In contrast, agility refers…
Mastering the 40-Yard Dash: A Step-by-Step Guide By Mark Keil, CSCS Posted on July 9, 2024 By Mark Keil, CSCS Posted on July 9, 2024 The 40-yard Dash measures an athlete’s time to cover 40 yards (36.6 meters) from a standing start. It’s a test of speed, acceleration, and overall explosiveness often used to evaluate…
Benefits of the 5-10-5 Drill By Mark Keil, CSCS Posted on July 3, 2024 By Mark Keil, CSCS Posted on July 3, 2024 The Pro Agility Drill, or 5-10-5 Drill, is one of the most renowned drills for testing an athlete’s speed and agility. The Drill involves explosive sprints, rapid deceleration, and quick changes of…
Mastering the 5-10-5 Drill By Mark Keil, CSCS Posted on July 3, 2024 By Mark Keil, CSCS Posted on July 3, 2024 Agility drills are integral to enhancing athletic performance across various sports, and one of the most renowned drills is the 5-10-5, also known as the pro agility drill. This Drill tests an athlete’s…