Speed and Agility Training for Softball Athletes By Mark Keil, CSCS Posted on August 5, 2024 Speed and agility are pivotal to excelling in softball. Developing these physical attributes will help the athlete perform better in base running, fielding, pitching, and hitting. This article looks at the importance of speed and agility in softball and…
Creating Explosive Soccer Athletes By Mark Keil, CSCS Posted on August 1, 2024 By Mark Keil, CSCS Posted on August 1, 2024 Speed and agility are critical components that significantly impact a soccer athlete’s performance. The ability to change direction efficiently and develop explosive acceleration speed is crucial to being a high-performing soccer athlete. This…
Speed and Agility Training for Football Athletes By Mark Keil, CSCS Posted on August 4, 2024 In football, speed and agility are not merely advantageous but essential for players seeking to excel in a sport defined by rapid changes in pace and direction. Integrating speed and agility into training regimens transforms good players into exceptional…
Speed and Agility in Baseball Performance By Mark Keil, CSCS Posted on August 3, 2024 Baseball is a sport that blends strategy, skill, and athleticism. While short bursts of speed frequently characterize baseball, it’s these short sprints and quick agility that often determine the outcome of a play, an inning, or even a game. Speed…
Developing Change of Direction Quickness in Youth Athletes By Mark Keil, CSCS Posted on August 1, 2024 Developing Change of Direction (COD) Quickness in youth athletes is essential for enhancing their performance in sports such as soccer, baseball, basketball, football, and tennis. Change of Direction Quickness refers to an athlete’s ability to rapidly change direction…
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…