Week 1–2: Foundation Phase (Goal: Intro to sprint mechanics and repeat sprint ability)
10-yard accelerations at 70–80% effort
Emphasis on clean movement patterns, body positioning, and technical drills
Low sprint volume to ease into intensity safely
Aerobic conditioning to facilitate recovery from high-intensity sprint days
Week 3–5: Acceleration Build-Up (Goal: Increase intensity and sprint capacity)
Continued focus on 10-yard sprints with higher total reps per session
Slight increase in intensity (up to 80%)
Reinforcement of first-step explosiveness and horizontal force application
Aerobic conditioning to facilitate recovery from high-intensity sprint days
Week 6–8: Submax Speed Exposure Phase (Goal: Progress into higher intensity sprint efforts)
Transition to 20-yard sprints at higher intensities
Continued focus on acceleration mechanics and posture
Volume carefully monitored to balance speed development with recovery
Maximum volume of aerobic conditioning met
WEEK 9: Maximum Velocity Phase (Goal: Exposure to maximal effort sprints)
Full-intent sprint reps at 30 yards
Long rest intervals to prioritize quality and nervous system recovery
Athletes are now ready for maintenance top-end speed training without breaking down
Maintenance of aerobic conditioning to promote recovery & circulation
Week 10: Deload + Taper (Goal: Allow the body to recover and peak)
Sprint volume and intensity reduced
Recovery-based work and lighter sprint sessions
Designed to prepare the athlete to peak the following week — whether for testing, tryouts, or start of season
✅ Running Warm-Ups
✅ Running Mechanics Drills
✅ Proper Sprint & Speed Progression Plan
✅ Aerobic Conditioning to support recovery & circulation from high-intensity sprint efforts
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