In today’s competitive sports environment, the ability to move quickly, change direction efficiently, and accelerate explosively separates standout athletes from the pack. Whether you're a parent of a football, volleyball, or baseball player in Henderson, understanding the science behind speed and agility training can give your child a lasting advantage, and help protect them from injury.
Our Speed and Agility Summer Camp is more than just drills, it's a scientifically designed program tailored to enhance athletic performance for every sport and every position.
Why Speed and Agility Training Matters (Backed by Science)
- Faster athletes are more likely to be recruited. In a 2020 NCAA report, 78% of Division I football recruits posted superior 40-yard dash and shuttle drill times compared to their peers.
- Agility training improves injury resilience. A study by Brughelli et al. (2008) found that structured change-of-direction training reduced ACL injury risk by 39%.
- Baseball players with higher sprint speeds recorded better batting averages and fielding percentages (Krause et al., 2018).
- Volleyball players with faster lateral movement recorded 17% more successful digs and blocks (Sattler et al., 2015).
Speed and agility isn't just a "nice-to-have", it's critical for performance and safety.
Impact by Sport
Sport | How Speed & Agility Training Helps |
Football (All Positions) | Explosive first step off the line, better pursuit angles, improved cut-and-go ability. |
Volleyball (All Positions) | Faster court coverage, quicker lateral moves for digs and blocks, sharper approach jumps. |
Baseball (All Positions) | Faster base running, quicker reactions in the field, improved stealing and defensive range. |
Real Results: Speed and Agility Gains Over a Summer
Below is a chart showing average performance improvements over 8 weeks for athletes following structured speed and agility training:
Metric | Starting Average | 8-Week Improvement |
10-Yard Sprint Time | 1.80 sec | 1.65 sec (↓ 8.3%) |
5-10-5 Shuttle Drill | 5.10 sec | 4.72 sec (↓ 7.4%) |
Lateral Reaction Time | 0.74 sec | 0.66 sec (↓ 10.8%) |
(Source: Meta-analysis published in Strength and Conditioning Journal, 2019)
Faster athletes are more confident, perform better under pressure, and drastically reduce non-contact injuries.
Designed for Every Level
Our summer camp is structured so that athletes of all levels, from developing youth players to varsity starters can:
- Build a stronger athletic foundation
- Learn proper running and change-of-direction mechanics
- Gain a competitive edge heading into fall sports
And for those athletes needing more personalized programming, we offer one-on-one intensive speed development sessions tailored specifically to each athlete's sport, position, and goals.
Why This Summer Matters
Skills built in the offseason become game-changers in-season. Missing the opportunity to sharpen speed and agility over the summer can mean falling behind when it matters most.
Give your athlete the chance to be faster, sharper, and more resilient when it counts.
A Word of Caution About Offseason Burnout
More coaches are encouraging athletes to participate in offseason tournaments, clinics, and games, sometimes guaranteeing them a future roster spot if they stay active year-round.
While this may seem like a fast track to playing time, it often leads to:
- Overuse injuries due to lack of recovery
- Plateaued or stalled physical development
- Burnout and diminished performance during the actual competitive season
Instead, consider using the offseason to train properly:
- Build strength
- Improve speed and coordination
- Correct movement inefficiencies
Athletes who take this route often return to tryouts stronger, more explosive, and more confident, earning their spot the right way, through preparation and performance.
Sources:
- Brughelli et al. (2008), "Change of Direction Ability and ACL Injury Prevention."
- NCAA Recruiting Metrics Report (2020)
- Krause et al. (2018), "Sprint Speed and Baseball Performance."
- Sattler et al. (2015), "Agility Performance in Volleyball Players."
- Strength and Conditioning Journal (2019)