Speed & Power Development Workshops
Master the science of speed. Our expert-led workshops bridge the gap between textbook mechanics and on-field results for athletes and coaches.
Our Speed & Power Workshop is a practical, system-driven session designed to build real athletic capability. This video captures the energy and focus of the workshop, where athletes and coaches learn to develop speed that shows up on the field.
This masterclass is a deep dive into the science and application of speed and power. The session is structured into four key modules: Velocity-Based Training (VBT), linear speed mechanics, power and ballistic methods, and data-driven performance analysis.
We start by identifying the root cause of performance plateaus. This educational breakdown explains why many adult runners are limited by their mechanics, not their fitness, setting the stage for how our workshops provide the solution.
To fix a problem, you must first understand it. This graphic details common mechanical errors like overstriding, poor front-side mechanics, and excessive ground contact time that prevent athletes from reaching their true speed potential.
We teach that top speed is about efficient force application, not just effort. This visual explains the key characteristics of elite runners at maximum velocity, such as minimal braking forces and short ground contact times.
Speed leaks are common, but they are also fixable. This list identifies frequent mistakes like overstriding, weak hip flexors, and poor postural control that limit an athlete's speed, all of which we address in our coaching.
Plyometrics are a cornerstone of power development. In this video, Coach Joshua outlines our Plyometric Development Workshop, covering everything from the foundational components to advanced progressions for both lower and upper body.
This workshop is a focused session designed to enhance multidirectional speed. We cover running mechanics, acceleration drills, and sport-specific agility patterns to improve footwork and reaction time under pressure.
Every minute of our workshops is structured for maximum learning. This schedule details the flow of our speed and agility session, moving logically from running mechanics to acceleration, change of direction, and foot-specific analysis.
Our workshops are designed for a specific audience. This graphic clarifies that our sessions are advanced masterclasses for athletes, coaches, and physios who want clear frameworks and repeatable drills, not beginner theory.
About Speed & Power Development
Unlike standard seminars, our sessions prioritize movement literacy over theory. You will spend 70% of your time on-turf, applying sprint mechanics and plyometric progressions under real-time coaching, ensuring you leave with practical frameworks rather than just abstract notes.
We move beyond generic drills to teach the science behind every movement. Our masterclasses are built on core sports science principles, meaning every drill you learn is backed by data, from force-velocity profiling to ground contact time analysis.
What you will master:
- Sprint Mechanics: We deconstruct the phases of a sprint, identifying 'speed leaks' like overstriding or poor postural control. You learn to fix these using specific, actionable coaching cues.
- Plyometric Systems: We teach the Stretch-Shortening Cycle and how to program jumps and landings so they improve power rather than just inducing fatigue.
- Velocity-Based Training: Learn how to use VBT sensors to regulate intensity, ensuring you are training at the right velocity for your specific goals.
- Practical Coaching: For coaches and physios, this is about learning to read an athlete's movement in real-time and providing feedback that immediately changes performance.
These workshops are designed for those who want to stop guessing and start training with intent. We do not just show you exercises; we show you how to build a program that scales, whether you are training yourself or a team of athletes.
Rapid Sport Fitness
Chelston and the RSF team treat training as a system, not a collection of random sets. We help you cut through the myths with data-backed coaching that translates directly to the field, whether you are a coach or an athlete.
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