Why In-Season Speed Training is Important
🏃♂️ Why In-Season Speed Training Is a Game-Changer (and Why You Shouldn’t Stop Just Because Games Start)
When the season kicks off, most athletes and parents assume it’s time to hit pause on extra training — especially speed work.
But here’s the truth:
In-season speed training is one of the smartest, most effective ways to stay sharp, prevent injury, and stand out on game day.
Here’s why continuing to train during the season is a must — and how our Speed Academy can help.
🧠 1. Speed Declines Without Maintenance
Speed is one of the most trainable — and losable — qualities in sports. It takes 5-7 days to lose your speed progress. So that means if you are not hitting 90-95% of your top speed in sprints every week you will get slower.
Game play alone doesn’t provide the specific volume or intensity to maintain sprint technique, acceleration mechanics, or explosiveness. You may think you are running at top speed but often times it is only 80% speed. So, if you're not actively working on it, your speed will slowly fade throughout the season.
🦵 2. Injury Prevention Starts with Smart Training
As game loads increase, so does the risk of injury — especially soft-tissue injuries like hamstring strains.
Our in-season speed sessions:
Focus on short, high-quality reps (low fatigue, high output)
Reinforce proper sprint technique and posture
Keep hamstrings, hips, and glutes strong and explosive
This reduces injury risk and keeps athletes on the field. Speed training is not meant to be exhaustive but specific and intentional to improve without over doing it.
🧩 3. It Fills the Gaps Your Team Practice Misses
Team practices are focused on tactics, conditioning, and plays — not individual speed development.
Our sessions focus on:
Acceleration and change of direction mechanics
Linear sprint form
Individual weaknesses or asymmetries
So your athlete keeps developing, not just surviving.
⏱ 4. It Doesn’t Take Much
Just 1 session per week is enough to maintain — or even improve — top-end speed during the season.
Our in-season sessions are:
45–60 minutes
Low-volume but high-intensity
Designed to enhance, not interfere with, practices and games
🔥 5. It Builds Confidence
There’s something powerful about knowing you're staying sharp while others are losing their edge.
Athletes who train in-season stay confident, explosive, and ready to make game-changing plays — even late in the season when others are slowing down.
Want to see some results? This is what you can experience with in-season training:
This was even less than what you will receive by coming weekly for a 60 minute session, so your results can be even greater!
📣 Ready to Stay Fast All Season Long?
Our Speed Academy: In-Season Edition is built specifically for athletes who want to maintain performance, avoid injury, and gain a competitive edge — even in the middle of a packed schedule.
✅ 1-2x/week sessions
✅ Customized for in-season load
✅ Available for all athletes 10+
Spots are limited — We want to keep class sizes small so those interested can learn more and start signing up for sessions HERE or reach out with any questions at [email protected] or 513-279-8870
