The 0.10 Second Difference
Description
Unlock the secrets of elite speed training with The 0.10 Second Difference course, featuring Dr. Nick Winkelman, Head of Athletic Performance and Science for the Irish Rugby Football Union and a global expert on speed training and coaching science. This course provides an inside look at the systems Exos uses to train the world’s top athletes, including those preparing for professional sports. Focused on the science and application of elite linear speed development, this course covers the time-tested drills and methodologies that help athletes run faster. With a mix of theory, technical models, and on-field practical exercises, this course guides you through techniques to optimize start, acceleration, and top-end speed for your athletes.
These proven methods were key in helping Xavier Worthy run a record-breaking 40-yard dash at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine.
Whether you’re a coach preparing athletes for professional leagues or working to enhance speed training in any sport, this course equips you with the tools needed to improve their linear speed and overall performance.
Available Course Credits
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ACSM | 4.00 | |
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NASM | 0.40 |
Learning Objectives
- Implement the Exos Linear Speed Development System to enhance athletes’ linear speed.
- Apply a 3-phase programming model to optimize 3-point starts, acceleration, and absolute speed.
- Identify and correct technical errors in acceleration and absolute speed using specific error identification models.
- Coach and demonstrate over 50 movements designed to improve starts, acceleration, and top-end speed, using effective cues and error correction techniques.
- Develop speed training programs tailored to the needs of athletes preparing for high-level competition, such as the NFL Scouting Combine.
Course Procedure
- Enroll in the course.
- View the course content.
- Take the test. (You must score 80% to pass. If you do not pass, you may retake the test.)
- Print your certificate of completion.
Course Content
| The 0.10 Second Difference The Science and Application of Elite Linear Speed Development | Module | ||
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The 0.10 Second Difference course offers a comprehensive and practical approach to speed training, designed for coaches and performance professionals aiming to enhance the linear speed of their athletes. Featuring insights from Dr. Nick Winkelman, Head of Athletic Performance and Science for the Irish Rugby Football Union and a global expert on speed training and coaching science, this course provides an in-depth look at the Exos system used to train some of the world’s top athletes, including those preparing for professional sports like the NFL.
This course focuses on the science and application of elite linear speed development. You’ll gain a thorough understanding of the Exos Linear Speed Development System, which has been pivotal in the success of athletes such as Xavier Worthy, who set a record-breaking 40-yard dash at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine.
Over 2.5 hours of detailed theory, you will explore programming and coaching models specifically designed for linear speed development. These models cover the essential aspects of speed training, including 3-point starts, acceleration, and absolute speed. Additionally, you will delve into technical models for identifying and correcting errors in both acceleration and top-end speed, ensuring that your athletes can achieve optimal performance.
The course also includes 90 minutes of on-field practical exercises that demonstrate how to apply these concepts in real-world scenarios. You’ll learn 50+ movements designed to optimize starts, acceleration, and absolute speed.
Each movement is accompanied by detailed descriptions, critical cues, and error correction insights, all demonstrated through live coaching sessions. These practical components are designed to provide you with the tools to immediately apply what you’ve learned to your own speed training programs.
Whether you’re working with athletes preparing for professional leagues or looking to improve the speed of athletes in other sports, The 0.10 Second Difference course offers a comprehensive toolkit for enhancing linear speed. This tactical approach to speed training ensures that you are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to make a significant impact on your athletes’ performance.
By the end of this course, you will be able to implement a structured and effective speed training program, helping your athletes achieve new levels of performance in their respective sports.
Subtitles Available
English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Italian and German.
*Translated subtitles are auto-generated.
Who Should Take This Course:
Sports coaches, strength and conditioning coaches, and coaches of professional and elite athlete
