F.A.S.T. School Fundamentals:
The Coach's Complete Guide to Speed Training
The Speed Training Blueprint for Personal Trainers, Speed Coaches, Strength & Conditioning Coaches and Passionate Parents.
Merge science with application to get F.A.S.T.
What do you get when you blend Dr. Ken Clark's rigorous scientific approach with Coach Duane Carlisle's unmatched practical experience?
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Introducing F.A.S.T. School Fundamentals: The Coach's Complete Guide to Speed Training
Each session lasts for 90 minutes, including guided discussions on the science and application of speed training, Q&A, and hot seat sessions. Replays will be available within two business days on the program website.
Session #1
The C2 Method to Mastering Acceleration for Team Sport Athletes
In this session, you’ll learn how to:
- Foundations Unveiled: Dive deep with Dr. Clark into the biomechanics and science behind acceleration. Understand the fundamental movements and mechanics that are key to explosive starts and quick transitions, tailored specifically for team sports dynamics.
- C² in Action: Experience firsthand with Coach Carlisle the application of acceleration principles on the field or court. Learn the tried-and-true drills, techniques, and strategies to nurture and hone this critical skill in your athletes, regardless of their starting proficiency.
- From Theory to Application: Seamlessly integrate Dr. Clark's insights and Coach Carlisle's practical methods to create a holistic acceleration training regimen. Empower your athletes to translate their newfound knowledge into tangible on-field results, giving them a competitive edge like never before!
Session #2
The C2 Method to Improving Top-End Speed for Team Sport Athletes
In this session, you’ll learn how to:
- Top-End Science Unpacked: Engage with Dr. Clark as he unpacks the biomechanical aspects of top-end speed, tailored for team sports. Delve into the key mechanisms that fuel sustained velocity, and why some athletes can maintain high speeds while others taper off.
- C² Top-End Speed Drills: Step onto the field with Coach Carlisle and immerse yourself in hands-on training techniques focused on maximizing top-end speed. Experience a suite of drills designed to enhance step length and step rate, optimize running mechanics, and apply their top-end on the playing field.
- Bridging Knowledge & Performance: Seamlessly marry Dr. Clark's scientific revelations with Coach Carlisle's field-tested strategies. Learn to cultivate an environment where athletes internalize their understanding of top-end speed, and then translate into game-changing speed on the playing field.
Session #3
The C2 Method to Enhance Multi-Directional Speed for Team Sport Athletes
In this session, you’ll learn how to:
- In-depth Exploration of Multi-Directional Biomechanics: Dr. Clark explains the science behind multi-directional speed, offering a comprehensive understanding of how athletes' biomechanics contribute to explosive changes in direction and the ability to decelerate and reaccelerate.
- Multi-Directional Speed Enhancing Drills and Strategies: Coach Carlisle unveils a curated selection of proven drills and exercises, meticulously designed to boost multi-directional speed. Each drill is underpinned by practical application and tailored for optimal results in team sports contexts.
- Integration of Science into Sport-Specific Training: Bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, the course seamlessly marries Dr. Clark's scientific insights with Coach Carlisle's on-field expertise. Attendees will learn how to adapt multi-directional speed principles to various team sports, ensuring athletes can apply their newfound agility effectively.
Session #4
Putting It All Together: A 6-Week Speed Plan to Get Lightning Fast
In this session, you’ll learn how to:
- Comprehensive 6-Week Training Blueprint: Dive into a carefully crafted program designed by the experts, Dr. Clark and Coach Carlisle. It strategically integrates three key components: acceleration, top-end speed, and multi-directional agility, ensuring athletes are prepared for any on-field scenario.
- Interactive PDF Training Plan: Navigate with ease through our digital training manual. Complete with detailed training plans, and clickable exercise demonstrations, it’s your resource to access as part of the course
Meet the dynamic duo in the
realm of speed training:
Coach Duane Carlisle and Dr. Ken Clark.
Their storied friendship and professional relationship span over 20 years, born from an internship at Lightning Fast Training Systems, Coach Carlisle’s pioneering facility in Downingtown, PA. Since then, Carlisle and Clark have spent countless hours exchanging ideas and debating methodologies — all aimed at perfecting the science and application of speed training.
Dr. Ken Clark
Dr. Ken Clark brings a robust scientific methodology, with his background as an Associate Professor in Kinesiology, former collegiate football player, and over a decade of hands-on coaching experience.
His educational pedigree in Applied Physiology and Biomechanics is the cherry on top that assures you’re learning the science of speed from one of the finest.
Coach Duane Carlisle
Coach Duane Carlisle has over 30 years experience training athletes, from young beginners to NFL luminaries. The creator of Lightning Fast Training Systems and Carlisle Performance Systems, Coach Carlisle has impacted thousands of middle school and high school team sport athletes, shaping them for success.
His involvement with the NFL, Purdue University, San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles, and Penn State clearly demonstrates his impressive skills and expertise.
Chris Poirier
“With an impressive three decades of expertise in the industry, Duane’s insights and proven strategies have revolutionized this business for coaches and trainers. His program’s comprehensive approach not only improves athlete’s agility and speed but also equips coaches with invaluable tools to amplify their own businesses.
Duane’s unrivaled guidance empowers coaches with a proven system that generates success. For any coach aspiring to excel in the world of speed training, Duane Carlisle’s program is an absolute game-changer.”
