Surfing the Turf

Sponsored by Eastbay 1-800-826-2205 Surfing the Turf Selecting the right turf shoe By AFM Staff Ask any coach at any level the hardest thing to teach to a player and the answer invariably comes up ‘speed.’ While it can be enhanced or modified, there’s no substitute for it. In many respects, a football player has it or doesn’t. Decisions are made on it and the football world has been fixated on it, especially the 40-yard dash time. Inherent to a college player’s ability to get to the NFL is a relatively competitive 40-yard dash time. A tenth of a second differential may make the difference between being a first round pick and an un-drafted free agent. Whether a burner at wide receiver or a pulling guard, times in this sprint help determine a prospect’s worth. Speed is important at every level; a key ingredient in maximizing a player’s speed is the shoe he uses. Crucial to