The Speed Report

Football has grown tremendously in the area of athletic development and strength development in recent years. The knowledge level in the weight room alone is nearly off the chart. The advent of the NSCA (National Strength and Conditioning Assoc.), which is now approximately 30 years old, provides certification for strength coaches nationally. The journals they supply are written by PHD scientists and are knee deep with physical science infomation which is almost beyond comprehension. However, while strength and power in the weight room is important and heavily emphasized it has a limiting carry over for speed enhancement on the field. Many athletes are very strong and powerful yet that alone doesn’t insure maximum results for speed development capability. Adapting the strength and power to the skill of running is of greater value for speed and movement results. Football Speed, Be