Sprint-Based Football

Speed, power, and explosiveness are vital components to a successful team. As a coach, you must make sure your team's inner being and core values are in check. It's important to attract great athletes to your program. Create a happy and healthy team atmosphere first. It's a must to teach players to build their own houses. “This is not just a speed development program, it is a program philosophy!”.

Creating a successful speed-based team is no simple task. There are many obstacles that will be in your way, however, with the help of Coach Garrett Mueller you’ll have everything you need. 

In this course, Stewartville Senior High School Head  Football Coach, Garrett Mueller, gives a very in-depth look into the Stewartville High School Football Program and what they do to create a successful sprint-based football program.

Simply click the ‘Book This Course’ button at the top right of this page, place your order, and you’ll immediately be logged into the training with full access. Takeaway coach Garrett Mueller's strategy and guide to creating an explosive football team.

In the course, Coach Brad Dixon shares his journey in developing a sprint-based football program and how he transformed his football program with innovative training methods. From his experience at Central, he explains how he overcame challenges and adopted a speed-first approach to coaching.
The course covers the key changes made in 2018, shifting from conventional methods to what he now considers the "right way" to coach football. Coach Dixon provides practical strategies for using sprint-based training to improve player performance, build team success, and learn from real-world experiences.

The offense doesn't have to be complicated, it shouldn't be too complex that your players are unsure of what to run or how to run it. The best offenses are usually those that are simple and effective. Being in control is key to having an impactful offense. Fewer practices, more plays. 

In this course,  Coach Dan Casey discusses the art of offense and keeping things simple. He breaks downplays, formations, and motions that can help develop and improve any offense to run with simplexity. Find what you need to keep things simple yet effective!

Simply click the ‘Book This Course’ button at the top right of this page, place your order, and you’ll immediately be logged into the training with full access. Take away Dan Casey’s tips and tricks to developing an effective and simple offensive attack today!

In this course, Dan Casey an experienced football coach and consultant, guides you through effective strategies to develop speed and improve team performance. With a background in coaching at Episcopal High School in Houston and expertise in sprint-based football, Casey shares practical techniques to get athletes into open spaces. The course covers key concepts such as the Satellite Express offense, Mike Leach’s philosophy, effective playbook management, and adapting strategies to exploit mismatches. Through practical drills and Q&A sessions, coaches will learn how to maximize their team's speed, enhance offensive performance, and implement successful tactics that can be used in games.

Casey begins by emphasizing the importance of adopting a mentality of "opportunity over ordeal." He shares insights on how coaches often fall into the trap of complaining about challenges, whether it’s an injury, a struggling player, or unforeseen setbacks. Dan stresses that, like legendary coach Bill Walsh, coaches should view every challenge as an opportunity to grow, adapt, and innovate, rather than as an insurmountable ordeal. The lesson covers practical strategies for building a strong team culture, maintaining discipline, and holding everyone accountable to the team's values and goals.

In this session, Chris Korfist discuses the weight room exercises and strategies that directly improve running speed. With over 40 years of experience in strength training and athletic performance, Chris breaks down the essentials of selecting exercises that enhance sprinting mechanics, maximize neuromuscular output, and avoid wasted effort on ineffective routines. He also discusses auto-regulation as a method to optimize workouts based on real-time fatigue and performance, and he underscores the critical connection between cervical stability, vision, and neural drivers in achieving maximum speed. 

In this session, Dan Fichter discusses two-point plays, sharing insights from his unique coaching journey that spans football, track, and strength conditioning. As a high school head coach and former collegiate player, Dan combines practical experience with a passion for innovation. He highlights the importance of staying ahead by embracing new ideas, learning from others, and adapting strategies to fit team strengths. With experience in both offense and defense, Dan provides actionable advice for coaches looking to refine their approach and achieve success on the field.

In this session, Spellman discusses decision-making's role in achieving speed and efficiency. Building on foundational concepts from his previous presentation, he focuses on the application of systems, frameworks, and models to navigate challenges and optimize outcomes. From personal experiences, including his tenure with USA Rugby, Spellman examines the evolution of expertise, the pitfalls of confirmation bias, and the balance between technology and human problem-solving.

In this session, Brad Dixon will take you through his journey of creating and implementing sprint-based football training. He has been deeply involved in transforming high school football practices, particularly focusing on sprint-based techniques. He shared the struggles and insights he experienced along the way, starting with the realization in 2017 that there had to be a better way. Brad talked about how he built the Panther Fast program and how it has evolved over the years. He explained how he moved beyond the traditional drills and conditioning that had been around for decades and began prioritizing speed to improve performance. This session is for coaches who are ready to rethink their training methods and look for new ways to help their athletes excel.

During the offseason coaches must look into the logic and rationales of their planning. What do they want to include? How much of it? How often and when? It's important to take note of the program's best performing indicators such as wellness in all stages of a player's development as well as lifestyle. What are the habits of hygiene, nutrition, and sleep? 

In this course, Dan Pfaff discusses the purpose of planning in the offseason as well as the key performance indicators. He breaks down how to manage groups and maximize their energy into training. What you need for coaching, planning, and organizing is right here. 
 
Simply click the ‘Book This Course’ button at the top right of this page, place your order, and you’ll immediately be logged into the training with full access. Take Dan Pfaff’s tips and blueprints for planning and periodization today!

TFC Presentation by Garrett Mueller

In this course, Tony Holler introduces a more efficient and player-focused approach. He also emphasizes daily improvement, maintaining player health, and fostering true mental toughness without relying on outdated methods compared to exhausting practices, unnecessary conditioning, and ineffective “tough guy” strategies. Learn with Tony how to optimize performance and build cohesive, winning teams.

In this course, Garrett Mueller, the head football coach at Stewartville High School, discusses the importance of speed in football and how it contributes to building a winning program. Mueller shares his journey of discovering sprint-based football in 2019 and how it transformed his coaching approach. He emphasizes the significance of a sprint-based philosophy that goes beyond just speed training, it's about fostering a culture of high-performance athletes who are not only physically prepared but also mentally and emotionally invested in the program. With over six successful seasons, including two undefeated state championships, Mueller illustrates how this methodology works from the top to the bottom of the program, benefiting all levels from varsity to middle school.

Mueller also highlights the integration of GPS data in their training, providing hard evidence of the effectiveness of sprint-based football. This data shows how the athletes' preparation on the practice field directly translates to high-level performance on game days. The course also focuses on the program philosophy, creating positive, impactful experiences for athletes, building strong relationships, and prioritizing the development of well-rounded young men. This approach, according to Mueller, is what truly drives the success of sprint-based football and makes it more than just a speed training program, but a philosophy that shapes the entire team culture.

In this course, Dan Fichter, owner of WannaGetFast Power/Speed Training, will share effective in-season training strategies to help athletes stay at their best. From his extensive experience working with elite athletes and teams, Dan will introduce practical, neurological-based techniques designed to enhance performance and recovery. This session is ideal for coaches and athletes looking for actionable insights to maintain peak condition throughout the season.

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