Speed, Agility and Quickness Training for Kids

Description

Football players of all ages can benefit from speed and agility training. Since football requires bursts of speed and lateral movement, youth football players need to perform exercises that build muscles dynamically. In this exciting new series of videos, Coach Mike Jackson demonstrates over twenty speed and agility drills specifically designed for kids. This online resource is perfect for coaches and parents who want to get their players into top shape and give them an edge over the competition.

Lessons

Dynamic Warm-Ups

1 Introduction to Dynamic Warm-Ups 2 Warm-Up Movement Drill 3 Straight Leg Soldier Kick 4 6 Essential Dynamic Stretches 5 Spiderman

Speed

6 Introduction to Speed 7 Arm Swings 8 Acceleration 9 Fall then Tall 10 Resistance Training 11 Assistance Training

Agility and Quickness

12 Introduction to Agility and Quickness 13 Shuffles, Shuffle Changes and Over the Fence 14 Crossover & Backward Motions 15 Change in Direction 16 Ladder: Front to Back 17 Lateral Ladder Drill 18 Core Exercise with Ladder 19 Hurdles 20 The M Drill 21 Hexagon Drill

Cool Down and Stretches

22 Introduction to Cool Down and Stretches 23 Lap and Static Stretches

Sport Specific Training

24 Introduction to Sport Specific Drills 25 Sport Specific: Soccer 26 Sport Specific: Football 27 Sport Specific: Basketball 28 Sport Specific: Lacrosse 29 Sport Specific: Baseball

The Coach

Mike Jackson

Two-Time National Ultimate Frisbee Championship Qualifier

Mike Jackson has an extensive background in speed training. He has been the director of the Plainsboro Speed-Agility-Quickness Clinics since 2001 and serves as the league Speed-Agility-Quickness trainer for the West Windsor-Plainsboro Soccer Association and various high school varsity and club soccer teams as well as football, lacrosse, baseball and basketball teams.