SAQ or Speed, Agility and Quickness Training increases athleticism.
Average athletes become good athletes; good athletes become great athletes; and great athletes become legends.
Speed is perhaps the most potent weapon in an athlete’s arsenal. It is the great equalizer
which enables players like Allen Iverson at a mere 6’0’’ to score on opponents more than a foot
taller.
Speed and athletic ability, like height, was once believed to be a product of one’s genes; an
inherited trait that one either had or didn’t have. Modern research has shown this is not the
case. Speed, agility, coordination and athleticism are physical activities that involve specific
muscles and neurons. These specific pathways can be trained to be faster and more efficient.
Like any other physical skill whether it is swinging a bat or making a foul shot, it can be
taught, learned, practiced and improved with the proper training techniques. This
neuromuscular connection can be developed and refined by the proper application of specific
drills and exercises.
SAQ training developes these neuromuscular pathways.
What is Speed, Agility and Quickness Training (SAQ)?
SAQ Training improves an athlete’s overall strength, balance, stability,
coordination, quickness and speed. At the core of SAQ training is a series
of drills and specific exercises that develop the body’s core muscle groups
and the neuromuscular pathways that control athletic movement.
Does SAQ training work?
ABSOLUTELY!! On average our students have been able to shave 0.2
seconds off their shuttle run time and have increased their vertical leap (a
measure of explosive power) by 1.5 inches. Speed, Agility and Quickness,
like any other physical skills, can be taught and enhanced through
practice and hard work.
SAQ Drills
| Agility Ladder Drills |
Hurdle Drills |
Overspeed training |
| Agility Ball Drills |
Stability Ball |
Speed Resistance Training |
| Balance Board Drills |
Cone Drills |
Plyometric Box Training |
Training Program
Our training program is 4 weeks long and consists of two 60 minute classes each week
for a total of 8 classes each session. Classes are held Monday, Wednesday and Friday 6:00-7:00 pm.
Athletes should make 2 of the 3 classes each week and can attend all three if they missed classes due to illness or schedule conflicts.
Classes typically start every month. Classes are open for kids ages 8-18.
Cost for the 4 week program is $75.00 Those wishing to attend all three classes a week can pay an additional $20.
Next Classes: For our current brochure that includes dates for the Jan-May 2009 Classes and a registration form Click here.
Typical Class
10 min
10 - 20 min
5 - 10 min
5 - 10 min
5 - 10 min
5 - 10 min
5 min |
warm-up (static/dynamic)
agility and footwork drills
balance and stability work
explosive power drills
speed reaction drills
form sprinting and striding
Cool down |
Team Training
We can develop a program, train your team and work it into your current training
regimen. ($10.00/athlete/lesson - minimum 8 athletes)
Private Lessons
Want more individualized attention? We can provide private lessons customized for
your particular sport(s) and position(s) and focusing on your specific needs.
($45.00/lesson for up to 4 athletes; $10.00/athlete thereafter)
Instructor: Steve Turpening
Certified Personal Trainer and Certified Speed, Agility and Quickness Trainer
Certified by NESTA (National Endurance Sports Training Association)
Conducted at: In The Zone . 6870 Chrisphalt Dr. . Bath, PA 18014
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