1080 Motion at the 2026 NHL Combine: Supporting 2 New Tests
The National Hockey League (NHL) will utilize 1080 Motion technology for two new assessments at the 2026 Combine held in Buffalo NY in June.
June 4, 2026
Assisted Sprinting vs Overspeed, Return-to-Sprint, and Max Acceleration with Marco Airale
Elite sprint coach Marco Airale on programming assisted, resisted, and return-to-sprint work. The deep dive topics included velocity decrements for acceleration, braking forces, and the 103% line for overspeed.
June 4, 2026
Speed Training in Elite Soccer: A Roundtable with Sam Wilson (Arsenal) and Anders Braastad (Bodø/Glimt)
Sam Wilson (Arsenal) and Anders Braastad (Bodø/Glimt) dive into the real-world application of using the 1080 Sprint 2 with elite footballers. Topics building buy-in, to what it actually does (and doesn't) change in coaching, to the next frontiers of development.
June 1, 2026
Measuring Multi-Directional Speed and Route Efficiency: The 1- and 2-Second Test
Scott Cline's (Arizona Diamondback) time-based route efficiency protocol on the 1080 Sprint 2. Learn best practices, protocols, and normative data for your athletes.
May 27, 2026
How-To: Assisted Sprinting and Overspeed Setup, Progression, and Intent
Learn the how-to and best practices for doing assisted sprinting and overspeed for safe, efficient, and effective training with your athletes.
May 26, 2026
Training Deceleration: Building Better Brakes for Football Performance
Isaac Franco and the University of Arizona Football Performance Staff share how they systematically test, train, and develop elite braking ability with the 1080 Sprint 2.
May 11, 2026
Building a Complete Performance Training System with University of Washington Football
Tyler Owens, Ben Creamer, and Morris Henry share their system of building strength, speed, and power with motorized resistance. Performance staff of University of Washington Football.
April 28, 2026
Letter from the CEO: Upgraded Load
We've made a choice to take care of our 1080 community giving a 25% and 50% load upgrade to our Generation 2 machines.
April 27, 2026
Golf Strength & Power Training: A 4-Phase System for Speed, Health, and Performance
Derek Smidt walks us through how to build golf-specific strength and power with a 4-phase system focused on force, timing, and elasticity. Practical strategies to improve club head speed and reduce injury risk with motorized resistance.
April 6, 2026
Assisted Sprinting and Speed Development: What Coaches Are Actually Doing in the High School Setting
How Chris Korfist, Eric Lichter, and JT Ayers are using assisted sprinting to develop speed in high school athletes. Practical insights on programming, athlete readiness, and real-world application in track and field
March 25, 2026