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50/50 and the 1080: MLB Speeds into October

Pitchers are throwing faster. Hitters are swinging faster. And players are running faster in the modern era of baseball. The numbers are readily tracked with modern technology such as Statcast and Trackman, and also more achievable with training methodologies overseen by individuals within the Professional Baseball Strength and Conditioning Coaches Society (PBSCCS) and technologies such […]

Where do you have to be fast to be fast?

Special guest post from 1080 Speed Clinic New York speaker Chris Korfist. Learn more about attending here. I have been sitting on the top of a 1080 Sprint for almost a decade, watching people run away from me as I record data. I have had young, old, fast, slow, big and small. The people at […]

The Science and Best Practice of Training Elite Sprinters

Humans are fascinated with sprinting speed and the bio-engineering of the human body that allows it to top out at 27.8 miles per hour (44.7 km per hour). With the excitement of the 2024 Paris Olympics, we cannot wait for the 100-meter race to take center stage. Who will be the fastest man and woman […]

A Few Take-Aways from the Sportsmith Speed Conference

Interest in speed continues to be at the forefront of thinking in the sports performance world. This was manifested on June 1-2 at the Sportsmith Speed Conference in Pittsburgh. The speaker lineup consisted of some of the best speed coaches and researchers. From the response of many, this highly anticipated event did not disappoint. We […]

Frozen Fury: Unleashing the Power of Michigan State Hockey

In the world of sports, few spectacles match the fast-paced intensity and exhilaration of ice hockey that requires unparalleled athleticism, strength, speed, and power. At the heart of ice hockey lies the artistry of skating that entails players gliding powerfully yet effortlessly across the ice. And in doing so deliver bone-crushing body checks and explosive […]

NFL Combine Training: Insight from Ryan Capretta

It’s that time of year again – “combine season”. The annual NFL Scouting Combine and Pro Days. The road to the pros, where prospects display their physical qualities and skills to the 32 NFL organizations in the hopes of achieving their childhood dream. The lead-up to the NFL combine begins in early January with many […]

Year-Round College Football Training with the 1080 Sprint: An Interview with Director of Speed Development John Shaw

About John Shaw: John is currently the Director of Speed Development for the University of Washington football team. Previously, he held this same position at the University of Arizona and University of Missouri. Prior to joining the college football ranks, Shaw spent 12 years coaching and mentoring high school athletes in Alabama and Mississippi Q: […]

Tennis – more than precision strokes and strategic finesse: Insights on speed development from Tennis Australia

Tennis is a symphony of skill, strategy, and sheer athleticism. Play consists of repetitive short (5-10 seconds) of high-intensity sprints where each play strikes the ball 2-3 times per rally and changes direction 3-5 times in the course of a point. Tracking data from the 2022 U.S. Open showed Fernanda Contreras Gomez recorded 1,478 feet […]

B3 Better: The Evolution and Growth of a Private Training Facility

Despite the growth in strength and conditioning programs within schools and club sports, several young athletes are investing in their sports performance at private facilities across the U.S. This also includes college athletes and even pro athletes looking to gain an edge in the off-season or in preparation for a combine event. To be a […]

Husky Football Unleashes Speed and Efficiency with 1080 and RockDaisy AMS

Huskies are often seen as sled dogs with great endurance. Think Iditorod – the long-distance race from Anchorage to Nome, Alaska covering about 1,000 miles often through harsh winter conditions. At the University of Washington, Husky football players also show great perseverance and strong towing abilities (using the 1080 Sprint) under the watchful and calculated […]