Speed training - worth it?

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Thoughts on whether this actually helps? My D has never been the fastest but she could keep up with most. We are entering early puberty years and everyone else suddenly seems much faster. She’s on the small side…has good stamina but slow on the acceleration.

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Thoughts on whether this actually helps? My D has never been the fastest but she could keep up with most. We are entering early puberty years and everyone else suddenly seems much faster. She’s on the small side…has good stamina but slow on the acceleration.

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Thoughts on whether this actually helps? My D has never been the fastest but she could keep up with most. We are entering early puberty years and everyone else suddenly seems much faster. She’s on the small side…has good stamina but slow on the acceleration.

It depends on your expectations. It will help her, especially with running form, and will improve both speed and quickness, with you probably seeing more improvement with quickness (acceleration). However, it will not drastically improve either speed or quickness. To a large degree, you are either born with speed and quickness or you're not. Strength training will help as she gets older, but even then, it will not make a drastic improvement.

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It depends on your expectations. It will help her, especially with running form, and will improve both speed and quickness, with you probably seeing more improvement with quickness (acceleration). However, it will not drastically improve either speed or quickness. To a large degree, you are either born with speed and quickness or you're not. Strength training will help as she gets older, but even then, it will not make a drastic improvement.

I think this is correct -- it will be a lot of money spent on minimal returns because a lot of speed is genetic. Form can be taught -- but even those improvements will be pretty minimal. You could probably achieve the same thing by buying some hurdles and having her work on jumping over then, as many youtube videos will show you. But of course, kids will always prefer to be trained by someone who seems official and isn't their parent, and youtube videos really aren't that fun after a while.

A well-known group that does speed training is Parisi -- and they have places all around NJ and PA. They do group classes, which might be a more cost-effective way to try this sort of training out -- for speed and agility, you really don't need one-on-one coaching.

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It's natural to notice differences in speed as kids hit puberty at different times. While your daughter may not be the fastest, focusing on her strengths like stamina, soccer IQ, and skill development will help her remain competitive. Incorporating strength and speed training, particularly focusing on explosive movements, can improve her acceleration. Encourage a positive mindset and consider whether her current position suits her strengths. Work with a trainer who specializes in youth athletes to develop a program that enhances her speed and agility while building confidence. These sessions are typically once a week and do help. You’ll notice the difference in weeks. Also, have her do bare-footed “up-downs” (up on her tippy toes, back down, over and over). She can do 5 sets of 30 for 10-15 minutes before bed daily). Works like magic, isolates that part of the foot/ankle.

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I think this is correct -- it will be a lot of money spent on minimal returns because a lot of speed is genetic. Form can be taught -- but even those improvements will be pretty minimal. You could probably achieve the same thing by buying some hurdles and having her work on jumping over then, as many youtube videos will show you. But of course, kids will always prefer to be trained by someone who seems official and isn't their parent, and youtube videos really aren't that fun after a while.

A well-known group that does speed training is Parisi -- and they have places all around NJ and PA. They do group classes, which might be a more cost-effective way to try this sort of training out -- for speed and agility, you really don't need one-on-one coaching.

I concur, my daughter used these training sessions as a way to learn about how to maximize the speed she has now. Working with speed coaches will not make you significantly faster but they will teach you the proper running skills particularly for playing soccer. The improvement of her mechanics has been beneficial to her playing in college. They also taught her about maintaining fitness and lessening the chance for muscular injuries. I highly suggest if you go this route to use coaches with soccer experience.

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Speed isn't all natural, some players when they learn how to run ie opening up their hips and stride, do get faster. Once you learn the how you can learn they why with specific muscle groups to target for training. Will you become faster going to "speed" training for soccer, most likely not much but getting proper training will do wonders.

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Also, have her do bare-footed “up-downs” (up on her tippy toes, back down, over and over). She can do 5 sets of 30 for 10-15 minutes before bed daily). Works like magic, isolates that part of the foot/ankle.

a/k/a calf raises.

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Thoughts on whether this actually helps? My D has never been the fastest but she could keep up with most. We are entering early puberty years and everyone else suddenly seems much faster. She’s on the small side…has good stamina but slow on the acceleration.

Speed and agility training does help especially as kids go through puberty. It's not just straight speed but the ability to accelerate and to change directions rapidly. We've heard good things about Parisi Speed School but it's a little too far for us. AP2T offers speed and agility training. Honestly, it's something that benefits all athletes - if you google speed and agility training, you will probably find some decent options near where you live.

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Speed and agility training does help especially as kids go through puberty. It's not just straight speed but the ability to accelerate and to change directions rapidly. We've heard good things about Parisi Speed School but it's a little too far for us. AP2T offers speed and agility training. Honestly, it's something that benefits all athletes - if you google speed and agility training, you will probably find some decent options near where you live.

People can spin it which ever way they want you either born with speed or not

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People can spin it which ever way they want you either born with speed or not

Have you been reading these posts? No one has denied your DNA having the most to do with your speed, quickness and athleticism. That being said most are talking about “maximizing” your potential of the speed and quickness you have right now. Speed training will tech you the proper technique to running in soccer which is different to every other sport. Maybe you should re-read these posts before you give us your words of wisdom.

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Have you been reading these posts? No one has denied your DNA having the most to do with your speed, quickness and athleticism. That being said most are talking about “maximizing” your potential of the speed and quickness you have right now. Speed training will tech you the proper technique to running in soccer which is different to every other sport. Maybe you should re-read these posts before you give us your words of wisdom.

Keep searching for words of wisdom on this forum lol hopefully the speed training works out

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Keep searching for words of wisdom on this forum lol hopefully the speed training works out

LOLOL, it did work out for my kid, just got back from watching her play this weekend. For anyone reading these posts that are asking if it’s worth it take her for 1 session and “kick the tires”.