Speed development is about more than running faster.
To develop speed effectively, you need to understand how speed is produced, how it can be measured, and what the results actually tell you about an athlete.
That is why Tanner Speed Academy has created two free eBooks designed to give coaches, athletes and football academies practical insight into speed development and performance testing.
Free eBook #1: Unlocking Sprint Power
Understand what makes an athlete fast
Where does sprint speed really come from?
Unlocking Sprint Power explores the foundations behind explosive movement and explains how the foot, ankle, calf, Achilles tendon and neuromuscular system work together to produce speed.
The eBook combines sports science with practical coaching experience to help you understand how athletes can sprint, jump and move more efficiently.
Inside, you'll discover:
- The importance of plantar flexion for acceleration and top speed
- How the foot, ankle, calf and Achilles tendon contribute to explosive power
- The mechanics behind sprinting, jumping and cutting
- Science-backed approaches to improving foot strength, reactivity and coordination
- The role of barefoot training, injury prevention and long-term speed development
23 pages of practical information — completely free.
You can download the eBook here
Free eBook #2: Speed Testing
Discover how an elite youth football academy tests speed
Being fast is only part of the equation.
The next question is: How do you measure it?
In Speed Testing, Tanner Speed Academy takes you inside our approach to testing speed in an elite youth football environment.
We go beyond a simple sprint time and look at the different qualities that contribute to football performance — including acceleration, maximum velocity, change of direction, cognitive speed, reactive agility and speed endurance.
You'll learn:
- How to build a complete football speed testing battery
- Why cognitive speed matters beyond pure sprint speed
- How to assess speed endurance under fatigue
- How video analysis reveals what numbers cannot
- How testing results can guide individual development
- When and how to test throughout the season
30+ pages covering our testing philosophy and methodology — completely free.
You can download the eBook here
Two eBooks. One Goal.
The two eBooks approach speed from different angles.
Unlocking Sprint Power helps you understand the foundations of speed.
Speed Testing shows you how to measure, analyse and develop those qualities.
Together, they provide a deeper look at how we approach speed development at Tanner Speed Academy — from the mechanics of movement to the measurement of performance.
Testing is not about judging players. It is about discovering potential.
And ultimately, speed development is not about creating faster numbers.
It is about creating faster football.
Get Both eBooks for Free
Both eBooks are available completely free from the Tanner Speed Academy store.
Simply add the eBook you want to your cart, complete the checkout process, and receive the digital file by email.
No payment required. Just knowledge you can put into practice.
Here you will find an overview of all our free eBooks and Online Courses
