Elite Performance by Science

Speed, Field Sports, Track & Field, Strength & Conditioning, Plyometrics
Coach
Savvas Kritikos

NEED TO GET FASTER?

Speed is the most desirable physical performance aspect for every athlete! Either you are a speed-strength athlete or a team sport (mixed) athlete, an effective acceleration & speed ability may be the game changer for your athletic career.

During this "Need For Speed" Program you 'll have the chance to improve your speed mechanics through specific speed drills, maximize your Acceleration, Maximal Velocity and Agility!

Special Strength Training, Plyometrics, Accelerations, Max Speed, Agility work, Tempo Runs, Core Training, Mobility and much more in ONE Program!!!

Join my Team!!!

The Elite Performance Team...

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About Savvas Kritikos

Savvas is a Sports Scientist from Athens Greece and he is the founder and Head Coach of Elite Performance by Science™. He holds a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Sports Science and during his career, he has been involved in athletic development process of professional and amateur athletes of various ages in sports such as soccer, basketball, track & field, martial arts and powerlifting. He has also helped a lot of athletes in return to play process after a sports injury such as ACL ruptures, meniscus tears, sports hernias, muscle strains etc.

His specialties and Interests include: Athletic Performance (speed, power, strength), Training Periodization, Sports Injury Rehabilitation (Return To Play), Exercise Physiology & Biochemistry, Biomechanics and Sports Nutrition.

His name has also been mentioned in scientific publications in high impact factor journals and presentations at international sports and exercise science conferences.

Features
6 sessions per week
Must use App app to view and log training
Program Training
Equipment
Recommended
Required equipmentConesStopwatchLoop bands (Hard-Medium-Light)Medicine ball (4-8 kg)*A partner is needed for some exercises*NO GYM required for Special Strength exercises and Plyometrics
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Sample Week
Week 1 of 12-week program
Sunday
BLOCK A - BUILDING THE FOUNDATIONS

Prep

A

Generic Speed Warm-Up

Generic Warm-Up Mobilization/Activation Perform 5-10 reps each side 1-2 sets

Skill/Tech

B

Vertical Sprint Drills

Perform 2 sets of 10m per exercise 30-45sec rest in between Complete each exercise separately. Not in a circuit form!

Skill/Tech

C

Wall Drills

Perform 2 sets of 5reps(each side) per exercise 60sec rest in between Complete each exercise separately. Not in a circuit form!

D

Band Assisted Pogo Jumps

2 x 8

E

Consecutive Vertical Jumps

2 x 5

F

Triple Broad Jump

2 x 2

G

Banded Deceleration Lunge

2 x 6

H

Banded Lateral Lunge

2 x 6

I

SL Banded Glute Bridge

2 x 10

J

PALO bowler squat

2 x 6

K

Ankle ISO Holds

2 x 20

Cool Down

L

Modified Yoga Froggy 90-90 Strech 20-30sec

Monday
BLOCK A - BUILDING THE FOUNDATIONS

A1

Downward dog to runners lunge

1 x 5

A2

Inchworm

1 x 5

A3

Dead Bug

1 x 20

B1

Dynamic Squat Stretch

1 x 6

B2

Crescent to Hamstring Stretch

1 x 5

B3

The World's Greatest Stretch

1 x 6

B4

Pallof Press (Standing)

1 x 12

C

Tempo Runs

6 x 150

Tuesday
BLOCK A - BUILDING THE FOUNDATIONS

Prep

A

Generic Speed Warm-Up

Generic Warm-Up Mobilization/Activation Perform 5-10 reps each side 1-2 sets

Skill/Tech

B

Vertical Sprint Drills

Perform 2 sets of 10m per exercise 30-45sec rest in between Complete each exercise separately. Not in a circuit form!

Skill/Tech

C

Wall Drills

Perform 2 sets of 5reps(each side) per exercise 60sec rest in between Complete each exercise separately. Not in a circuit form!

D

Laterall Banded First Step

2 x 6

E

Reactive Lunges with Jump

2 x 6

F

Banded Glute Bridge March

2 x 8

G

Hamstring Bridge

2 x 20

H

Copenhagen Plank

2 x 15

Cool Down

I

Modified Yoga Froggy 90-90 Strech 20-30sec

Wednesday
BLOCK A - BUILDING THE FOUNDATIONS

A1

Downward dog to runners lunge

1 x 5

A2

Inchworm

1 x 5

A3

Dead Bug

1 x 20

B1

Dynamic Squat Stretch

1 x 6

B2

Crescent to Hamstring Stretch

1 x 5

B3

The World's Greatest Stretch

1 x 6

B4

Pallof Press (Standing)

1 x 12

C

Tempo Runs

6 x 150

Thursday
BLOCK A - BUILDING THE FOUNDATIONS

Prep

A

Generic Speed Warm-Up

Generic Warm-Up Mobilization/Activation Perform 5-10 reps each side 1-2 sets

Skill/Tech

B

Vertical Sprint Drills

Perform 2 sets of 10m per exercise 30-45sec rest in between Complete each exercise separately. Not in a circuit form!

Skill/Tech

C

Wall Drills

Perform 2 sets of 5reps(each side) per exercise 60sec rest in between Complete each exercise separately. Not in a circuit form!

D

Band Assisted Pogo Jumps

2 x 8

E

Consecutive Vertical Jumps

2 x 5

F

Triple Broad Jump

2 x 2

G

Banded Deceleration Lunge

2 x 6

H

Banded Lateral Lunge

2 x 6

I

SL Banded Glute Bridge

2 x 10

J

PALO bowler squat

2 x 6

K

Ankle ISO Holds

2 x 20

Cool Down

L

Modified Yoga Froggy 90-90 Strech 20-30sec

Friday
BLOCK A - BUILDING THE FOUNDATIONS

A1

Downward dog to runners lunge

1 x 5

A2

Inchworm

1 x 5

A3

Dead Bug

1 x 20

B1

Dynamic Squat Stretch

1 x 6

B2

Crescent to Hamstring Stretch

1 x 5

B3

The World's Greatest Stretch

1 x 6

B4

Pallof Press (Standing)

1 x 12

Coach
coach-avatar Savvas Kritikos

Savvas is a Sports Scientist from Athens Greece. He holds a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Sports Science and during his career, he has been involved in athletic development process of professional and amateur athletes of various ages in sports.

Need For Speed: "Athletic Foundations Project Series"