The Complete Athlete Program is an 8-week performance system designed to make athletes stronger, faster, and more explosive regardless of their sport. Instead of focusing on isolated workouts, the program trains the qualities that actually drive elite performance, speed, strength, power, movement control, and durability. Each week combines acceleration work, max-velocity sprint training, plyometrics, strength development, and multi-directional movement so athletes improve their first step, top-end speed, and overall athleticism while building a stronger, more resilient body.
The program progresses through structured phases that build from movement quality and strength into explosive power and speed expression. Athletes train 4–5 days per week using the same performance principles used with high-level athletes, helping them move better, produce more force, and translate that strength into real on-field performance. By the end of the 8 weeks, athletes don’t just get stronger, they become faster, more coordinated, more explosive, and ultimately a more complete athlete.
Prep
A
Warm Up Series
90/90 Flow 1x6 cycles each way Leg Swing to Crossover 1x6/6 World's Greatest Stretch to Hamstring Floss 1x6/6 Adductor to Hip Rock 1x8/8 Foot/Ankle Internal/External Rotations 1x5/5 Back Bend Lat Reach 1x6/6 Hand Staggered Hip Openers 1x6 Each Way - forward/backwards Mini Band Lateral Walk 1x8/8 Mini Band Staggered Walk 1x8/8 Mini Band Lateral Step 1x8/8 Mini Band 45 Degree Step 1x8/8 Dead Bug w/KB & Mini Band 1x8/8 Dead Hang 1x:30s Pogo Builds 2x10 Lateral Pogo 2x12/12
B1
Wall Switch - Single
2 x 5
B2
Wall Switch - Double
2 x 5
C
Lean Fall Sprint
4 x 10
D
2 Point Acceleration Start
4 x 15
E
Broad Jump
4 x 3
F
Trap Bar Dead Lift
5 x 4
G1
Rear Foot Elevated Split Squat
3 x 6
G2
Val Slide Eccentric Leg Curl
3 x 4
H1
Floating Heel Soleus Raise w/KB
3 x 10
H2
Pallof Press Holds
3 x 20
Prep
A
Warm Up Series
90/90 Flow 1x6 cycles each way Leg Swing to Crossover 1x6/6 World's Greatest Stretch to Hamstring Floss 1x6/6 Adductor to Hip Rock 1x8/8 Foot/Ankle Internal/External Rotations 1x5/5 Back Bend Lat Reach 1x6/6 Hand Staggered Hip Openers 1x6 Each Way - forward/backwards Mini Band Lateral Walk 1x8/8 Mini Band Staggered Walk 1x8/8 Mini Band Lateral Step 1x8/8 Mini Band 45 Degree Step 1x8/8 Dead Bug w/KB & Mini Band 1x8/8 Dead Hang 1x:30s Pogo Builds 2x10 Lateral Pogo 2x12/12
B1
Wall Lateral Hops
2 x 6
B2
Lateral Push
2 x 8
C1
Drop to Vertical
4 x 3
C2
Med Ball Rotational Toss
4 x 3
D1
DB Bench Press
5 x 5
D2
Pull Up Hold (3 Sec Iso)
5 x 5
E1
Landmine Rotational Press.
4 x 6
E2
Dumbbell Chest Supported Row
3 x 8
E3
Facepull
3 x 12
Prep
A
Warm Up Series
90/90 Flow 1x6 cycles each way Leg Swing to Crossover 1x6/6 World's Greatest Stretch to Hamstring Floss 1x6/6 Adductor to Hip Rock 1x8/8 Foot/Ankle Internal/External Rotations 1x5/5 Back Bend Lat Reach 1x6/6 Hand Staggered Hip Openers 1x6 Each Way - forward/backwards Mini Band Lateral Walk 1x8/8 Mini Band Staggered Walk 1x8/8 Mini Band Lateral Step 1x8/8 Mini Band 45 Degree Step 1x8/8 Dead Bug w/KB & Mini Band 1x8/8 Dead Hang 1x:30s Pogo Builds 2x10 Lateral Pogo 2x12/12
Tempo Run
B
6 x 100m Tempo runs. Recommended Setup for Treadmill. Incline: 1–2% Speed Guide: 6.5 mph → ~20–21 sec 7.0 mph → ~19–20 sec 7.5 mph → ~18–19 sec 8.0 mph → ~17–18 sec Simple Rule for the Program Run 18–22 seconds = ~100m tempo effort Walk 45–60 seconds between reps. Run at about 65–75% effort—smooth, relaxed, and repeatable. The goal is to build your engine while reinforcing clean mechanics without the fatigue of sprinting. Stay tall, relaxed, and elastic. If it starts to feel like a sprint, you’re going too hard.
C1
Cossack Squat
3 x 6
C2
Bear Crawl
3 x 10
D
Sled Drag.
4 x 20
E
Split Squat ISO w/Floating Heel
2 x 20
F1
Banded Ankle IR/ER
2 x 12
F2
Side Plank Cable Row
2 x 8
Prep
A
Warm Up Series
90/90 Flow 1x6 cycles each way Leg Swing to Crossover 1x6/6 World's Greatest Stretch to Hamstring Floss 1x6/6 Adductor to Hip Rock 1x8/8 Foot/Ankle Internal/External Rotations 1x5/5 Back Bend Lat Reach 1x6/6 Hand Staggered Hip Openers 1x6 Each Way - forward/backwards Mini Band Lateral Walk 1x8/8 Mini Band Staggered Walk 1x8/8 Mini Band Lateral Step 1x8/8 Mini Band 45 Degree Step 1x8/8 Dead Bug w/KB & Mini Band 1x8/8 Dead Hang 1x:30s Pogo Builds 2x10 Lateral Pogo 2x12/12
B
Single Switch
2 x 15
C
Double Switch
2 x 15
D
Triple Switch
2 x 15
Build Up Fly
E
20 m build + 15 m fly (4 sets) Rest 2 minutes between sets. This drill teaches you to accelerate into top speed and then hold it. Start with a controlled 20m build-up. Gradually increase your speed, don’t rush it. Each step should feel progressively faster and more powerful, like you’re shifting gears. By the time you reach the 20m mark, you should be approaching your max sprint velocity. From there, attack the 15m fly zone. This is where you run as fast as possible while staying relaxed. Think tall posture, fast arms, and quick elastic contacts with the ground.
F
Seated Box Jump
4 x 3
G1
Barbell Front Squat
4 x 5
G2
Barbell Hip Thrust
4 x 6
H
Dynamic Rotational Lift
3 x 8
I
Hanging Alternating Leg Raise
3 x 8
Prep
A
Warm Up Series
90/90 Flow 1x6 cycles each way Leg Swing to Crossover 1x6/6 World's Greatest Stretch to Hamstring Floss 1x6/6 Adductor to Hip Rock 1x8/8 Foot/Ankle Internal/External Rotations 1x5/5 Back Bend Lat Reach 1x6/6 Hand Staggered Hip Openers 1x6 Each Way - forward/backwards Mini Band Lateral Walk 1x8/8 Mini Band Staggered Walk 1x8/8 Mini Band Lateral Step 1x8/8 Mini Band 45 Degree Step 1x8/8 Dead Bug w/KB & Mini Band 1x8/8 Dead Hang 1x:30s Pogo Builds 2x10 Lateral Pogo 2x12/12
B
X Drill
5 x 15
C
Backpedal to Sprint
4 x 10
D
Lateral Bound
3 x 4
E
Sled Push
5 x 20
Mobility Reset
F
Rolling Adductor Rock 2x6/6 T-Spine Rotation 2x8/8 Wall Hip Flexor 2x6/6 Band Assisted Leg Lower 2x8/8
Carmen Del Mastro
Carmen DelMastro is a high-performance sports performance coach known for developing faster, stronger, and more explosive athletes across multiple sports. With experience working with elite and professional athletes, Carmen’s approach blends advanced sports science with real-world performance training. His systems focus on speed development, force production, movement efficiency, and durability.
If you’re ready to train with intention and raise your standard, this is your opportunity. Commit to the process, attack the work, and see what happens when your training is designed to build a complete athlete.
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