What is MIA Sprint Performance?
The MIA Sprint Performance program at MIA Elite Academy is designed to enhance sprinting mechanics, agility, and overall athletic performance for young athletes. This 8-week progressive training focuses on refining sprinting form and mechanics, building up to top-end speed with a focus on the drive phase. Athletes will also work on improving coordination, speed, and explosive power to elevate their on-field performance.
Participants will receive valuable feedback from Coach Wynton during training sessions to help track progress and refine technique. Athletes will also receive written notes at the end of the training to detail their progression and help push them to the next level. This program is ideal for athletes aiming to maximize their speed and agility for any sport.
MIA Sprint Performance Program Details
- Dates: Every Thursday
- Time: 4:45 PM – 5:45 PM
- Location: Ala Moana Park, 1201 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96814 (Map)
- Ages: 7 years old and up
- Capacity: 8 spots available
- Coaching Staff: Wynton El
Introducing Wynton El
Wynton El- Specializing in Sprint mechanics and Agility
Wynton brings extensive experience and a proven track record to his role as a sprint and agility coach. His career is marked by significant achievements, including setting the United States Naval Academy Freshman 100-meter dash record in the summer of 2010. This accomplishment underscores his remarkable speed and determination.
Before this milestone, Wynton won the New Mexico State Championship in the Indoor Track 60-meter dash in February 2009, demonstrating his prowess in short-distance sprints. His athletic capabilities also shone in soccer; from 2004 to 2009, he was recognized as one of the top 18 players in New Mexico for his age group through the Olympic Development Program (ODP), showcasing his agility and coordination on the soccer field.
Additionally, Wynton qualified for the Junior Olympic Nationals in the 100-meter dash in the summer of 2009, further highlighting his competitive spirit and natural talent for sprinting.
With this impressive background, Wynton not only trains athletes but also serves as an inspiration, utilizing his personal achievements to motivate them. His training approach combines technical expertise in speed mechanics with a motivational coaching style, aiming to help every athlete reach their peak performance.
Progress Breakdown: What You'll Achieve Over 8 Weeks
Week 1-2: FORM AND FLEXIBILITY
Goal: Start with fluid movement and flexibility basics.
Group Training:
- Warm-Up: Group activities to awaken range of motion and loosen up.
- Form Basics: Practice posture and stride flow in pairs.
- Hurdle Drills: Begin with regular hurdles to introduce flexibility and smooth form.
- Cone Drills: Start with simple patterns to awaken foot quickness and balance.
Returning Athletes: Slightly faster pace to refresh skills.
Week 3-4: MOVEMENT ESSENTIALS
Goal: Grow coordination and key mechanics.
Group Training:
- Mechanics Focus: Activities to enhance body control and efficiency.
- Power Intro: Group exercises to spark strength.
- Ladder Drills: Introduce quick-step patterns to build agility and precision.
- Mini Hurdles: Start with small obstacles to develop stride and toe strike.
- Cone Drills: Progress to patterns with turns for sharper agility and teamwork.
- Hurdle Drills: Advance regular hurdles to deepen flexibility and refine form.
Returning Athletes: Sharper focus to polish past experience.
Week 5-6: DRIVE PHASE ENERGY
Goal: Amplify power and quick starts.
Group Training:
- Strength Base: Group work to energize legs and core.
- Drive Phase Focus: Standing-start bursts to ignite explosive takeoffs with growing intensity.
- Quick Sparks: Fun, short dashes to boost acceleration.
- Ladder Drills: Evolve to dynamic steps for greater quickness and rhythm.
- Mini Hurdles: Build on small obstacles to sharpen stride and toe strike.
- Hurdle Drills: Heighten regular hurdles to strengthen flexibility and powerful form.
Returning Athletes: Add subtle resistance for extra challenge.
Week 7: SPEED FLOW
Goal: Flow into faster, smoother movement.
Group Training:
- Speed Stamina: Longer efforts to sustain pace with polished form.
- Full-Speed Bursts: Build-up runs to maximize top speed.
- Ladder Drills: Advance to fast patterns for peak agility and control.
- Mini Hurdles: Refine small hurdles to perfect stride and toe strike.
- Cone Drills: Shift to creative patterns for top agility at pace.
- Hurdle Drills: Optimize regular hurdles to lock in flexibility and fluid form.
Returning Athletes: Quicker transitions for added finesse.
Week 8: SKILL SYNC AND REVIEW
Goal: Master skills and celebrate progress.
Group Activities:
- Speed and Agility Check: Full speed drills to evaluate progress.
- Ladder Drills: Master final patterns to showcase elite quickness.
- Mini Hurdles: Perfect small hurdles for seamless stride and toe strike.
- Hurdle Drills: Peak with regular hurdles for ultimate flexibility and form.
- Group Insights: Coach feedback on form and energy, shared as a team.
- Progress Peek: Video review to highlight the journey’s gains.
Returning Athletes: Tailored tips for next-level growth.
Program details
| Dates | Every Thursday |
|---|---|
| Time | 4:45 PM to 5:45 PM |
| Location | Ala Moana Park 1201 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96814 (Map) |
| Ages | 7 years old and up |
| Capacity | 8 spots available |
