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Most “Speed/Agility Training” Doesn’t Actually Make Athletes Faster

Real athletic development requires proper speed mechanics, agility training, and strength development—not random drills.

  • Speed Mechanics Training

  • Agility & Change of Direction Training

  • Strength Training for Performance

  • Injury Prevention Built In

  •  Led by Specialized Coaches

The Hidden Problem in Athletic Performance Development

Most Athletes Never Learn How to Actually Run Faster

  • Doing ladder drills without improving sprint mechanics

  • Training hard without fixing movement inefficiencies

  • “Conditioning” mistaken for speed development

  • Wasting energy with poor acceleration form

  • Looking fast in drills but not in games

  • Plateauing despite more training

Their Bodies Aren’t Built to Perform Efficiently

  • Weak athletic foundation

  • Tight hips and limited mobility

  • Increased injury risk from year-round sports

  • Poor deceleration mechanics

  • Lack of explosiveness and power

  • Burnout from improper training methods

  • Strength training that doesn’t transfer to sport

Real Performance Gains Happen Through Specialized Training — Not Random Workouts

Most programs mix everything together.
We separate and develop each performance pillar correctly.

At Fern Athletics, athletes train through a complete performance system designed to improve real game speed, movement efficiency, strength, and durability.

  • Real speed mechanics (how athletes actually get faster)

  • Agility & COD training for sharper movement

  • Strength training built for athletic performance

  • Injury prevention integrated into training

  • Structured progression for long-term development

  • Training that transfers directly into competition

Speed Mechanics Training

What Actually Makes Athletes Faster

Most speed training skips the most important part:
Mechanics.

Our speed mechanics sessions are led by Coach Denny Long, a former collegiate Track All-American and current college track coach.

Athletes learn:

  • Acceleration mechanics

  • Sprint posture and efficiency

  • Proper force application

  • First-step explosiveness

  • Real sprint development

Led by Fern Athletics Speed Director, Coach Denny Long

Agility & Change of Direction Training

Speed Means Nothing If You Can’t Change Direction Efficiently

Agility is more than cones and ladders.

This training is led by Marquez Fernandez:

McDonogh Athletic Hall of Fame inductee (Soccer & Track)

Former collegiate & professional soccer player

Athletes must learn:

  • Deceleration control

  • Foot placement

  • Body positioning

  • Efficient cutting mechanics

  • Reactive movement

Led by Fern Athletics Soccer Director/Agility Trainer, Coach Marquez Fernandez

Strength Training Built for Athletes

Build Power. Improve Durability. Reduce Injury Risk.

Our strength training sessions are designed specifically for athletic performance—not bodybuilding.

Led by Coach Malorie:

Former collegiate basketball player.

Certified personal trainer.

Future physical therapist.

Athletes must learn:

  • Lower-body power

  • Core stability

  • Injury prevention

  • Mobility & movement quality

  • Strength that transfers into sport

Led by Fern Athletics Strength/Injury Prevention Trainer, Coach Malorie Eslick

Real Performance Gains Happen Through Specialized Training — Not Random Workouts

Most programs mix everything together.
We separate and develop each performance pillar correctly.

Most Athletes Never Learn How to Actually Run Faster

  • Doing ladder drills without improving sprint mechanics

  • Training hard without fixing movement inefficiencies

  • “Conditioning” mistaken for speed development

  • Wasting energy with poor acceleration form

  • Looking fast in drills but not in games

  • Plateauing despite more training

Their Bodies Aren’t Built to Perform Efficiently

  • Weak athletic foundation

  • Tight hips and limited mobility

  • Increased injury risk from year-round sports

  • Poor deceleration mechanics

  • Lack of explosiveness and power

  • Burnout from improper training methods

  • Strength training that doesn’t transfer to sport

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Results You Can Trust — Guaranteed

We’re so confident in our program that we back it with a 90 Day performance-based guarantee. If your athlete commits and doesn’t show real improvement

We’ll continue training them for FREE until they do.

  • Performance-based guarantee for real results

  • Focus on measurable player improvement

  • Structured training with proven methods

  • Accountability for both coach and athlete

  • Reduced risk for parents

  • Built for long-term development

  • A program that stands behind its promise

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