Speed is the difference between getting picked and getting passed

The science of athletic speed, plus the ten-step program that develops it, written for the coaches, athletes and parents chasing real, measurable seconds.

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Written by
John A. Williams
Founder & CEO, Next Level Training Institute (NLTI) · Speed & Athletic Development Coach
15+
Years coaching
Built on real coaching work

The books pull from work that has helped:

  • Athletes shave measurable seconds off their 40, sprint or shuttle
  • Coaches build speed programs into their season
  • Teams at high school, college and club level win on the field with faster, more confident athletes

The fastest kid on the field gets the carries, the looks, the offers. The fastest kid on the team gets the starting spot.

Most of the time, that kid wasn't born faster. They were trained better.

Built for

The people behind faster athletes

Coaches

A framework you can run with confidence and explain to parents in a sentence. Real, measurable improvement your athletes feel and your competition notices.

Athletes

Be the one getting picked. The one the coach calls on. The one the recruiter watches twice.

Parents

Support your kid with real knowledge of what good speed development looks like, instead of hoping the money you spend on training is doing something.

Pricing

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The Speed Principles
$10.99
10 Steps to a Second Faster
$14.99
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$17.99
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Reviews

The proof is in the stopwatch

I've been coaching high school football for 12 years and the speed work has always been the part of my program I felt least confident about. Read both books over a long weekend and rebuilt my whole offseason around the ten steps. My guys came into camp visibly faster and the parents noticed before I said a word.

Coach Marcus W.
Varsity football, Texas

My 40 was sitting at 4.78 going into junior year and I knew that wasn't going to get me looked at. Worked through the program with my dad over the summer and ran a 4.61 at our combine in August. First time I've ever felt like I knew exactly why every workout mattered.

Tyler R.
High school running back, Class of 2027

I bought it because my daughter kept getting beaten in the back half of her 100m and I wanted to actually understand what she was working on. Ended up reading both books cover to cover. She's run two PBs since we started using the drills and I can finally have a real conversation with her coach about her training.

David K.
Parent of U16 sprinter, Florida
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Book one · $10.99

Inside The Speed Principles

The five speed secrets that separate fast athletes from everyone else, taken apart one by one with the training that builds each one.

  • Mindset and the mental game behind fast athletes
  • Reaction time and the first-step advantage that wins most plays
  • Coordination, ground contact and the mechanics of max velocity
  • Force production and the strength work that translates to game-day speed
  • Explosive training that builds power without burning out the athlete
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Book two · $14.99

Inside 10 Steps to a Second Faster

Ten progressive steps with the sessions, drills and progressions that build each layer of speed, no equipment required.

  • A framework that works for one athlete or a full team
  • Session structures with sets, reps and rest built in
  • Drills with the coaching cues that make them work
  • A strength and plyometric routine that supports the running
  • Guidance on scaling everything for age, sport and training level
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FAQ

Common questions

Who is this for?

Coaches, athletes and parents who want a clear understanding of how speed gets built and a step-by-step way to develop it. The framework works for athletes from middle school through college and into the pros.

What sports does this work for?

Any sport where speed matters. Track sprinting, football, soccer, basketball, baseball, lacrosse and rugby are all covered, with notes on adapting the work for each.

Will this work for younger athletes?

Yes. The program includes guidance on scaling sessions, loads and intensities for younger athletes, with clear notes on what to prioritize at each developmental stage.

How quickly will an athlete see results?

Most athletes see meaningful improvement inside six to eight weeks of consistent work, with bigger jumps over a full training block.

How do I read the books?

Both arrive as PDF and ePub the moment you buy. They work on phones, tablets, e-readers and computers, or print them if you'd rather coach off paper.

What if it isn't right for me?

You have 30 days to decide. Email us for a same-day refund.

Speed is the answer to a lot of things

The starting spot. The recruiting attention. The confidence of knowing you've earned the position you're playing.

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