Ashley Jones, Canterbury Crusaders Strength and Conditioning Coach, International Strength and Conditioning Coach
“At last a quality speed program that focuses on the multi-directional needs of team and ball sports! XLR8 training concepts and coach education courses will open your eyes to how best develop acceleration, change of direction and sport specific speed. With XLR8 coaching knowledge you will be able to set up a speed program that will propel your athletes to the next level of sports performance. Quite simply XLR8 speed and power training is the best speed programme I have seen in my 20 years as a professional strength and conditioning coach and educator. High level sport is all about speed and at the Crusaders we use XLR8 training drills to ensure our players are exposed to the very best in speed development.”
John Gbenda-Charles, Head Fitness & Conditioning for Hong Kong RFU
"XLR8 is a new and innovative speed training course that delivers up to date advancements in the development of speed in sport. I have found the course to be both informative and specific to the needs of athletes and the need for speed in sport today"
Eric Kneepkens, NPC Trainer, Taranaki Rugby Football Union
“Having been involved in the rugby fitness training profession for over 10years now, I am always looking for new ideas and training methods to apply to speed and agility development sessions. Attendance on the XLR8 Bronze course has given me plenty of new ideas to incorporate into such development sessions. The course has confirmed to me that it doesn’t matter at what level you are involved in any sport, you never stop learning and there is always a different way to conduct a session to achieve the same outcome. The bronze level course is outstanding for any coach/trainer at any level who is involved with a team, a group of athletes or an individual and who is responsible for their speed and agility development. The way the course is presented, the practical application and the knowledge gained from the course are of the highest standard and I would have no hesitation in recommending the course to anyone. I now look forward to the Silver level course!”
Maurice Tillotson, NDO NZ Soccer /Coachforce, BA, Grad Dip Arts.
“As Soccer continues to evolve it becomes increasingly important that the most up to date methods of training are adopted into performance schedules. Speed, Quickness and Agility are core elements of high performance in modern football. Attending a XLR8 course provided me with an insight and awareness of the variation, technical and scientific approach to increasing speed and agility.”
John Keepa, Eastern Bay of Plenty Rugby Union High Performance Trainer
“I found the XLR8 training system and equipment to be fantastic.
Not only did the Bronze program endorse the training protocols I am currently employing, it also enhanced my skill and knowledge base 10 fold.I have my own equipment however on my recommendation; the current club I am training purchased a large amount of SPSS equipment.The athletes are experiencing speed work utilising ladders, hurdles and parachutes, and agility training using the ladders, agility poles and various grid patterns from the video.The bronze training program has been of great benefit to myself, but more importantly to the athletes I train, and I look forward to the Silver training program.”
Maia Jackman, Captain of NZ Women’s Soccer Team, National Development Officer for NZ Soccer, Mentor/Trainer U20 NZ Women’s Soccer Team.
“I found the XLR8 Bronze program to be an excellent course, with a lot of practical components to cement the theory learned. From here I was able to give the athletes I work with more comprehendible training sessions that they not only have benefited from but have enjoyed! Especially the U20 Soccer girls as they strive to be in top condition on road to their world cup in Russia later this year. Not only have the athletes I work with benefited from the knowledge I have gained from XLR8, but it has been of great benefit to my own conditioning in sport speed! My sport requires all the skills I learned on the bronze course and I have definitely noticed a difference! I also look forward to the Silver training program to increase my knowledge and performance even more”
Ray (JR) Wells Dip. Sport (Coaching), North Harbour Women’s N.P.C. Head Rugby Coach
“This course has given me the knowledge and expertise to teach athletes the secrets of improving their speed, power and agility from beginner to seasoned athlete. Immediate results show a 5% improvement.
I would strongly recommend this course to any coach, who wishes to improve their athletes sport performance.”
Joe Sprangers, Coach - Waikato Touch Association.
"The XLR8 bronze level course is a must for all coaches aspiring to teach athletes the basics of training for speed. It is informative and practical as well as providing great resources. After completing the course I was able to immediately utilise the information provided to great effect with Touch teams I coach"
Grant Dearns, NPC Rugby Trainer, Hawkes Bay Rugby Union, Kelt Capital Magpies
"I found it a realistic progressive system to assist athletes in understanding and then practicing the requirements for being faster, quicker, and more agile. Well presented and well resourced, thanks again"
Kelvin McDowell, NPC Strength and Conditioning Coach, Rugby Southland
“I fully recommend any coach or fitness trainer of team and individual sports to attend the XLR8 Bronze Course. The content covered during the course not only refreshes knowledge but provides many new methods of training to get the best out of each athlete. The practical element gives you are hands on understanding of the mechanics and principles needed to assist athletes in speed and agility training. The methods experienced on this course provided me with new ideas in providing competition and enjoyment for my players while still working them at a high intensity. I look forward to attending the Silver and Gold courses in the near future.”
Lynne O’Malley, Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic Netball Franchise, Winners 2005 NZ National Bank Cup
“The XLR8 course gave me some fresh ideas to use with my athletes. I look forward to completing the next stage. Thank you.”
Mary Boughtwood, Hamilton Boys’ High School
“I have been to many NZAAS training camps, level 1, 2 and 3 but I found these clinics very informative and helpful for sports”
George Byng, Weighlifting Scotland
“Excellent Presentation, very high practical component, all useable information. Will be able to adapt certain exercises to suit weightlifting movements. High quality teaching materials.”
Tom Martin, Scotland
“Very informative whilst being made enjoyable by the course provider”
Gary Alsop, North Otago Rugby Football Union Development Manager
“I am very interested in attending the next course (silver). I have used the practical and theoretical information from the course, and found it to be invaluable – an outstanding resource. I would like to be able to present these courses in the future, to add to my position as rugby development manager.”