DEVELOP GAME-WINNING SPEED

NEED FOR SPEED

ALTIS FOUNDATION COURSE NSCA ACCREDITED

From the world's best speed coaches: A Coaching Roadmap to make your athletes faster in the game.

"That mindblowing feeling when going over the course again, and more layers just start making more and more sense, because the theory translates into reality. I highly recommend this program for every coach."

Lorena Sumser - Strength & Conditioning Coach - OL Feminin

Lorena Sumser. I recommend the Need for Speed Course.

Confidently diagnose, correct, and program for higher speeds at any level, in any sport

Need For Speed is the only training you’ll ever need to confidently coach Gamespeed, while taking athletes towards dunks, goals, touchdowns, triples, & tries — the plays that win games.

Whether it’s on the soccer pitch, football field, baseball diamond, or any other field of play - speed is an apex measurement for athleticism: we will show you how to coach it.

Ready to start maximizing your player's speed in the game?

Money Back Guarantee ALTIS

We’re so confident this Course will make your athletes faster in that game — that we’ll refund your money, no questions asked, if you let us know within 30 days that it’s not for you.

Get started today for just $749, or opt for our flexible payment plan and begin your journey for only $79.

Authored by the world's best speed coaches

The ALTIS Need for Speed Course is your comprehensive guide to better understanding speed in team sport. It shows you what speed really is, why it is important to team-sports, and - most-importantly - how to improve the speed of your players in the game!

The concepts underpinning this pioneering course have been developed through experience, research, conversation, and collaboration with 30+ leading team sport speed experts from around the world.

This team of world-leading practitioners, have guided over 120 Olympians to an impressive tally of 56 Olympic medals. They currently consult on speed for professional teams across the MLB, NFL, NHL, AFL, and English Premier League.

Why Need for Speed?

By enrolling on this digital course, you'll discover not just how to coach speed, but learn how to diagnose and correct sprint mechanics, and design programs that adapt to your athletes' needs. Upon completion, you'll be equipped with the knowledge to keep your athletes performing at their peak, safely and effectively.

It's not just another online program; it’s your key to unlocking the ultimate performance enhancer in team sports.

Uncover Expert Insights

Featuring over 45 hours of guided learning you'll have access to the most comprehensive collection of resources anywhere, curated by over 30 leading speed experts.

ALTIS NSCA Approved Courses Foundation Course Need For Speed. 2.0 CEUs in Category C

GAIN NSCA CEUs

Earn recognition for your enhanced skills with 2.0 NSCA Category C CEUs, accredited by the NSCA, complemented by the prestigious ALTIS Certificate of Completion

AN INTERACTIVE COMMUNITY

Enjoy exclusive access to ALTIS Staff and 3.2k + like-minded coaches on the ALTIS Mighty Networks interactive platform, for on-demand support, as and when you need it.

A Fast Look At What Awaits You...

ACCESS TO ALL FUTURE COURSE UPGRADES

Your investment includes automatic upgrades to all future versions of Need for Speed, ensuring you stay up-to-date with the latest on speed training and its application - without any additional cost.

Instant, Flexible Access

Begin your journey the moment you enroll, with the entire course available online. This means you can learn at your pace, anytime, anywhere, making it perfectly suited to your busy schedule.

Three structured 'books'

Your content is structured into three comprehensive 'Books' showing you what speed really is, why it is important to team-sports, and - most importantly - how to improve the speed of your players in the game!

Book 1 - What is Speed?

Discover Speed’s Layers: Learn what truly defines speed in team sports, from the basics to intricate components that influence performance. Unpack the categories and elements that make up speed in a way that transcends traditional definitions.

Book 2 - Why is speed important?

Unlock Speed's Role in Victory: Dive deep into why speed is crucial for team success, even in unexpected ways. Explore the mechanics of sprinting, from acceleration techniques to top speed, and understand why mastering these elements can be game-changing.

Book 3 - How do we develop speed?

Apply Your Knowledge: Take everything you've learned about speed and put it into action. Learn through a system-wide approach how to develop a training plan that boosts your players' speed effectively, with practical sessions and cutting-edge methods for immediate application.

Enroll Now and Start Making a Difference

In the high-stakes world of team sports, speed separates the good from the great. Kickstart your coaching transformation today for just $749, or opt for our flexible payment plan and begin your journey for only $79.

"ALTIS did a great job of creating a one-stop-shop for speed."

Matt Gildersleeve - Director of Football Sports Performance at The University of Kansas

Matt Gildersleeve Need for Speed ALTIS

You’ve spent countless hours sifting through jargon-filled speed training research

Struggling to find a comprehensive resource for speed development?

You’re not alone. Many available resources offer fragmented, shallow insights with little practical application, leaving you knowing WHAT to train but clueless about HOW and WHY these elements are crucial for turning potential into game-defining moments.

It’s a frustrating cycle of incomplete information that doesn’t translate into real-world success, leaving your team a step behind.

Break free from the confusion with Need for Speed. Created by the leading minds in speed training, this course offers a deep dive into the essence of speed, its critical importance in sports, and actionable strategies to enhance it within your team.

Transform knowledge into power and start shaping game-changers today.

We've coached the fastest in the world. Now we'll show you how

Whether you're a seasoned S&C coach, a technical coach, or just starting out, this course will equip you with the knowledge and tools to elevate athletes’ speed to unprecedented levels in the game.

Suitable for coaches working with athletes and players of all levels, you'll learn rules that you can adapt to your environment, whatever level of development you're working with.

Want to know more? Join ALTIS Programs Director - Nick Ward - in a deep dive into the course by clicking below.

As a coach, your priority is to keep your athletes in play and at peak performance

But Sports Performance—especially speed—is complex. It’s not just about running as fast as you can: It's about maximizing speed in the game.

You know this, or you wouldn’t be here looking for a way to: 

Navigate the complexities of speed coaching instead of defaulting to simplified programs that don’t deliver

Understand the biomechanics of speed and technical models so you can explain and implement them quickly

Diagnose athlete issues and confidently prescribe suitable corrections so you don’t risk injuries

Learn practical knowledge to design better programs and continually adjust for context

Confidently coach your athletes so they can be stronger, faster, and healthier in-season and out

Debunk speed myths and cut through the clutter by learning from Dan Pfaff’s straight-talk solutions and evidence-based answers to your most pressing speed training questions.

Frequently Asked Questions

We’ve designed Need For Speed so it can impact your coaching on day 1. Get ready to have it influence your coaching programs immediately!

The Need for Speed Course is geared toward S&C / Fitness Coaches who focus specifically on Team Sports, while the Foundation Course is a general course for all Coaches. Need for Speed first asks the question 'what speed is in relation to team sports?' - as it is defined very differently from simple track and field linear speed. Secondly, it describes why it is important to team sports - with in-depth review of biomechanics and motor learning as it relates to the chaos of team sports specifically. And finally, it shares how we develop speed with the team sports that we consult with - taking a first principles approach that can be applied by all coaches - without any prior sprint expertise, per se.

Coaching the Short Sprints is written specifically for Track & Field Coaches, while Need for Speed is written specifically for those who work in Team Sport. So, if you are only interested in sprinting (the sport), rather than speed for team sport athletes, Coaching the Short Sprints is the Course for you. (However, that's not to say you wouldn't benefit from understanding how sprinting and speed in Team Sports differs!)

No, you can choose to enrol at any time you like, and complete the course according to whatever timeline suits you. There is no time limit for completion, and you can study at your own pace.

The core course reading / watching / session debriefs includes approximately 45 hours of content. Optional learning activities represent an additional time commitment of the same. We estimate if all activities are completed, it would take most learners around 90 days to complete.

At the end of each ‘Book’, we provide a summative assessment in the form of structured multiple choice learning checks which can be taken in your own time. These are all online. To pass the tests you must gain a score of 70% or above. If you fail the first time, you are able to retake. However, these are not compulsory, and can be omitted. They are designed purely to support your learning.

All the content is delivered online-only, so you can study anywhere in the world. By choosing this format we have been able to create a multi-faceted approach to learning which includes videos and films as part of the course content, rather than just text and graphics. Each module is assessed by a number of multiple choice learning checks which can be taken in your own time. These are all online. To pass the tests you must gain a score of 80% or above. If you fail the first time, you are able to retake.

No - all learning activities are optional. You can choose to follow the structured path that we have provided and complete the formative learning activities, or navigate your own route through the content.

Yes, all of our course videos come with auto-enabled subtitles for enhanced accessibility. To activate the subtitles, simply click on the "CC" (Closed Captions) option on the video player within the course. This will display the subtitles while you watch the videos, making it easier for you to follow along with the content. If you have any issues with accessing or viewing the subtitles, please reach out to our support team for assistance.

Yes, all of our course videos come with auto-enabled subtitles for enhanced accessibility. Depending on your region, you will be able to choose auto-enabled subtitles to match your local region on your computer. To activate the subtitles, simply click on the "CC" (Closed Captions) option on the video player within the course. This will display the subtitles while you watch the videos, making it easier for you to follow along with the content. If you have any issues with accessing or viewing the subtitles, please reach out to our support team for assistance.

Yes! The Performance Trinity is made up of the Foundation Course, Need for Speed, and the Performance Therapy Course. Each of the Performance Trinity Courses addresses a fundamental area that we at ALTIS feel are an essential pillar to complete a practitioner’s understanding of the full demands of performance sports. If you do all three you will have a very comprehensive picture of these important areas of study, however, they can of course be taken alone. They are all individual courses, designed uniquely, however, they reference and complement each other by design. Many of our course members have indeed commented on how well they all fit together.

Yes! As with all our courses, you get lifetime access and can dip in and out as often as you wish. You'll also automatically get access to all future course additions and updates.

Yes! If you have questions you can interact with ALTIS Staff on the ALTIS Community on Mighty Networks, which you'll get automatic access to upon course purchase. This community is a place to ask questions, and chat around themes with ALTIS Staff and motivated coaches from around the globe.

Yes! Upon course completion, you'll be prompted to download your certificate of completion, which you can print out for your files. ALTIS is a global coach and athlete education and performance brand renowned for quality. Your certificate of completion provides recognition of you having acquired knowledge and skills to the quality level associated with the ALTIS brand.

Yes! The Foundation Course has been awarded 2.0 CEUs in Category C, for certified individuals who successfully complete this course; representing the maximum level of CEUs that can be awarded in any single activity.

We recommend the next step following this course is to explore 'Coaching the Short Sprints'. This 5 star reviewed course, written by Coaching Legend, Dan Pfaff - is the most comprehensive resource around on all things Short Sprints. It expands on this, and everything else you need to know to succeed as a Coach in the 100m and 200m events.

And it gets better - once you complete this course, you get a discount on Coaching the Short Sprints - win, win!

No. This course is a digital course that you can study on any digital device with an internet connection. This allows us to make automatic updates over time and provide you with the freshest, most dynamic learning experience. You can access everything at the palm of your hand via your MY ALTIS Education Account, anytime, anywhere.

Yes, we welcome coaches globally – in fact we already have coaches from over 35 different countries enrolled onto the Foundation Course!

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Unlock the ultimate coaching advantage - Risk Free!

Enroll now for $749, or begin your payment plan for just $79, and take the first step towards redefining speed in team sports.

Full disclosure: Need for Speed contains everything we know about speed. We’re so confident this Course will make your athletes faster in that game — that we’ll refund your money, no questions asked, if you let us know within 30 days that it’s not for you.

“With so many questions being asked about how to develop effective, usable speed qualities in team sport athletes, no other resource out there is as holistic in answering these questions as ALTIS Need For Speed.” 

Cam Josse - Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach for football at Auburn University

Cam Josse Need for Speed

More kind words ...

"The ALTIS Need for Speed Course is AMAZING ...  The depth of the course transcends drills and mechanics. Many aspects I will be APPLYING moving forward."

Dr Eric Cash - Head S&C Coach - Dorman High School

“I've presented at ALTIS and contributed to the Need for Speed Course, but here's really why I recommend their courses: 1. They're very well put together. 2. It's the same principles they use with world class athletes. 3. The info is immediately actionable.” 

Jorge Carvajal | Performance Coach & Consultant, USA

“Tremendous professional development! This course really made me want to learn more, and dive deeper into the ALTIS Learning Opportunities”

Taylor Buus - S&C Coach - USA

I’m a lot more confident in prioritizing technical corrections, particularly with upright running.”

Shaun Maloney - Belgium National Team Coach

"ALTIS is a beacon of pragmatic, experience-rich coaches who offer a myriad of adaptable solutions for ANY coach interested in the realm of performance. ALTIS has always appealed to me because of their simplicity and honesty.” 

Brett Bartholemew - Bestselling Author & Speed /S&C Coach - USA

“This Need for Speed Course from ALTIS is outstanding!! For someone who coaches Game Players it will transform what and how you coach Speed & Movement.”

JP Laurent - Speed & Movement Coach - Rapid Running