THE COMPLETE PACKAGE

WHERE SPEED MEETS STRENGTH

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Most facilities make you choose: go somewhere for speed work or somewhere else for strength training. We refuse to separate what your body needs to perform as one integrated system.

Here's what Austin learned after years of coaching athletes to college sports—speed without strength makes you fast but fragile. Strength without speed makes you powerful but slow. The athletes who succeed develop both simultaneously through a proven agility training program.

At Spade Athletics, our explosive performance development program develops explosive athleticism through Olympic lifts, plyometrics, sprint work, and sport-specific conditioning. Every session is designed not just to build power—but to protect it. We prioritize joint mobility, durability, and injury prevention so your athlete stays healthy and competitive. A healthy athlete is an impactful athlete.

This is the athletic performance training Fairview Heights families trust to help their athletes earn starting positions and college scholarships.

COMPREHENSIVE ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE TRAINING

Our speed training programs combine proven methodology with individualized coaching to create explosive athletes. Here's what you get:

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EXPLOSIVE STRENGTH DEVELOPMENT

What You Get:
Olympic lifts, compound movements, and progressive overload protocols that build legitimate power. We teach proper technique first, then push the intensity as you earn it.

Results:
Athletes typically see measurable strength gains within 4-6 weeks, with corresponding improvements in vertical jump, sprint acceleration, and contact strength.

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ADVANCED SPEED MECHANICS

What You Get:
Sprint technique refinement, acceleration drills, and top-end speed development that makes you faster in the movements your sport actually demands.

Results:
Our speed agility training program consistently produces 0.1-0.3 second improvements in 40-yard times and measurable gains in position-specific movement tests.

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PLYOMETRIC & AGILITY WORK

What You Get:
Jump training, lateral movement drills, and reactive agility work that develops explosive power in multiple planes of movement.

Results:
Athletes develop better body control, faster change of direction, and the ability to generate power from compromised positions - exactly what happens in competition.

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MOBILITY & INJURY PREVENTION

What You Get:
Dynamic warm-ups, corrective exercises, and mobility protocols that keep you healthy, durable, and always ready to perform.

Results:
Lower injury rates, faster recovery between training sessions, and the ability to maintain peak performance throughout your season. The most dangerous athlete isn't just powerful - it's the one who never leaves the game.

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INDIVIDUALIZED PROGRAMMING

What You Get:
Training plans built specifically for your sport, position, goals, and current development level. You're not just another body in a group session.

Results:
Athletes achieve their goals faster because they're training with purpose, not just following the same program as everyone else in the facility.

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HOW WE BUILD EXPLOSIVE ATHLETES

Our proven system takes the guesswork out of athletic development. We've used this process to send over 100 athletes to college sports.

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COMPREHENSIVE PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT

We evaluate your athlete's current speed, strength, mobility, and sport-specific performance through standardized testing protocols. This isn't a sales pitch - it's an honest evaluation of where they are right now and what they need to improve. You can't improve what you don't measure. The assessment becomes the baseline we use to track every improvement throughout training, and you'll receive clear feedback on your athlete's progress path.

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PERSONALIZED TRAINING IMPLEMENTATION

Your athlete trains in small groups with individualized programming built for their specific needs. Our coaches know your child's name, their sport, their goals, and exactly what they need to reach the next level. We provide a professional facility with state-of-the-art equipment and a positive culture that encourages effort and consistency. We track every metric, celebrate every improvement, and adjust programming as your athlete gets stronger and faster.

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MEASURABLE RESULTS & PROGRESSION

We re-test key performance metrics every 8-12 weeks to document your improvement and adjust programming for continued progress. Everything we do is measured by one question: Does it make you better when it matters? Athletes start making plays they couldn't make before. Coaches notice. Scouts notice. College recruiters notice.

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SPADE ATHLETICS OFFERED MORE THAN JUST TRAINING—I GOT SCIENCE AND TRANSPARENCY.

I also like the fact that each of my 3 boys gets 1-on-1 time with their trainer. Keep up the good work!

Iverson Brown, Athlete
(Testimonial from Chuck Brown)

QUESTIONS ABOUT OUR AGILITY TRAINING PROGRAM

Everything you need to know about training like an athlete at Spade Athletics.

How is this different from other strength and agility training programs?

Most facilities focus on speed OR strength, but not both in an integrated way. At Spade Athletics, we refuse to separate what your athlete's body needs to perform as one complete system. Our strength training for athletic performance combines explosive power development with advanced speed work, mobility training, and sport-specific conditioning - all while prioritizing safety and injury prevention.

Every athlete gets individualized programming based on their sport, position, current abilities, and goals. Your child isn't just another number in a group session - our coaches know their name, understand their specific needs, and build genuine relationships that keep them motivated and engaged.

What age groups do you train?

We train athletes from 8 years old through college level, with programs specifically designed for each developmental stage. Our primary focus is on 8 years old and up building a competitive edge before high school and high school sophomores fighting for varsity playing time.

We also work with younger athletes (ages 8-10) who are ready to learn proper movement fundamentals. The key is we adjust programming to match each athlete's current development level, maturity, and goals - not just their age. We meet your child where they are and help them progress safely.

How long before I see results from your athletic performance training?

Most athletes see measurable improvements within 4-6 weeks of consistent training. You'll notice better movement quality, increased confidence, improved strength, and better conditioning almost immediately. Significant speed improvements and explosive power development typically show up within 8-12 weeks.

With 2-3 training sessions per week, your athlete should see 0.1-0.3 second improvements in their 40-yard time, noticeable strength gains, and better sport-specific movement within their first training cycle. We'll keep you updated on their progress every step of the way.

Do you work with athletes recovering from injuries?

Yes, and safety is our top priority. We prioritize joint mobility, durability, and injury prevention in every program we design. Our coaches have extensive experience working with athletes coming back from injuries, and we coordinate closely with physical therapists and medical professionals to ensure safe return-to-play progressions.

Your athlete will need medical clearance before we begin training. Once cleared, we'll build a program that not only gets them back to their previous level but makes them stronger and more resilient than before the injury. We keep parents informed throughout the process so you're confident in their progress.

What makes your speed agility training program better than training at my high school?

We're not replacing your high school program - we're enhancing it. High school coaches are managing 50+ athletes with limited time and often outdated equipment. They're doing excellent work with significant constraints, focusing on team dynamics and sport-specific skills.

At Spade Athletics, your athlete gets individualized programming based on their specific needs and position requirements. Our coaches' only job is athletic performance development. Your child has access to professional equipment and proven training protocols that have sent over 100 athletes to college sports.

Think of it this way: high school teaches them their sport. We teach their body how to excel at that sport. The combination gives your athlete the complete edge they need.

How much does your explosive performance training cost?

We offer several training options depending on your athlete's goals and your family's commitment level. The best way to discuss pricing is during your free assessment, where we can recommend the right program based on your athlete's specific needs and realistic timeline for their goals.

What we can share: we've helped over 100 athletes earn college scholarships - many worth tens of thousands of dollars in tuition savings. Beyond scholarships, parents consistently tell us they see improvements in their child's confidence, work ethic, and self-discipline that extend far beyond sports.

Schedule your free assessment and we'll give you honest feedback about what your athlete needs, expected timelines, and transparent pricing. No pressure, no games - just straight talk from coaches who genuinely care about your child's development.

NOT SURE IF YOU'RE READY?

Talk to our team. We'll give you an honest assessment of whether this program fits your goals.

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Ready to develop explosive performance?

Stop choosing between speed and strength. Get both with our comprehensive athletic performance training program.

Schedule your free assessment and discover what separates athletes who make it to the next level from those who don't.

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