Speed has long been recognized as a key component of superior sport performance. Whether they are chasing down a long pass in football or sprinting down the court on a fast break in basketball, an athlete's speed is a major factor in overall athletic ability. Authored by 19 of the top National Strength and Conditioning Association experts, Developing Speed is the definitive resource for creating scientifically sound training programs that take speed to the highest level. The book is designed to address the full gamut of speed training, with topics such as these: Sprint starts, Acceleration, Maximal velocity, Speed endurance, Sport-specific application, You'll also get advice and information on how to develop speed regimens for 12 sports: baseball, softball, basketball, football, ice hockey, rugby, soccer, tennis, field hockey, lacrosse, sprint (track) cycling, and speed skating. You'll find assessments to test various aspects of speed as well as over 80 sport-specific drills. Packed with the latest research and recommendations from the world's leading sport conditioning organization, Developing Speed contains everything coaches and athletes need to increase speed, blow past the competition, and achieve performance goals.