Albany - Speed & Agility Program (Monday Ages 8-10) - Testing Results - Term 1, 2026

At the completion of our Term 1 program, athletes in the Albany 8–10 group completed post-testing to compare against their Week 1 baseline.

This testing provides insight into the development of key athletic qualities, including:

• Sprint performance (20m)

• Acceleration (0–10m)

• Speed maintenance (10–20m)

• Change of direction (5–10–5)

• Lower-body power (Broad Jump)

• Explosive power (CMJ Vertical Jump)

All results below show Week 1 → Week 8 values, along with percentage change across the program (positive % indicates improvement).

How to Interpret Results

• Sprint & agility: Lower time = improvement

• Broad Jump & CMJ: Higher value = improvement

Results Table

Athlete	20m Sprint	0–10m	10–20m	5–10–5	Broad Jump	CMJ
Freddie M	4.740 → 4.477 (+5.55%)	2.597 → 2.547 (+1.93%)	2.143 → 1.930 (+9.94%)	6.600 → 6.425 (+2.65%)	1.65 → 1.52 (−7.88%)	27.7 → 27.7 (0.00%)
Ted H	3.961 → 4.180 (−5.53%)	2.272 → 2.242 (+1.32%)	1.689 → 1.938 (−14.74%)	5.800 → 6.254 (−7.83%)	1.49 → 1.54 (+3.36%)	27.2 → 27.4 (+0.74%)
Jackson O	3.836 → 3.471 (+9.51%)	2.248 → 1.868 (+16.90%)	1.588 → 1.603 (−0.94%)	5.590 → 5.489 (+1.81%)	1.66 → 1.68 (+0.90%)	34.3 → 34.0 (−0.87%)
Austin W	4.551 → 4.473 (+1.71%)	2.446 → 2.398 (+1.96%)	2.105 → 2.075 (+1.43%)	6.940 → 6.203 (+10.62%)	1.26 → 1.40 (+11.11%)	26.2 → 27.2 (+3.82%)
Tanah	3.997 → 4.022 (−0.63%)	2.276 → 2.188 (+3.87%)	1.721 → 1.834 (−6.56%)	6.010 → 5.925 (+1.41%)	1.60 → 1.58 (−1.25%)	30.0 → 30.0 (0.00%)

Standout Performances

Jackson O

• 20m Sprint: +9.51%

• 0–10m: +16.90%

A standout improvement in acceleration, indicating strong development in early force production and sprint mechanics. This is a key performance quality at this age.

Austin W

• 5–10–5: +10.62%

• Broad Jump: +11.11%

• CMJ: +3.82%

Strong improvements across agility and power, demonstrating improved coordination, force production, and movement efficiency.

Freddie M

• 20m Sprint: +5.55%

• 10–20m: +9.94%

Notable improvements in top-end speed and speed maintenance, reflecting improved running mechanics and stride efficiency.

Key Insights

Acceleration Development

Improvements in 0–10m performance (particularly Jackson) highlight:

• Improved force application into the ground

• Better body positioning during acceleration

• Increased ability to generate speed early

Acceleration is one of the most trainable qualities at this age and remains a key focus of development.

Agility Development

Most athletes improved their 5–10–5 times, indicating:

• Improved deceleration mechanics

• Better control when changing direction

• Increased confidence at speed

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These qualities are critical for almost all field and court sports.

Speed Variability

Some athletes showed mixed results across sprint splits. This is expected and can reflect:

• Ongoing development of sprint technique

• Coordination changes during growth

• Differences between acceleration and top-speed ability

At this stage, consistency of movement is just as important as raw speed outcomes.

Power Development

Broad Jump and CMJ results show:

• General improvements in lower-body power

• Increased coordination in jumping mechanics

• Early development of force production qualities

Where results remained stable, this often reflects consolidation of technique rather than lack of progress.

Important Context

While testing provides valuable objective data, athlete development is not assessed on numbers alone.

Across the program, there were clear improvements in:

• Sprint mechanics and posture

• Coordination and rhythm when running

• Braking and movement control

• Jumping and landing technique

Additionally, several external factors influence testing outcomes:

• Growth and maturation

• Fatigue and external sport load

• Familiarity with testing

• Day-to-day readiness

For this reason, results should always be viewed within the broader context of long-term development.

Final Note

This group has made strong progress across the term, particularly in developing acceleration, agility, and foundational power.

At this stage of development, building movement quality, coordination, and confidence is the priority — and this group has shown clear progress in all areas.

If you would like individual feedback or guidance on next steps, please feel free to get in touch.

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