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

At the completion of our Term 1 program, athletes in the Manurewa 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)

• Change of direction (5–10–5)

• Lower-body power (Countermovement Jump and Broad Jump)

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

How to interpret results:

• Sprint & agility: Lower time = improvement

• Jump performance: Higher score = improvement

Results Table

Athlete	20m Sprint	0–10m	10–20m	5–10–5	CMJ	Broad Jump
Ella-Ray	3.883 → 3.761 (+3.14%)	1.685 → 1.614 (+4.21%)	2.198 → 2.147 (+2.32%)	6.250 → 5.915 (+5.36%)	33.5 → 32.5 (−2.99%)	1.52 → 1.79 (+17.76%)
Mia	4.126 → 4.002 (+3.00%)	1.749 → 1.681 (+3.89%)	2.377 → 2.321 (+2.36%)	6.311 → 6.320 (−0.14%)	32.8 → 30.0 (−8.54%)	1.36 → 1.58 (+16.18%)
Johan	— → 3.957	— → 1.741	— → 2.216	— → 6.047	— → 32.5	— → 1.64

Standout Performances

Ella-Ray

• 20m Sprint: +3.14%

• 5–10–5: +5.36%

• Broad Jump: +17.76%

A strong all-round performance with improvements across speed, agility, and power. The increase in broad jump highlights improved lower-body force production and coordination.

Mia

• 20m Sprint: +3.00%

• Broad Jump: +16.18%

Consistent sprint improvement alongside a significant gain in horizontal power, indicating improved force application and movement efficiency.

Key Insights

Sprint Development

Both returning athletes improved their 20m sprint performance, reflecting:

• Improved acceleration mechanics

• Better coordination and movement efficiency

• Increased confidence in sprinting

Power Development

Strong improvements in broad jump across the group indicate:

• Increased lower-body force production

• Improved jumping mechanics

• Better overall athletic coordination

CMJ Variability

Slight decreases in CMJ are not uncommon and may reflect:

• Changes in jumping strategy or technique

• Fatigue or timing of testing

• Ongoing development of movement patterns

Important Context

While testing provides valuable objective data, we do not assess athlete development based on numbers alone.

Across the program, there were clear and significant improvements in movement quality, including:

• Sprint technique and posture

• Coordination and rhythm

• Jumping and landing mechanics

• General movement confidence

There are also many variables that influence testing outcomes, including:

• Growth and maturation

• External activity and fatigue

• Familiarity with testing

• Day-to-day readiness

For this reason, results should always be viewed within the broader context of each athlete’s development.

Final Note

This group has made strong progress across the term, particularly in developing speed and lower-body power.

These are key foundations for long-term athletic development, and we look forward to continuing to build on this progress in future programs.

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

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