Speed & Agility Term 2, 2026 Overall Results Summary

Before we dive into the numbers, it's important to understand what these results represent.

Our testing provides a snapshot of each athlete's development over an eight-week training block. While improvements are always encouraging, they are only one part of the long-term athlete development journey. Athletic performance is influenced by many factors, including biological growth, training age, fatigue from school and sport, illness, recovery, and consistency outside of sessions.

Many of our athletes were completing two to five additional trainings and multiple games each week throughout the term. Winter sport schedules are demanding, and it's common for athletes to arrive at testing carrying significant fatigue. This can influence sprint performance, jumping ability, and overall power output.

Just as importantly, performance gains can be lost if athletes stop training. Athletic development isn't something that is achieved once and maintained forever—it requires ongoing exposure to quality coaching, progressive training, and consistent practice. Our focus has always been on building better athletes over months and years, not simply chasing improvements over a single eight-week block.

Term 2 Testing Summary

Across the term, athletes completed assessments of acceleration, maximum speed, change of direction, jumping ability, and reactive strength. These tests allow us to monitor physical development while identifying strengths and future areas of focus.

One trend stood out across almost every age group.

Sprint improvements tell only part of the story

At first glance, some parents may notice that the average improvements in sprint times appear relatively small compared to other tests.

This is completely normal.

Sprint times are measured in hundredths of a second, meaning very small changes represent meaningful improvements in performance.

For example:

• Improving a 20m sprint from 3.70 seconds to 3.63 seconds is only a 1.9% improvement, but it represents a substantial increase in acceleration and running efficiency.

• Improving by just 0.05–0.10 seconds over 20 metres can be the difference between winning and losing a race to the ball in many sports.

Unlike jumping tests, sprint performance is also highly influenced by:

• Weekly match and training loads

• Fatigue from winter sport seasons

• Recovery and sleep

• Growth and maturation

• Technical consistency on the testing day

Many athletes also improved one phase of their sprint while another phase remained unchanged. For example, an athlete may have accelerated faster over the first 10 metres while slightly slowing over the second 10 metres due to fatigue or technical changes. This is exactly why we test both 10m splits separately rather than relying only on the final 20m time.

Rather than focusing solely on sprint times, we encourage families to look at the complete athletic profile.

Across the programme we consistently saw improvements in:

• Change of direction ability

• Jumping performance

• Reactive strength (RSI)

• Movement quality

• Sprint mechanics

• Confidence and technical understanding

These qualities underpin long-term speed development and often improve before large reductions in sprint times become apparent.

Average Improvements by Age Group

Age Group	10m Split 1	10m Split 2	20m Sprint	5-10-5	Broad Jump	Vertical Jump	RSI
8–10	-1.1%	0.6%	-0.5%	2.8%	4.1%	0.1%	5.4%
8–12	-3.0%	-1.4%	-1.7%	5.3%	0.3%	-1.7%	13.3%
11–13	-2.2%	-1.1%	-1.7%	1.4%	4.8%	2.7%	13.8%
13+	3.3%	6.1%	-0.8%	2.5%	4.7%	0.7%	6.7%
14–18	1.1%	0.9%	1.0%	0.5%	4.6%	2.0%	6.7%

Although sprint averages remained relatively stable across several groups, improvements in agility, jumping ability, and reactive strength were consistently observed. These physical qualities are fundamental to long-term athletic development and often precede significant improvements in sprint performance.

Outstanding Individual Performances

Across more than 100 athletes tested this term, several performances stood out.

Best Improvements by Age Group

While every athlete develops at their own rate, several performances stood out across each age group. These results highlight the excellent work many athletes have put into their training both during sessions and outside of them.

Ages 8–10

Test	Athlete	Improvement
10m Split 1	Aidan N	7.1%
10m Split 2	Lucas K	10.1%
20m Sprint	Osuke K	4.9%
Agility (5-10-5)	Liam S	13.5%
Broad Jump	Steven A	24.4%
Vertical Jump	Vihaan S	16.1%
RSI	Liam S	85.7%

Ages 8–12

Test	Athlete	Improvement
10m Split 1	Carlo VDM	3.4%
10m Split 2	Carlo VDM	6.0%
20m Sprint	Carlo VDM	4.6%
Agility (5-10-5)	Ethan M	13.5%
Broad Jump	Narviah-Breeze W	11.8%
Vertical Jump	Carlo VDM	18.4%
RSI	Dihan C	63.1%

Ages 11–13

Test	Athlete	Improvement
10m Split 1	Cade R	7.7%
10m Split 2	Talecia H	6.8%
20m Sprint	Talecia H	5.6%
Agility (5-10-5)	Madie M	11.9%
Broad Jump	Unashe M	17.8%
Vertical Jump	Madie M	24.3%
RSI	Madie M	84.1%

Ages 13+

Test	Athlete	Improvement
10m Split 1	Maxine C	24.8%
10m Split 2	Maxine C	13.5%
20m Sprint	Saraia-Lee M	4.7%
Agility (5-10-5)	Saraia-Lee M	4.3%
Broad Jump	Saraia-Lee M	23.6%
Vertical Jump	Maxine C	7.9%
RSI	Maxine C	43.2%

Ages 14–18

Test	Athlete	Improvement
10m Split 1	Kalos C	11.6%
10m Split 2	Kalos C	5.9%
20m Sprint	Kalos C	9.2%
Agility (5-10-5)	Mila Y	9.2%
Broad Jump	Nicole W	30.5%
Vertical Jump	Max M	16.3%
RSI	Mila Y	87.3%

Overall Standout Performances

Across every program and age group, these were the largest improvements recorded throughout the term.

Test	Athlete	Age Group	Improvement
10m Split 1	Maxine C	13+	24.8%
10m Split 2	Maxine C	13+	13.5%
20m Sprint	Kalos C	14–18	9.2%
Agility (5-10-5)	Liam S	8–10	13.5%
Broad Jump	Nicole W	14–18	30.5%
Vertical Jump	Madie M	11–13	24.3%
RSI	Mila Y	14–18	87.3%

These performances demonstrate what is possible through consistent attendance, quality coaching, and commitment to the training process. While individual improvements are worth celebrating, our primary focus remains on helping every athlete build the physical foundations, movement quality, and confidence required for long-term success in sport.

Looking Ahead

The end of testing is not the end of development.

Athletic performance is built over years of consistent, progressive training. Eight weeks provides valuable feedback, but it represents only one step along that journey.

Some athletes achieved substantial improvements this block. Others maintained performance despite busy sporting schedules, rapid growth, or accumulated fatigue. Both outcomes provide valuable information and help guide future training.

As athletes continue to mature, develop strength, improve movement quality, and accumulate high-quality training over multiple terms, we expect these physical qualities to continue improving.

We are incredibly proud of every athlete who committed to training this term and embraced the process. Thank you to all of our athletes and families for your continued trust, support, and enthusiasm. We look forward to continuing to build stronger, faster, and more confident athletes throughout the remainder of the year.