Speed & Agility Program - Options for Ages 8-18
UNCAPD Speed & Agility Program – Term 3 (Ages 8–18)
Structured Athletic Development Pathway
Foundations → Development → Performance
Overview:
The UNCAPD Speed & Agility Program is a structured 8-week training pathway designed to develop athletes aged 8–18 through progressive, age-appropriate coaching.
Each stage of the program is aligned with long-term athletic development principles, ensuring athletes build the technical foundations, physical qualities, and movement efficiency required for sustained sporting performance.
Foundations (Ages 8–10): Movement competency and coordination
Development (Ages 11–13): Skill refinement and applied speed
Performance (Ages 14–18): Performance optimisation and advanced athletic qualities
Across all levels, sessions are delivered by experienced performance coaches in a structured, high-quality training environment.
Sessions are designed to improve speed, acceleration, agility, coordination, movement efficiency, and overall athletic performance while creating a positive and engaging training environment.
Program Details:
Structure: 8-Week Progressive Training Block
Frequency: 1 × 60-Minute Session Per Week
Training Locations & Schedule:
Western Springs
Foundations (Ages 8–10)
Day: Sunday
Time: 9:00 AM
Start Date: Sunday 26 July 2026
End Date: Sunday 13 September 2026
Development (Ages 11–13)
Day: Sunday
Time: 10:00 AM
Start Date: Sunday 26 July 2026
End Date: Sunday 13 September 2026
Performance (Ages 14–18)
Day: Sunday
Time: 11:00 AM
Start Date: Sunday 26 July 2026
End Date: Sunday 13 September 2026
Location: 1 Stadium Road, Western Springs
Pakuranga
Ages 8–12
Day: Thursday
Time: 3:45 PM
Start Date: Thursday 30 July 2026
End Date: Thursday 17 September 2026
Ages 13+
Day: Thursday
Time: 4:45 PM
Start Date: Thursday 30 July 2026
End Date: Thursday 17 September 2026
Location: Action Indoor Sports, 30 Ben Lomond Crescent, Pakuranga
Development Focus by Stage
Foundations (Ages 8–10)
Fundamental sprint mechanics and acceleration
Balance, coordination, and body control
Basic agility and change-of-direction skills
Movement confidence and enjoyment
Positive training habits and discipline
Focus: Learning how to move efficiently while building confidence and enjoying training.
Development (Ages 11–13)
Sprint mechanics and acceleration efficiency
First-step quickness and speed development
Agility and change-of-direction technique
Lower-body power and explosiveness
Movement efficiency across multiple sports
Focus: Bridging technique and performance.
Performance (Ages 14–18)
Advanced sprint mechanics and acceleration
Top-speed development
Reactive strength and ground contact efficiency
Explosive power and force production
Advanced agility and change-of-direction performance
Focus: Maximising athletic performance output.
Program Structure:
All sessions follow a structured coaching format:
Dynamic warm-up and movement preparation
Sprint mechanics and acceleration development
Agility and change-of-direction training
Plyometric and power development
Applied speed drills and competitive challenges
Small group sizes allow coaches to provide ongoing individual feedback and technical coaching throughout each session.
Performance Testing:
Testing is completed during Week 1 and Week 8 to measure athlete development throughout the term.
Testing Includes:
20m Sprint (including 10m split times)
5-10-5 Agility Test
Standing Broad Jump
Countermovement Jump (CMJ)
Reactive Strength Index (RSI)*
*RSI included for Development and Performance groups.
Athletes receive objective performance data to track improvements in speed, acceleration, agility, power, and explosiveness.
Who This Program Is For:
Athletes aged 8–18
Beginner to advanced sporting levels
Multi-sport athletes
Competitive athletes seeking athletic development
Families seeking structured, evidence-based coaching
What Athletes Need:
Appropriate training clothing and footwear
Water bottle
Weather-appropriate clothing for outdoor venues
Payment Options:
Weekly Subscription
$45 per week
8 Weekly Payments
Total Investment: $360
Upfront Payment:
$290 One-Time Payment
Save $70
Contact Information:
Email: info@uncapd.co.nz
Phone: 021 247 9773
Website: uncapd.co.nz
Each Athlete Development group runs once per week at the day, time, and location selected at the time of booking. Athletes attend the same session each week for the 8-week term.