Speed & Agility
Classes
Weekly SAQ classes across West Midlands venues. Science-backed sprint drills, plyometrics and agility training coached by FA-approved performance specialists — from £10 per session.
Speed. Agility.
Quickness.
SAQ (Speed, Agility and Quickness) training is the foundation of all athletic movement. Our classes use science-backed methods to develop the key physical qualities that make athletes faster, sharper and harder to beat — regardless of their sport.
Delivered at Alexander Stadium — the same venue that hosted the 2022 Commonwealth Games athletics — our sessions give youth athletes access to the same training environment used by elite performers.
Sprint Mechanics
Acceleration technique, drive phase mechanics, top-end speed development and deceleration control. Athletes learn how to run faster — not just how to run harder.
Agility & Change of Direction
Multi-directional movement, reactive agility drills and 505 agility progressions. Essential for all field and court sports.
Plyometrics & Power
Age-appropriate jumping, bounding and reactive drills to develop explosive power. Builds the elastic energy system that underpins athletic performance.
What Happens in a Session
Every session follows a structured format designed by our FA-approved coaching team. Sessions are grouped by age to ensure appropriate training loads.
Dynamic Warm-Up (10 min)
Movement preparation, mobility drills and activation exercises. Prepares the body for high-intensity work and reduces injury risk.
Sprint Mechanics (15 min)
Technique drills — posture, arm drive, foot strike and cadence. Athletes develop efficient sprint mechanics before adding speed.
Speed & Agility Drills (20 min)
Ladder drills, cone patterns, reactive agility games and speed endurance work. Varied each session to maintain engagement and drive adaptation.
Plyometrics (10 min)
Age-appropriate explosive power training — broad jumps, bounding, hurdle hops and depth drops for older athletes.
Cool-Down & Debrief (5 min)
Static stretching, breathing and a brief coaching point for athletes to take away and practise before next session.
Every Sport.
Every Level.
Speed and agility are transferable across all sports. Our classes are attended by youth athletes from football, rugby, athletics, basketball, tennis and martial arts.
Football
Acceleration off the mark, change of direction and explosive first step — all directly transferable to match play at every level.
Rugby & Team Sports
Power, agility and reactive speed for contact sports. Deceleration and re-acceleration patterns specific to rugby and similar games.
Athletics & All Sports
Sprint mechanics and explosive power for track athletes and multi-sport performers. The physical foundation every youth athlete needs.
Simple.
Affordable.
- FA-approved coaching
- Alexander Stadium venue
- Age-grouped sessions
- Science-backed programme
- No long-term commitment
- Progress tracking available
Sessions are held across multiple venues including Alexander Stadium (Perry Barr, Birmingham B42 2LR), Sutton Coldfield Tennis Club, Wyndley Leisure Centre, Coleshill Football Club Pack Meadow, and Boldmere St Michaels FC. Alexander Stadium: easy public transport links — Perry Barr train station is a 5-minute walk.
Not sure if SAQ classes are right for your athlete? Book a free 15-minute discovery call and we'll advise on the best starting point.
Common Questions
Start This Week
Weekly SAQ classes at Alexander Stadium, Birmingham. £10 per session. FA-approved coaching for U8–U18.
Your Next Step
Every EPP athlete follows the same structured journey — assess, report, programme, retest. Here's where this service fits and what comes next.
After 8–12 weeks of training, a retest session measures your real gains — sprint times, agility, power. Side-by-side data comparison shows exactly what's changed.
Learn More →15 minutes with your coach. We'll map out the right journey for your athlete — no commitment required.
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