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Quite simply........WE Build Champions

Dan Leary | Shoreline, WA
We develop explosive, game-changing athletes through laser-timed speed training, kettlebell strength & power, plyometrics, jumping, sprinting and data driven performance testing.

10/27/2026

SPEED TRAINING SHOULD LOOK FAST.

* Every sprint is performed with high intent—not as conditioning.
* Full recovery helps athletes maintain speed and strong mechanics.
* Quality repetitions matter more than piling up extra volume.
* When times consistently slow or technique breaks down, the speed work stops.
* Conditioning has value—but it serves a different purpose.

Proof angle

Laser-time every sprint and compare each repetition with the athlete’s fastest effort. Consistent times show quality output; meaningful drop-off signals fatigue and guides the coach to adjust recovery or end the set.

STOP RUNNING TIRED. START TRAINING FAST.

Book an NW Athletic Performance Speed & Power Session.

Dan Leary SFG I, USAW II, FMS
Explosive. Fast. Bulletproof.

10/18/2026

Why Acceleration Matters More Than Top-End Speed in Soccer

In soccer, the first 5–10 yards can be more important than how fast an athlete runs at full speed.

Soccer is a game of short, explosive movements. Players constantly accelerate to attack open space, beat defenders to the ball, close passing lanes, and react to changes in possession.

While maximum velocity is valuable, especially for wingers, forwards, and defenders making recovery runs, many game situations never allow players enough distance to reach their top speed.

Why acceleration wins in soccer

* First to the ball: Explosive acceleration helps players win 50/50 balls.
* Create separation: A quick first three steps can create enough space to receive a pass or take a shot.
* Defensive advantage: Rapid acceleration helps defenders close gaps and pressure opponents.
* Change of direction: Players must decelerate, cut, and accelerate again throughout the match.
* Explosive transitions: The ability to accelerate immediately after gaining or losing possession is critical.

How NW Athletic Performance measures acceleration

Our Speed & Power Profile uses laser-timed sprint testing to evaluate an athlete’s speed development.

* 5 Fly 10: Early sprint speed after a short acceleration approach.
* 15 Fly 10: Sprint speed after a longer acceleration approach.
* 20–30 Fly 10: Higher-speed running and maximum velocity.

For the clearest measurement of first-step acceleration, we can also test standing-start 5- and 10-yard sprint times.

The bottom line

A soccer player who reaches 18 MPH isn’t automatically more effective than a player who reaches 16 MPH.

If the 16 MPH athlete accelerates faster over the first 5–10 yards, that athlete may win more short-distance races to the ball.

Maximum velocity matters. But acceleration often determines who gets there first.

NW ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE

We Develop Game-Changing Speed & Explosive Power.

EXPLOSIVE. FAST. BULLETPROOF.

10/04/2026

⚡️ SPEED. POWER. ATHLETICISM. ⚡️

Great session yesterday morning at Soccer5 Snohomish with Skylar, Vince & Heejune — three high-level 14–15-year-old soccer athletes putting in the work to become more explosive players.

At NW Athletic Performance, we’re not trying to make soccer players better at drills.

We’re building better ATHLETES for soccer.

Yesterdays focus:

⚡ Acceleration — winning the first 5–10 yards
🔥 Explosive Power — producing more force with every step
🦶 Quick Feet & Ground Contacts — faster repositioning and reactions
↔️ Change of Direction — brake, plant and explode
💪 Strength — building stronger, more resilient athletes
📊 Measurable Performance — train it, test it, improve it

Skylar, Vince & Heejune brought great intensity and competed all morning.

Three talented soccer players.

Getting FASTER. Getting STRONGER. Getting more EXPLOSIVE.

⚡ NW ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE ⚡
Explosive. Fast. Bulletproof.

📍 Soccer5 Snohomish

10/03/2026

⚡️ BUILD THE ATHLETE. BUILD THE PLAYER. ⚡️

Great session last night at Soccer5 with Elliott, a 9-year-old soccer athlete putting in the work to become faster, stronger and more explosive.

At NW Athletic Performance, training young athletes isn’t about treating them like miniature adults.

It’s about building the athletic foundation they’ll use for years.

Last night’s focus:

⚡ Acceleration — learning how to explode into the first few steps
🦶 Quick Feet — improving coordination and faster ground contacts
🔥 Jumping & Landing — developing explosive power and body control
↔️ Change of Direction — learning to stop, cut and accelerate
💪 Age-Appropriate Strength — building a strong, resilient young athlete
⚽ Movement Skills — developing athleticism that transfers directly to soccer

At 9 years old, the goal isn’t specialization.

RUN. JUMP. SPRINT. MOVE. GET STRONG. HAVE FUN.

Build those qualities now and give young soccer players a bigger athletic toolbox as they develop.

Great work, Elliott! 👊⚡️

NW ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE
Explosive. Fast. Bulletproof.

📍 Soccer5

10/01/2026

⚡ DOES YOUR ATHLETE KNOW THEIR NUMBERS?

Speed isn’t just something you see — it’s something we measure, train and improve.

This weekend, NW Athletic Performance is testing the qualities that matter on the field:

Acceleration • Top Speed • Explosive Power • Change of Direction

📍 Soccer5 SnoCo — Woodinville
Friday 10/2 | 6–7 PM
Saturday 10/3 | 9 AM
💰 $29 per athlete

Give your athlete a baseline. Find the gaps. Build the plan.

🔥 Limited spots available. DM “PROFILE” to reserve your athlete’s spot.

EXPLOSIVE. FAST. BULLETPROOF.
WE BUILD CHAMPIONS.

09/30/2026

HOW DO KETTLEBELLS ACTUALLY TRANSFER TO SOCCER?

The goal isn’t to make a kettlebell exercise look like soccer.

The goal is to build the physical qualities that make soccer movements more powerful.

🔥 KETTLEBELL SWINGS → HIP POWER
Train explosive hip extension and rapid force production—the same qualities athletes rely on when accelerating, sprinting and jumping.

🦵 SQUATS & SPLIT SQUATS → LEG STRENGTH
Build stronger hips and legs so athletes have a bigger strength foundation for sprinting, cutting, jumping and battling for position.

⚡ SINGLE-LEG WORK → FORCE & STABILITY
Soccer is constantly played off one leg. Single-leg strength helps athletes produce and control force when accelerating, decelerating and changing direction.

🛡️ HINGES & RDLs → POSTERIOR-CHAIN STRENGTH
Strengthen the glutes and hamstrings that play a major role in sprinting and controlling high-speed movement.

💪 LOADED CARRIES → TRUNK CONTROL
Teach athletes to maintain posture and control while forces try to pull them out of position—valuable when sprinting, cutting and dealing with contact.

The kettlebell is the strength tool.

Sprint, jump and change-of-direction training teaches the athlete to express that strength at game speed.

BUILD STRENGTH → DEVELOP POWER → APPLY IT TO SPEED

That’s how the weight room transfers to the field. ⚽️🔥

09/30/2026

The key is to explain that kettlebells don’t transfer because soccer players use kettlebells on the field. They transfer because they develop physical qualities soccer requires: force production, hip power, single-leg strength, trunk control, and the ability to absorb force.

Here’s a clearer caption:

⚽️ HOW DO KETTLEBELLS ACTUALLY TRANSFER TO SOCCER?

The goal isn’t to make a kettlebell exercise look like soccer.

The goal is to build the physical qualities that make soccer movements more powerful.

🔥 KETTLEBELL SWINGS → HIP POWER
Train explosive hip extension and rapid force production—the same qualities athletes rely on when accelerating, sprinting and jumping.

🦵 SQUATS & SPLIT SQUATS → LEG STRENGTH
Build stronger hips and legs so athletes have a bigger strength foundation for sprinting, cutting, jumping and battling for position.

⚡ SINGLE-LEG WORK → FORCE & STABILITY
Soccer is constantly played off one leg. Single-leg strength helps athletes produce and control force when accelerating, decelerating and changing direction.

🛡️ HINGES & RDLs → POSTERIOR-CHAIN STRENGTH
Strengthen the glutes and hamstrings that play a major role in sprinting and controlling high-speed movement.

💪 LOADED CARRIES → TRUNK CONTROL
Teach athletes to maintain posture and control while forces try to pull them out of position—valuable when sprinting, cutting and dealing with contact.

The kettlebell is the strength tool.

Sprint, jump and change-of-direction training teaches the athlete to express that strength at game speed.

BUILD STRENGTH → DEVELOP POWER → APPLY IT TO SPEED

That’s how the weight room transfers to the field. ⚽️🔥

09/29/2026

DON’T RUSH THE RESULT. BUILD THE ATHLETE.

* Youth development is a long-term process—not a race to peak early.
* Sprinting builds speed, coordination, and confidence.
* Jumping teaches athletes to produce and absorb force.
* Bodyweight mastery creates the foundation for safe, progressive kettlebell training.
* Consistency across months matters more than one exhausting workout.

Start with an NW Athletic Performance Speed & Power Profile, pick one of our training programs then retest every 8–12 weeks. Track:

* Acceleration
* Top speed
* Broad and vertical jump
* Change of direction
* Movement quality

Parents and coaches receive objective evidence of what is improving and what should be trained next.

BUILD THE FOUNDATION. DEVELOP THE ATHLETE.

Book an individual or team NW Athletic Performance Speed & Power Profile.

We have two sessions available:

Friday 6pm
Saturday 9m
At Soccer5 in Woodinville
DM to Sign Up
Space is limited

Dan Leary SFG I, USAW II, FMS
Explosive. Fast. Bulletproof.

09/21/2026

YOUTH ATHLETES NEED EXPOSURE—NOT EXHAUSTION.

* Speed improves through short, high-quality sprints with full recovery.
* Athletes should finish most speed sessions moving fast—not dragging.
* Two consistent speed exposures each week can support skill development without excessive volume.
* Age-appropriate jumping and kettlebell training build the strength needed to produce and control force.
* Technique, confidence, and gradual progress come before heavier loads or harder workouts.

DON’T JUST MAKE THEM TIRED. HELP THEM GET BETTER.

Book an individual or team NW Athletic Performance Speed & Power Profile.

QUALITY REPS ✓
FULL RECOVERY ✓
MEASURED PROGRESS ✓

Dan Leary SFG I, USAW II, FMS
Explosive. Fast. Bulletproof.

09/17/2026

KNOW YOUR NUMBERS.
BUILD YOUR GAME.

⚡ NW Athletic Performance
Speed & Power Profile — $49

Measure the qualities that help athletes accelerate, separate, create power, and change direction.

WHAT WE MEASURE:

⚡ ACCELERATION
5 Fly 10 + 15 Fly 10
How fast you build speed.

💨 TOP SPEED
20–30 Fly 10
Your maximum sprint velocity.

💥 EXPLOSIVE POWER
Broad Jump + Vertical Jump
Your horizontal + vertical power.

🔄 CHANGE OF DIRECTION
5-10-5
Your ability to brake, redirect, and reaccelerate.

YOUR NUMBERS = YOUR BASELINE.
Train. Improve. Retest.

🔥 BONUS: Commit to our 8- or 12-week follow-up program and your $49 Profile fee is credited toward training.

READY TO FIND OUT WHAT YOUR ATHLETE CAN IMPROVE?

Book your $49 Speed & Power Profile today. Get clear performance numbers, identify the areas that need the most attention, and leave with a better understanding of your next steps.

Athletes: Take control of your development.
Parents: Give your athlete a measurable starting point and a plan for progress.

BOOK YOUR $49 PROFILE NOW.
Know your numbers. Build your game.

WE BUILD CHAMPIONS.

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