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HIGH SCHOOL PERFORMANCE TRAINING

Speed • Strength • Power • Durability

Give your athlete the edge they need to dominate their season. Our High School Performance Training program builds the speed, strength, and confidence required to perform at a higher level—without sacrificing movement quality or long-term health.

Designed for grades 9–12 (all sports)

​Proven speed, strength & power development

​Small groups for high-quality coaching

​Performance testing & progress tracking

Safe, structured, athlete-specific training

Program Details

A high-intensity performance program designed for athletes in grades 9–12 looking to increase explosiveness, power output, game-speed agility, and total athleticism.

Schedule
Tuesdays & Thursdays • 5:00–6:00 PM

Location
Saxon Stadium – North Torrance High School

Ages
14–18 (High School Athletes)

Program Focus
Speed • Power • Agility • Strength • Conditioning

Group Size
Small-group coaching

Investment
$360/ monthly block

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What High School Athletes Will Learn

Sprint Acceleration Mechanics

Explosive first-step power, force application, and correct drive phase.

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Top-End Speed Development

Stride frequency, stride length, posture, and hip projection.

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Multi-Directional Agility

Game-speed cuts, deceleration, and reactive change of direction.

Power & Plyometrics

Bounding, hurdle hops, med ball throws, and vertical explosiveness.

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Strength Training Foundations

Movement patterns: squat, hinge, lunge, push, pull.

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Conditioning for Sport

Speed endurance, anaerobic conditioning, and repeat sprint ability.

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Injury Prevention

Hamstring prep, ankle stability, hip mobility, and tendon health.

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Mental Preparation

Mindset, focus, discipline, and game-day confidence.

Why Athletes Choose This Program

Proven speed development for high school athletes

Professional coaching with real results

College-prep level training & expectations

Competitive, positive environment

Designed for multi-sport athletes

Focus on confidence, leadership, and discipline

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Meet Your Coach

Coach Darien Hawkins

 

With over a decade of coaching and a proven track record of speed development, Coach D specializes in helping high school athletes increase explosiveness, confidence, and total athleticism.

Speed & Agility Specialist

Track & Field Coach – North Torrance HS

20+ Athletes Guided to College Scholarships

2 Athletes Developed into Professionals

Creator of the EPSTA Performance System

Strength & Conditioning Foundations Certified

"I develop athletes with purpose — speed, confidence, and the ability to compete at the highest level."

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11.9 to 10.98

"Coach D helped me drop my 100m time from 11.9 to 10.98. I made varsity as a sophomore. The training changed everything."

— High School Sprinter

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8 lbs of Lean Weight

"I gained explosive power, added 8 lbs of lean weight, and went from JV to varsity starter. Best training I’ve ever had."

— Football Athlete

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Conditioning and Confident

"My daughter’s speed, conditioning, and confidence skyrocketed. She became a top performer in her league."

— Track Athlete Parent

Q: Does this program help with college recruiting?

A: Absolutely. Speed, power, and explosiveness are top factors college coaches look for.

 

Q: Will this interfere with school training?

A: No. We complement school lifting programs with speed, power, and agility work.

 

Q: What if my athlete is in-season?

A: We modify training intensity so athletes stay sharp without fatigue.

 

Q: Do athletes need prior training experience?

A: Not at all. We coach technique step-by-step.

 

Q: What should athletes bring?

A: Running shoes, water, and a focused mindset.

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Ready to Take Your Game to the Next Level?

Elite-level high school training designed to unlock speed, power, and performance.

• Tuesdays and Thursdays • 5:00–6:00 PM

• Grades 9–12

• Saxon Stadium – North Torrance HS

• Small-group training

• Limited spots available

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