On a field, the fastest athlete wins the sprint. The best-coached athlete wins the game. 1-on-1 and small group speed training built for field sport athletes in Metro Vancouver.
Book a free 20-minute speed & agility assessment. Andrew observes your athlete, identifies what's holding them back, and tells you exactly what a training plan would address.
National-level sprint coaching expertise. 5 years coaching field athlete speed, acceleration, and agility.
Former Head Sprint Coach, UBCSprints & Hurdles program, University of British Columbia
National-Level Sprint CoachLocal to international level — producer of BC Provincial Track & Field Champions
NCCP Level 3 CertifiedNational Coaching Certification Program — national level
15+ Years Elite Sprint CoachingLocal to international level athlete development
5 Years Field Athlete Speed & Agility CoachingSoccer, rugby, lacrosse, field hockey, and football
"Speed is a skill — and every athlete can learn it."
Most field sport athletes operate well below their speed potential. Not because they lack ability — because nobody has taught them how to accelerate, decelerate, and change direction with proper mechanics.
After 15 years coaching sprint mechanics from the local to international level — and 5 years specifically coaching field athlete speed, acceleration, and agility — I built Speed Excellence to bring that precision to field sport athletes in Metro Vancouver. The methodology is the same. The application is sport-specific.
Field sport speed — the first step, the cut that beats a defender, the burst into open space — is technique. Technique is coachable. That is what every Speed Excellence session is built around.
Start With A Free 20-Min Speed & Agility Assessment
20 minutes. Andrew watches your athlete move, identifies the specific issue limiting their speed and agility, and explains exactly what coaching would address.
What parents and athletes say after working with Speed Excellence.
My son has played soccer for six years. In eight sessions with Andrew, his first step changed completely. His coach noticed before I even said anything.
Parent of U15 Soccer Athlete
Soccer · Metro Vancouver
I didn't realize how much of speed was technique. Andrew explained it in a way that made sense to both of us. My daughter actually understands why she's doing each drill now.
Parent of U13 Field Hockey Athlete
Field Hockey · Metro Vancouver
The free assessment alone was worth it. Andrew told us in 20 minutes what coaches had missed for two years. We booked the Standard Pack the same day.
Parent of U16 Rugby Athlete
Rugby · Metro Vancouver
Free · No Commitment
See What's Possible For Your Athlete
Start with a free 20-minute speed & agility assessment. No pressure. Just clarity.
Everything parents ask before booking an assessment.
What is the free speed assessment?+
The free assessment is a 20-minute session where Andrew watches your athlete run and move, identifies the specific mechanical issues limiting their speed, and explains exactly what a training program would address. No commitment required. Book at speedexcellence.com/assessment.
What sports does Speed Excellence work with?+
Soccer, rugby, lacrosse, field hockey, and football. The speed and agility mechanics trained are directly applicable to all field sports. Sessions are adapted to your athlete's specific sport and position.
What age range do you work with?+
Athletes aged 10–17. Sessions are structured differently for the 10–13 and 14–17 age groups to reflect different developmental priorities and training capacities.
How is this different from a speed camp?+
Speed camps serve 20–50 athletes at once. Individual technique correction at that scale is not possible. Speed Excellence delivers 1-on-1 and small group coaching with direct feedback on each athlete's specific mechanics every single session. The coaching quality is categorically different.
How quickly will my athlete see results?+
Most athletes show measurable improvements in acceleration mechanics within 4–6 sessions. Athletes aged 10–14 who are in the critical motor development window typically progress fastest. Meaningful game-applicable speed improvement is realistic within a 6–8 week program.
Where do sessions take place?+
Sessions take place at accessible field and track locations across Metro Vancouver. Location details are confirmed in your booking confirmation. Andrew works across Burnaby, Surrey, Richmond, and North Vancouver areas.
Can I book sessions for multiple siblings?+
Yes. Contact Andrew directly to discuss scheduling. In some cases siblings can train together in a small group format, which reduces the per-session cost significantly.
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Book a free 20-minute speed & agility assessment and ask everything in person. That's what it's there for.
Evidence-based articles on speed development for field sport athletes and their parents.
Acceleration
Why Your Athlete Loses The First Step Every Time
Upright posture is the single most common speed killer in youth field sport athletes. Here is the mechanics explanation every parent should understand.
5 min readAcceleration
Development
The Motor Development Window Parents Can't Afford to Miss
Ages 10–14 are the most important years for building athletic movement patterns. What gets trained now becomes permanent.
6 min readAthlete Development
Field Speed
Field Sport Speed vs. Track Speed — Why They're Not the Same
The fastest sprinter is rarely the dominant field player. Here is the science behind why game speed is a different skill — and how to train it.
5 min readSport Science
Agility
Change of Direction vs. Agility — Coaches Use These Wrong
Pre-planned COD drills and reactive agility are two different skills. Most youth programs train one and call it the other.
4 min readAgility Training
Mechanics
Arm Drive: The Most Overlooked Component of Field Speed
Upper body mechanics directly influence stride frequency and acceleration power. Most youth athletes have never been coached on arm drive.
4 min readSprint Mechanics
Coaching
What 1-on-1 Coaching Actually Changes That Group Training Can't
Individual feedback loops, real-time correction, and athlete-specific programming. The coaching science behind why group size matters.
5 min readMethodology
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