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The Lee Brothers Speed and Performance Academy — a session-based dual-performance academy in San Diego, CA. We train athletes ages 6–18 in sprint speed development and position-specific football skills. Every sprint rep is timed with the ArenaGear Rm510 fully automatic timing system. Data is recorded, ranked, and published every session.

We work with athletes ages 6 through 18. Youth athletes (ages 6–12) train in the Youth Academy with age-appropriate progressions on every drill. High school athletes follow a more advanced program structure. All skill levels are welcome — we start every new athlete with a baseline assessment on Day 1.

No experience required. We clock every new athlete on Day 1 — timed sprints and a Triple Broad Jump establish your baseline. That first number is your starting point. Everything goes up from there. We've worked with complete beginners and varsity athletes side by side in the same session.

Sessions are held at Thrive Park — SDSU Mission Valley River Park in San Diego, CA. All training is on grass or turf. The exact field location is confirmed each week — any updates are communicated before the session. Open in Google Maps ↗

Absolutely not. We do not train fatigue — we train speed, movement, and performance. Every sprint rep is short and explosive with full recovery between reps. Tired athletes go home. Our philosophy is built on the principle that tired is the enemy of speed development. If you're expecting long runs, 400m repeats, or conditioning drills — this is not that program.

We currently offer three programs:

• Speed Academy ($15/session) — Pure sprint development. AG510 timed 10m Fly and 40 Yard Dash every rep. X-Factor explosive training block, wickets, drill work, sprint mechanics.
• Football Skills ($15/session) — Position-specific development for skill positions (WR, RB, DB, QB). Route running, release mechanics, change of direction, and game-speed footwork.
• Dual Academy ($20/session) — Both programs back to back in a single 2-hour session. Best value — saves $10 vs booking separately.

Payment is collected on site at the session. No pre-payment is required to register or book your spot. Rates are $15 for Speed Academy, $15 for Football Skills, and $20 for Dual Academy — per athlete, per session.

No contracts, no minimum sessions. We operate on rolling enrollment — you can join for a single session, take weeks off, and come back whenever it fits your schedule. That said, athletes who train consistently see the most improvement. Speed grows like a tree — showing up regularly is what makes the data move.

Yes. You can register multiple athletes under one Family Code. When booking, you can add multiple athletes to the same session. Pricing is applied per athlete — each athlete attending counts as one session at the standard rate.

Speed Academy runs 8:30 AM Sundays at Thrive Park. Dual Academy runs 8:30–10:30 AM. Football Skills follows immediately after the Speed block. The schedule is updated weekly — check the booking page or sessions section for current dates and any changes.

Every session follows the same four-phase structure:

• Warmup (~15 min) — Captain-led sequence: activation jog, arm swings, A-Skip, B-Skip, Primetimes, Booms, and a Split and Rip to open. Same sequence every session — repetition builds elite habits.
• KPI Sprint Work (~15 min) — AG510-timed 10m Fly and 40 Yard Dash. Max effort, full rest between reps. No rushing the clock.
• X-Factor Block (~10 min) — Explosive power work: Triple Broad Jump, Cat Jumps, Wickets, Quick Steps, Russian Lunges. Max intensity for 10 seconds, full recovery between every rep.
• Competition + Data (~15 min) — Results published, PRs celebrated, rankings posted before athletes leave.

The phosphate (alactic) system is the energy system used for maximum-effort activities lasting 5–10 seconds — which is exactly what sprinting requires. It doesn't need oxygen and doesn't produce lactic acid. Training this system means short, explosive, fully-recovered reps. Youth athletes train 100% alactically — no lactate work, no conditioning work, no grinding. This is how you build real speed without burning out your athletes.

Youth athletes have a hard cap of 200 meters maximum per session — non-negotiable, never exceeded. High school athletes have a cap of 600 meters. These limits are what keep quality high. Less volume with full recovery produces faster athletes than high-volume work at sub-max effort. You don't get fast by running slow.

Wickets are 6-inch low hurdles set in a line on grass. They're a rhythm tool, not a jumping obstacle — athletes sprint through them rather than over them. They train front-side sprint mechanics, ground contact speed, and stride rhythm. The rule of wickets: every drill starts as a walk, earns its speed through repetition.

No static stretching. Sprint muscles function best as strong rubber bands — pre-session static stretching reduces power output. We use a dynamic activation warmup instead: movement-based drills that activate the muscles needed for sprinting without reducing their elastic properties.

Speed development follows what we call the 6-6-6 principle — improvements show up in 6 weeks, 6 months, or 6 years. What you do today won't change you tomorrow, but consistency compounds. Most athletes see measurable MPH improvement within their first 4–6 sessions. The athletes who improve the most are the ones who show up consistently and sprint with max intent every rep.

• Cleats — Required. Football cleats, soccer cleats, or track spikes for sprint work. The cleats you already own are perfect.
• Water bottle — Required. Bring enough for the full session, or both sessions if doing Dual Academy.
• Flat shoes — Required if using spikes. Track spikes are great for sprint work but not appropriate for warmup and X-Factor. Bring a flat shoe to change into.

No other gear is required. No branded gear is currently available.

Yes — track spikes are allowed and encouraged for sprint work. You must bring flat shoes as well since spikes should not be worn for warmup or X-Factor drills on grass. Athletes who train in spikes consistently develop better sprint habits than those who don't.

Not at this time. Wear whatever you train in — there's no uniform or branded gear requirement. When branded gear becomes available it will be announced on the booking page and at sessions.

The AG510 is the ArenaGear fully automatic timing (FAT) system — the same category of technology used at elite track meets. It uses electronic gates to measure time to the hundredth of a second with no human reaction time involved. Hand timing introduces 0.1–0.3 second errors per rep. FAT eliminates that entirely. Every sprint in every session is measured this way.

Yes. Download the ArenaGear Teams app — available on iOS and Google Play. No account required. Connect directly to the session and watch your athlete's times appear live as they sprint. Download ArenaGear Teams ↗

The Athlete Dashboard is a full season data tracking tool for every athlete in the program. It shows:

• 10m Fly MPH — top-end speed trend over the full season
• 40 Yard Dash times — acceleration + top speed history
• Triple Broad Jump — explosive power development
• Drop-off % — rep consistency and freshness indicator
• Lactate workout predictions (high school athletes)
• Season goals, personal records, and leaderboard rankings

Access requires your Roster ID, which you receive after registration.

The 10m Fly is a pure top-end speed measurement. Athletes accelerate from a standing or rolling start and are timed only over the middle 10-meter window — eliminating acceleration variables and measuring true max velocity. It converts directly to MPH, giving every athlete a clear number that represents their real top speed. Usain Bolt's fastest 10m fly segment was 0.81 seconds — 27.8 mph. This is the most direct measurement of sprint ability available.

The Triple Broad Jump (TBJ) is three consecutive standing broad jumps — measured in feet and inches from start to landing. It's our explosive power KPI. It measures the ability to generate horizontal force through three connected phases, which directly correlates to sprint drive phase mechanics. It's performed first in every X-Factor block when athletes are freshest, and recorded every session.

Registration is a one-time step that builds your athlete's profile in our system. You provide athlete info, parent contact details, and program interest. After review, you receive a Family Code.

Booking is what you do before each session — select a date, choose your program, and confirm your spot. Booking requires your Family Code. New families can book without a code but will be followed up for registration.

A Family Code is your unique identifier in the program — assigned manually by the coach after reviewing your registration. It's used to book sessions, access the Athlete Dashboard, and link all athletes in your family under one account. Codes are typically sent within 24 hours of a completed registration by email or text.

Two options:

• Book first — Head to the booking page, pick a date, and secure your spot. New families without a code will be contacted for follow-up registration.
• Register first — Complete the registration form, receive your Family Code, then book your first session using the code.

Either path works. The fastest way to get on the clock is to book a session and show up.

Email Lbasdc@gmail.com for any questions about scheduling, registration, or program details. For real-time session updates, check the booking page which reflects current session availability.