Sprinting is used in almost all sports, it offers benefits for all different types of athletes. With sprinting, you focus on stride frequency and length, running technique, explosive power and reaction time.
In this course, you will learn how to sprint faster. Each training consists of three parts: a warm-up in which we focus on a crucial aspect of sprinting, the second part in which we focus more intensively on another aspect, and we end with a sprinting programme in which you can put these aspects into practice. Some of the focuses include increasing stride frequency and length, correct running technique and how to use your arms properly. You will do many different, fun and challenging exercises that will make you faster. You will receive a lot of personal attention and tips to improve your sprint performance.
This course consists of 7 trainings in total. By the end of the course, you will know how to sprint and be able to achieve higher top speed and faster acceleration.
Schedule & enrolment
Teachers
Koen Stapel
With more than 10 years and thousands of hours of experience, Koen has successfully assisted athletes in achieving their goals and having fun in their sporting pursuits. With great pleasure he trains, this translates into being creative in designing new exercises, energetically delivering the workouts and giving personal tips to each individual.
Jasper Rou
Jasper has been doing athletics since 2007. And has been training at D.S.A.V. since 2019. He obtained his Track Trainer Qualification in 2020 and has been training new trainers from the Dutch Athletics Union since 2022. Jasper believes that you can't literally tell someone how to sprint, but that an athlete has to experience this for themselves what works best for that person.
Rates
Category 1 - Student
Category 2 - TU Delft employee
Category 3 - Other
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Practical Information
Wear running shoes and comfortable sportswear in which you can move around easily suitable for the weather at the time. A bottle of water is also nice to have with you.