Led by · Coach Daryl Richardson
Focus · Acceleration and change of direction
Best for · Faster game movement
Speed & agility / TWFC

Speed & Agility

Acceleration, change of direction, reaction speed, and body control training for TWFC players, led by Coach Daryl Richardson and built to turn athletic movement into soccer advantage.

Why speed matters

Speed training should create better soccer movement, not just faster drills.

TWFC Speed & Agility gives players targeted work on the movements that decide moments: first step, stopping power, sharp cuts, body control, reaction, and recovery into the next action.

  • Build the first step. Players learn how to load, push, and accelerate with cleaner mechanics before speed becomes repeatable.
  • Own change of direction. Cutting, decelerating, turning, and reaccelerating are trained with control so players can move aggressively without wasting steps.
  • React inside the game. The work should show up when a player separates, closes space, presses, recovers, or wins the next action.
Training focus

Built for the movements soccer players actually need.

The program can serve an individual player who needs sharper movement, a small group building athletic habits, or a team that needs a shared speed and agility block.

Option 01

Acceleration mechanics

First-step quickness, sprint posture, arm action, and efficient force into the ground.

  • First-step quickness
  • Sprint mechanics
  • Repeat acceleration
Option 02

Change of direction

Training the ability to stop, cut, turn, and reaccelerate with balance and intent.

  • Deceleration
  • Cutting angles
  • Body control
Option 03

Reaction and recovery

Soccer-specific reaction work that helps players respond faster after the ball, opponent, or space changes.

  • Reaction speed
  • Recovery steps
  • Game carryover
How we train

Fast is useful only when it is controlled.

Sessions prioritize the movement qualities that help players arrive sooner, adjust cleaner, and stay prepared for the next action.

01
Acceleration

First step, sprint posture, arm action, drive angles, and repeat starts.

02
Deceleration

Stopping mechanics, braking strength, balance, and control before the next move.

03
Change of direction

Cuts, turns, reacceleration, hip position, footwork, and efficient angles.

04
Reaction speed

Visual cues, decision response, recovery runs, pressure moments, and game-speed habits.

Coach-led speed work

Led by Coach Daryl Richardson.

Coach Daryl brings a professional athlete’s understanding of speed, acceleration, and competitive movement. As a former NFL running back drafted by the St. Louis Rams after playing at Abilene Christian, he knows how to teach explosiveness, body control, and repeatable speed with a standard players can feel.

His work gives TWFC players access to speed training that is disciplined, clear, and connected to sport. The goal is not to chase stopwatch numbers alone. The goal is movement that helps players win real soccer moments.

Former NFL running back Abilene Christian football St. Louis Rams draft pick Speed and agility coach
Who it helps

Players who need sharper movement, cleaner speed, and faster responses.

This is for players who need to separate faster, close space sooner, turn cleaner, recover quicker, and move with more confidence under pressure. It can support individual athletes, small groups, or teams that need a focused athletic-development block.

Individual playersTargeted work for acceleration, body control, and movement confidence.
Small groupsSmall-group training for players building the same speed and agility habits.
Full teamsCutting angles and team-specific performance blocks around the season calendar.
Developing athletesFoundational movement work before speed demands become harder and faster.
Start the conversation

Interested in Speed & Agility training?

Tell us whether you are asking about an individual player, a small group, or a team. We will help identify the right next step.