soccer and lacrosse both require quick starts and quick stops, force production and force reduction. In a game approx. each sprint is 15m every 90 sec. In soccer jumps win the ball. In lacrosse strength/size win the hit. Yet, acceleration will always win the ball. In both sports athletes on occasion go past the acceleration phase. Therfore, teach acceleration, afterall it is the most attainable component of speed to teach, (PAL). Also, improve strength and power in the weightroom. If you can convince a soccer coach to spend more time in the weightroom and less time running 2 -3 mile tests you’ll produce faster players. greater strength results in higher amounts of force more quickly…