Webinar Series

Strength in Numbers

Free webinar series on sports performance training and testing

Education
News
How-To Guide
1080 Sprint
Assisted sprinting
Load-Velocity Profiling
Overspeed
Resisted sprinting
Return-to-Play
Track and field
Soccer
1080 syncro
Football
Force-Velocity Profiling
Isokinetic
Strength training
1080 cable
Golf
High school
Change of direction
Deceleration
1080 Quantum
Ice hockey
Baseball
Basketball

September Software Updates on the 1080 Sprint 2 and Go App | Academy Live

This update covers 3 things: more detailed sprint analysis on the Sprint 2, easier athlete and load management during group sessions, and real-time split data now accessible directly from the 1080 Go app.

avatar

Adam Rolf

VP of Customer Success, 1080 Motion

Published on September 3, 2026

1080 Go App Tutorial and Updated Software Features | Academy Live

A walkthrough of the new 1080 Go mobile app for iOS and Android, plus recent updates to the 1080 Web App and Sprint 2 machine display.

avatar

Adam Rolf

VP of Customer Success, 1080 Motion

Published on July 21, 2026

Elite Sprinting:
Overspeed, Return-to-Sprint, and Max Acceleration Potential

Marco Airale presents a deep dive on how he develops his elite sprinters. Based out of Italy, Marco has coached all over the world and most recently with a 1080 Sprint 2 by his side. He develops Olympic, World, and European-level athletes by his comprehensive training system including biomechanics, strength and conditioning, performance therapy, and more.

avatar

Marco Airale

Team Air Head Coach, Nike Track Coach

Published on June 3, 2026

Staying Ahead of the Modern Game of Soccer (Pt 2) with Sam Wilson and Anders Braastad

As soccer is more competitive and physical than ever, improvement is not a luxury, but a necessity. Join Sam Wilson and Anders Braastad as we discuss their methods, lessons, and advice to stay ahead of the modern game.

avatar

Sam Wilson

Arsenal FC, Lead Physical Performance Coach
avatar

Anders Braastad

FK Bodø/Glimt, Physiotherapist

Published on May 29, 2026

Building a Complete Performance Training System with University of Washington Football

Tyler Owens, Ben Creamer, and Morris Henry share their system of building strength, speed, and power with motorized resistance. Performance staff of University of Washington Football. An integrated system with their Sprint 2's, Quantum Syncro's, and data insights.

avatar

Tyler Owens

University of Washington Football, Director of Strength and Conditioning
avatar

Ben Creamer

University of Washington Football, Assistant Athletic Director of Sport Science
avatar

Morris Henry

University of Washington Football, Director of Speed and Performance

Published on May 7, 2026

Modern Golf Performance: Year-Round Training for Rotation, Health, and Power

Derek Smidt walks us through how to build golf-specific strength and power with a 4-phase system focused on force, timing, and elasticity. Practical strategies to improve club head speed and reduce injury risk with motorized resistance.

avatar

Derek Smidt

Derek Smidt LLC, Owner

Published on April 5, 2026

High School Speed Development: From Fundamentals to Fast with Tech and Intent

How coaches use assisted sprinting to develop speed in high school athletes. Practical insights on programming, athlete readiness, and real-world application

avatar

Chris Korfist

Co-owner of Track Football Consortium and Owner of “Slow Guy Speed School”
avatar

JT Ayers

Trabuco Hills High School, Head Track and Field Coach
avatar

Eric Lichter

Plus 2 University, Founder and Owner

Published on March 24, 2026

ACL Rehab: Reverse Engineering Months 4-9 with Motorized Resistance

Learn how motorized resistance supports ACL return-to-play programming and progression. A deep dive into how coaches develop strength, deceleration, and sprint mechanics through each stage of rehab.

avatar

Diwesh Poudyal

Champion Physical Therapy and Performance, Director of Fitness

Published on March 5, 2026

Soccer Speed Training: Staying Ahead of the Game with Motorized Resistance

Staying ahead in soccer speed training is less about chasing outputs and more about building systems that let speed show up repeatedly, under real game constraints. Join us, Nick Grantham, and Hailu Theodros as we deep dive into elite soccer development.

avatar

Nick Grantham

Newcastle United FC, First Team Lead S&C Coach
avatar

Hailu Theodros

British Football Association, Physical Performance Coach

Published on February 3, 2026

How to Train Deceleration for Change of Direction (COD) Performance | Academy Live

In Part 3 of our change of direction series, let's talk about planning, programming, and executing training to improve your athlete's COD. Mainly focused on deceleration, Dr Ola Eriksrud shares case studies, programs, and examples of how he builds elite deceleration.

avatar

Ola Eriksrud

Associate Professor at Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, Head of Performance Science 1080 Motion
avatar

Jesse Green

1080 Motion, Director of Performance Science

Published on January 7, 2026

Every Rep Counts: Building Elite Strength with the 1080 Cable

Discover how coach Stefan Ågren used motorized resistance and real-time data from the 1080 Cable to break a 2-year strength plateau and help World Champion powerlifter Emil Norling hit new PRs. Learn how isokinetics, eccentric overload, and live feedback make every rep count.

avatar

Stefan Agren

Elite Powerlifting Coach and Physiotherapist at ReviHealth Performance/Rehab

Published on December 8, 2025

Force Behind Function: Innovating and Rebuilding Shoulder Health

Learn how John Meyer uses motorized resistance to individualize upper-body return-to-play, from isokinetic strength testing to eccentric overload and symmetry tracking. With creative loading strategies and real-time data, every session is precise, progressive, and aligned with athlete needs.

avatar

John Meyer

Meyer Institute of Sport, Owner/CEO

Published on December 4, 2025

Change of Direction How-To and Best Practices | Academy Live

In Part 2 of our Change of Direction (COD) series, Dr Ola Eriksrud walks through how to set up and run COD tests using the 1080 Sprint 2. From assisted starts to stance variations, this session breaks down how to build COD protocols that reflect your sport and reveal what actually matters.

avatar

Ola Eriksrud

Associate Professor at Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, Head of Performance Science 1080 Motion

Published on November 6, 2025

Champions League Return to Play with Motorized Resistance, Anders Braastad of Bodø/Glimt

Learn how FK Bodø/Glimt uses motorized resistance to guide return-to-play for their athletes. Real case studies show how to individualize programs, create unique workouts, and use in-session data to rebuild Champions League athletes.

avatar

Anders Braastad

FK Bodø/Glimt, Physiotherapist

Published on November 6, 2025

Change of Direction Metrics and Measurements | Academy Live

The next evolution of game-speed training: applying motorized resistance to change of direction. We'll cover how-to setup, best practices, and all the current and new key metrics for building an athlete's change of direction.

avatar

Jesse Green

1080 Motion, Director of Performance Science
avatar

Ola Eriksrud

Associate Professor at Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, Head of Performance Science 1080 Motion

Published on October 24, 2025

Training Meets Testing: Individualizing Speed and Strength in Hockey Development

Join Will Morlock (Michigan State Hockey) shares how he uses the 1080 Sprint 2 and 1080 Quantum Syncro to personalize speed and strength training for his BIG10 hockey players.

avatar

Will Morlock

Michigan State Hockey, Director of Athletic Performance

Published on October 24, 2025

Baseball Development: The Need for Speed

Speed development is more than just sprints, so are your baseball players actually getting faster where it counts? A roundtable on building speed that actually transfers to the field in this new evolution of baseball development.

avatar

Kevin Hollabaugh

MiLB S&C Coordinator, ProForce Sports Performance Founder/Director
avatar

Ian Connors

Cressey Sports Performance Florida, Head S&C Coach
avatar

Diwesh Poudyal

Champion Physical Therapy and Performance, Director of Fitness

Published on October 24, 2025

Overspeed Sprinting: Are We Missing the Point?

A deep dive into all things overspeed and assisted sprinting from top high school, college, and private track coaches. You'll gain a well-rounded and practical perspective on how to maximize these tools for your athletes.

avatar

Jake Cohen

Sports Performance Coach, formerly University of Illinois Track and Field
avatar

Will Collins

Fast University, Founder
avatar

Chris Korfist

Co-owner of Track Football Consortium and Owner of “Slow Guy Speed School”

Published on October 24, 2025

Strength in Numbers - Multidirectional Speed in Basketball: Assessment Methods and Importance

Multidirectional speed is critical for performance on the basketball court for both offensive and defensive scenarios.

avatar

Adam Petway

University of Louisville, Director of Biomechanics
avatar

Ola Eriksrud

Associate Professor at Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, Head of Performance Science 1080 Motion

Published on March 6, 2025

Coaches Corner - Optimizing Training for Basketball Success

Explore cutting-edge approaches to basketball strength development and multidirectional speed training, focusing on enhancing explosive power, agility, and quickness. In this session, our expert panel shared insights into the science and application of techniques designed to push athletes beyond their limits and redefine performance standards.

avatar

Todd Wright

LA Clippers, Assistant Coach & VP of Player Performance
avatar

Adam Petway

University of Louisville, Director of Biomechanics
avatar

Ola Eriksrud

Associate Professor at Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, Head of Performance Science 1080 Motion
avatar

Konstantinos Chatzichristos

Head of Performance, Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul

Published on February 13, 2025

Coaches Corner - Finding Breakthrough Speed in 2025

Always searching for the next edge, our panel will discuss ideas to level up. Join us together with Chris Korfist, Cal Dietz & Matthew Neel.

avatar

Chris Korfist

Co-owner of Track Football Consortium and Owner of “Slow Guy Speed School”
avatar

Cal Dietz

University of Minnesota/USA Hockey National Team Strength Coach, Triphasic Training Creator and RPR Co-Founder
avatar

Matthew Neel

Founder Xceleration Sports Performance Labs

Published on January 24, 2025

Coaches Corner - Unpacking Performance Hockey

Learn from Matt Price (LA Kings), Ben Prentiss (Prentiss Hockey Performance) and Will Morlock (Michigan State). The discussion focus on bridging the gap between gym-based performance training and on-ice gameplay. Each panelist share their experiences and insights on how they tackle this challenging issue during our roundtable format.

avatar

Matt Price

LA Kings, Director of Strength and Performance Science
avatar

Will Morlock

Michigan State Hockey, Director of Athletic Performance
avatar

Ben Prentiss

Prentiss Hockey Performance

Published on January 17, 2025

Meeting Marks for Fast Accel - Speed Clinic New York

Speaker Chris Korfist, Co-owner of Track Football Consortium and Owner of “Slow Guy Speed School” shares his knowledge on how to meet marks for faster acceleration.

avatar

Chris Korfist

Co-owner of Track Football Consortium and Owner of “Slow Guy Speed School”

Published on January 17, 2025

Holistic based Achilles tendon RTP by optimizing load qualities

Sports Scientist Kyle Sammons offers his experience guiding two college football players with Achilles tendon injuries back to competition by connecting evidence-based principles supported by a data-driven progression.

avatar

Kyle Sammons

Arizona Cardinals, Assistant S&C Coach/Coordinator of Sport Science

Published on October 12, 2022