SPSS Ltd
XLR8 Sports House
24a Acheron Drive
PO Box 8757
Riccarton, Christchurch
New Zealand
Ph: +64 3 343 4053
Fax: +64 3 343 4054 info@speedpowerstability.com
Graham Lowe
NZRU National Fitness Advisor
All Blacks Strength Conditioning Coach
“XLR8® methodology is the future of speed and power development for international rugby! Training systems come and go, but what is most impressive, is that
XLR8® continues to evolve and keep ahead of the game. When the athletes are at the top of their sport, its accuracy and multi directional speed that can make all the difference. Thanks
XLR8® for your ideas and innovations during our recent reconditioning program.”
Ashley Jones, Canterbury Crusaders Strength and Conditioning Coach, International Strength and Conditioning Coach
“At last a quality speed program that focuses on the multi-directional needs of team and ball sports!
XLR8® training concepts and coach education courses will open your eyes to how best develop acceleration, change of direction and sport specific speed.
With XLR8®
coaching knowledge you will be able to set up a speed program that will propel your athletes to the next level of sports performance. Quite simply
XLR8® speed and power training is the best speed programme I have seen in my 20 years as a professional strength and conditioning coach and educator. High level sport is all about speed and at the Crusaders we use
XLR8® training drills to ensure our players are exposed to the very best in speed development.”
Andrew Beardmore, Hurricanes Strength & Conditioning
Coach
“Over the last 12 months we have been utilising the XLR8® program to further enhance athletic performance. The
XLR8® program used by the Hurricanes, focused on acceleration, change of direction and sport specific speed, ingredients that are crucial for success in Super 14 Rugby. The team has responded well to
XLR8® and we are delighted with the progress that the players have made. We recommend
XLR8® to any sports team looking for an edge!”
New Zealand Academy of Sport Central,
John Freer CEO,
Deslea Wrathall Performance Services Manager
“We have utilised the courses and services of
XLR8® for the last three years. We find that the service they perform for us are cutting edge and have put both athletes and trainers through their workshops.
XLR8® are at the forefront of the industry in Speed and Agility training and we will continue to have our athletes utilize their services.”
Warren Frost, Sports Science and Medical Coordinator
New Zealand Cricket
“New Zealand Cricket has found Jamie Tout and XLR8® speed power stability systems to be highly beneficial to our player’s performance. In International competition being able to train our players using
XLR8® equipment and ideas has proven to effectively improve our player’s acceleration and initial quickness. Traveling around the world means that we are very conscious of the gear that we take, but I always take some of my
XLR8® equipment to keep our players at their genetic potential. I have no hesitation in recommending
XLR8® equipment or concepts.”
Matthew Bell – International Cricketer. New Zealand
(Test: 1998/99-2001/02); New Zealand (ODI: 1998/99-2000/01);
Northern Districts (1993/94-1996/97); Wellington (1997/98-2006/07)
“XLR8® is the first program during my 13 years of playing first class cricket that it has felt like I am training specific areas to improve my performance. I have always been a big trainer but through
XLR8® I have trained smarter, with more purpose and have really enjoyed the intensity of the trainings. One of the main reasons why I like using the
XLR8® concept is the amount of information you can keep adding to an exercise that will put your physical technique under pressure but more importantly your decision making skills. From a team perspective we enjoyed the range of equipment and activities available through
XLR8®, especially the variety and competitive nature that it provided as it made it fun to train. We worked harder than we ever have because of the enjoyment factor at trainings and this created a healthy team environment as we respected each others commitment at training. So if you are looking for that winning edge well you don't have to look any further. I absolutely 100% would recommend
XLR8® to any athlete, team or coach, you won't be disappointed!”
Anthony Stuart, Wellington Firebirds Head Coach 2006-07
Australian Cricket ODI Team 1996-97
“We have been able to challenge our players like never before with the use of
XLR8® training equipment & methods. Having been in the game for nearly 30 years, I understand first hand that cricket is a game that requires strength, speed & stability, and
XLR8® is the best at combining these without compromising the variety that sportsman enjoy.”
Lyndon Bray, International Rugby Union Referee
To Whom It May Concern,
I work in the pressure cooker world of rugby, refereeing to the international level of the game. A year ago my career was under jeopardy due to ongoing injuries and a foot problem, which threatened to end my career.
Upon meeting Jamie, we undertook a major training regime based on correcting my running technique with
XLR8® methodology and at the same time increasing my speed and endurance, by virtue of strong technique and aerobic base. After one year, I am now smashing the fitness testing requirements and I am fitter for refereeing rugby than I was before all the injuries!! My foot problem is practically non-existent and I am once again performing with distinction on the international stage.
My dream of refereeing Australia v South Africa has been given a lifeline and I owe that lifeline to Jamie and
XLR8® International.
Paul McGregor Head Strength and Conditioner – St. George Illawarra Dragons National Rugby League Team
“XLR8® has provided the players with a new dimension to their trainings. The result has been outstanding! Faster, more agile and better reactions to respond to the vigour’s of the toughest Rugby League competition in the world. It’s precisely what we were looking for. I fully endorse the
XLR8® program.”
Brett Taylor Junior Strength and Conditioning Co-ordinator - Newcastle Knights Australian Rugby League
“The more I use it with my athletes, the more it impresses me! The
XLR8® program is fantastic for enhancing multi directional speed and it allows the coach or trainer to bridge the gap between science and application. Congratulations Jamie and Glenn!”
John Gbenda-Charles, Head Fitness & Conditioning for Hong Kong RFU
“XLR8® is a new and innovative speed training course that delivers up to date advancements in the development of speed in sport. I have found the course to be both informative and specific to the needs of athletes and the need for speed in sport
today”
Eric Kneepkens, NPC Trainer, Taranaki Rugby Football Union
“Having been involved in the rugby fitness training profession for over 10years now, I am always looking for new ideas and training methods to apply to speed and agility development sessions. Attendance on the
XLR8® Bronze course has given me plenty of new ideas to incorporate into such development sessions. The course has confirmed to me that it doesn’t matter at what level you are involved in any sport, you never stop learning and there is always a different way to conduct a session to achieve the same outcome. The bronze level course is outstanding for any coach/trainer at any level who is involved with a team, a group of athletes or an individual and who is responsible for their speed and agility development. The way the course is presented, the practical application and the knowledge gained from the course are of the highest standard and I would have no hesitation in recommending the course to anyone. I now look forward to the Silver level course!”
Maurice Tillotson, NDO NZ Soccer /Coachforce, BA, Grad Dip Arts.
“As Soccer continues to evolve it becomes increasingly important that the most up to date methods of training are adopted into performance schedules. Speed, Quickness and Agility are core elements of high performance in modern football. Attending a
XLR8® course provided me with an insight and awareness of the variation, technical and scientific approach to increasing speed and agility.”
Rod McCauley, University of Glasgow, Scotland
"Excellent course, really enjoyed it. Learned loads, top class, looking forward to the silver course."
John Keepa, Eastern Bay of Plenty Rugby Union High Performance Trainer
“I found the XLR8®
training system and equipment to be fantastic.
Not only did the Bronze program endorse the training protocols I am currently employing, it also enhanced my skill and knowledge base 10 fold.
I have my own equipment however on my
recommendation;
the current club I am training purchased a large amount of SPSS equipment.The athletes are experiencing speed work utilising ladders, hurdles and parachutes, and agility training using the ladders, agility poles and various grid patterns from the video.The bronze training program has been of great benefit to myself, but more importantly to the athletes I train, and I look forward to the Silver training program.”
Grant Dearns, NPC Rugby Trainer, Hawkes Bay Rugby Union, Kelt Capital Magpies
"I found it a realistic progressive system to assist athletes in understanding and then practicing the requirements for being faster, quicker, and more agile. Well presented and well resourced, thanks again"
Maia Jackman, Captain of NZ Women’s Soccer Team, National Development Officer for NZ Soccer, Mentor/Trainer U20 NZ Women’s Soccer Team.
“I found the XLR8®
Bronze program to be an excellent course, with a lot of practical components to cement the theory learned. From here I was able to give the athletes I work with more comprehendible training sessions that they not only have benefited from but have enjoyed!
Especially the U20 Soccer girls as they strive to be in top condition on road to theirworld cup in Russia later this year.
Not only have the athletes I work with benefited from the knowledge I have gained from
XLR8®, but it has been of great benefit to my own conditioning in sport speed! My sport requires all the skills I learned on the bronze course and I have definitely noticed a difference! I also look forward to the Silver training program to increase my knowledge and performance even more”
Ray (JR) Wells Dip. Sport (Coaching), North Harbour Women’s N.P.C. Head Coach 2005
“This course has given me the knowledge and expertise to teach athletes the secrets of improving their speed, power and agility from beginner to seasoned athlete. Immediate results show a 5% improvement.
I would strongly recommend this course to any coach, who wishes to improve their athletes sport performance.”
Steve Jackson, Netball Southland
“Good refresher and reminder course. Great mix of practical and theory.”
Kelvin McDowell, NPC Strength and Conditioning Coach, Rugby Southland
“I fully recommend any coach or fitness trainer of team and individual sports to attend the
XLR8® Bronze Course. The content covered during the course not only refreshes knowledge but provides many new methods of training to get the best out of each athlete.
The practical element gives you are hands on understanding of the mechanics and
principles needed to assist athletes in speed and agility training. The methods experienced on this course provided me with new ideas in providing competition and enjoyment for my players while still working them at a high intensity. I look forward to attending the Silver and Gold courses in the near future.”
Lynne O’Malley, Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic Netball Franchise, Winners 2005 NZ National Bank Cup
“The XLR8® course gave me some fresh ideas to use with my athletes. I look forward to completing the next stage. Thank you.”
Mary Boughtwood, Hamilton Boys’ High School
“I have been to many NZAAS training camps, level 1, 2 and 3 but I found these clinics very informative and helpful for sports”
Joe Sprangers, Coach - Waikato Touch Association.
"The XLR8® bronze level course is a must for all coaches aspiring to teach athletes the basics of training for speed. It is informative and practical as well as providing great resources. After completing the course I was able to immediately utilise the information provided to great effect with Touch teams I coach"
George Byng, Weighlifting Scotland
“Excellent Presentation, very high practical component, all useable information. Will be able to adapt certain exercises to suit weightlifting movements. High quality teaching materials.”
Ian Pye, East Renfrewshire Council
“Good practical tools to use in the field backed up with theoretical knowledge. Packed with drills and a variety of sessions. Good value!”
David Merriman, East Renfrewshire Council
“Well presented. Made good use of equipment and backed up everything said with appropriate knowledge”
Tom Martin, Scotland
“Very informative whilst being made enjoyable by the course provider”
Gary Alsop, North Otago Rugby Football Union Development Manager
“I am very interested in attending the next course (silver). I have used the practical and theoretical information from the course, and found it to be invaluable – an outstanding resource. I would like to be able to present these courses in the future, to add to my position as rugby development manager.”
Mark Roberts BSc (Hons), Dip PT, SESNZ Accredited Physical Conditioning Practitioner
“Over the past 15 years in which I have been involved in conditioning a wide range of athletes, the
XLR8® system represents to me the most comprehensive speed, power and agility program available. My conditioning background started as a physical training instructor in the British Army, and the benefits
XLR8® holds to terms of new and innovative methods of training would undoubtedly lead to higher levels of fitness within this already extremely well trained group of professionals. In addition drills can easily be developed which will cater for specific Arms and Corps needs, in a similar manner in which sport specific conditioning work is applied.”
Lester Fox National Coaching and Selection Development Manager
Touch New Zealand
“Touch New Zealand have welcomed XLR8® and the new imitative that they have offered to Touch New Zealand. As for the touch fraternity they see a lot of benefit with all the equipment and packages that they offer.
This is a whole new venture for touch, and has taken our grass roots and elite players and Referees to a new level; the Touch Black women have used the resources and find it to be very good as Touch is about speed and agility. Provincial teams now want to use the available resources as to allow there athletes to perform at the highest level. So on that note Touch New Zealand fully support
XLR8® and there mission to improve our athletes performance.”
Specialists
in
Speed and Agility Training, Power Training, Quickness and Sports Training
Equipment.
Whether you are a teacher, coach, personal trainer, athlete, or physical
therapist we have something for you. XLR8® represents the very best in quality
sports training aids, physical education, strength conditioning and training
education.
