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!”
 
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.
 
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!”
 
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"
 
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.”
 
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.”
 
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.”