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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.” |
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Ashley Jones, Canterbury Crusaders Strength
and Conditioning Coach, International Strength and Conditioning Coach
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“ 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." |
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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!” |
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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.” |
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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!” |
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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.” |
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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 "
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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!”
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Tillotson, NDO NZ Soccer /Coachforce, BA, Grad Dip Arts. |
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“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.”
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Rod McCauley, University of Glasgow,
Scotland
"Excellent course, really enjoyed it. Learned loads, top class, looking forward
to the silver course."
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John Keepa, Eastern Bay of Plenty Rugby
Union High Performance Trainer
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“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.” |
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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"
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Maia Jackman, Captain of NZ Women’s Soccer
Team, National Development Officer for NZ Soccer, Mentor/Trainer U20 NZ Women’s
Soccer Team.
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“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” |
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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.”
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Steve Jackson, Netball Southland
“Good refresher and reminder course. Great mix of practical and theory.”
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Kelvin McDowell, NPC Strength and
Conditioning Coach, Rugby Southland
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“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.” |
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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.”
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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”
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Joe Sprangers, Coach - Waikato Touch
Association
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"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" |
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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.”
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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!”
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David Merriman, East Renfrewshire
Council
“Well presented. Made good use of equipment and backed up everything said with
appropriate knowledge”
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Tom Martin, Scotland
“Very informative whilst being made enjoyable by the course provider”
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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. |
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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.” |
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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.” |
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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.” |
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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.”
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