jim kielbaso
SPEED TRAINING, STRENGTH & CONDITIONING
AND THE SPORTS TRAINING BUSINESS
jim kielbaso
SPEED TRAINING, STRENGTH & CONDITIONING
AND THE SPORTS TRAINING BUSINESS
Resources & Education
For more than 30 years, Jim Kielbaso has been educating athletes, coaches, trainers, and sports performance professionals through books, certifications, courses, and practical training resources used around the world.
Books Written By Jim
Explore Jim’s published books on speed training, agility development, movement mechanics, and sports performance coaching.
Ultimate Speed & Agility
Ultimate Speed & Agility simplifies speed and agility training with over 100 drills, photos, and diagrams. Designed for athletes, coaches, trainers, and parents, it provides practical methods to improve movement, performance, and athletic development.
Speed & Agility Revolution
Ultimate Speed & Agility is a practical guide to developing athleticism through speed, agility, and movement training. Learn sprint mechanics, strength development, program design, flexibility, and conditioning through easy-to-understand concepts, illustrations, and over 100 photos.
Principles of Athletic Strength & Conditioning
Principles of Athletic Strength & Conditioning brings together 17 leading strength coaches to provide practical strategies for athlete development. Topics include program design, speed training, injury prevention, conditioning, plyometrics, motivation, and more, with sample programs and real-world applications.
IYCA Products & Certifications
Jim has helped develop educational resources and certifications through the International Youth Coaching Association to help coaches better train and develop young athletes.
Certified Athletic Development Specialist
Certified Athletic Development Specialist (CADS) is the IYCA’s most comprehensive certification for coaches working with athletes ages 6–18. Learn long-term athlete development, speed and agility, strength training, program design, and proven systems for developing complete athletes.
Certified Speed & Agility Specialist
Certified Speed & Agility Specialist (CSAS) is a comprehensive certification that teaches coaches how to develop speed, agility, acceleration, and movement efficiency. Learn proven assessment, programming, and coaching systems used to help athletes improve performance at every level.
Speed Testing Mastery
Speed Testing Mastery teaches coaches and athletes how to improve 40- and 60-yard dash performance through proven speed mechanics, video analysis, and an 8-week training program. Learn acceleration, top-end speed, testing strategies, and how to maximize results when it matters most.
More Insights From Jim
Continue learning from Jim through podcast interviews, speaking clips, articles, and ongoing educational content from the IYCA.
In The Media
Watch and listen to Jim’s podcast interviews, speaking clips, and media features on speed training, strength and conditioning, and athlete development.
IYCA Blog
Watch and listen to Jim’s podcast interviews, speaking clips, and media features on speed training, strength and conditioning, and athlete development.