# @mvpleague on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DH94R_cxHwk
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/28954709-mvpleague-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-04-03T01:59:55.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** MVPLeague (@theMVPtrackclub) — https://gondola.cc/theMVPtrackclub

## Caption

40m block starts today with the Freelap timing system on deck. Each athlete’s 40m sprint is broken down into 10m splits (0-10m, 10-20m, 20-30m, 30-40m) so we can see exactly how they accelerate and reach top speed.

These splits help us pinpoint key performance zones:
	•	Acceleration (0-20m): the explosive start out of the blocks.
	•	Transition (20-30m): shifting gears into upright running.
	•	Late acceleration to max velocity (30-40m): the final push toward top speed.

From these splits, we can build a velocity curve – basically a graph of how fast an athlete is moving during each segment. This shows each athlete’s unique speed profile: where they’re strong and where they drop off. One sprinter might explode out of the blocks but plateau in the transition, while another starts slower but hits a higher top speed. By looking at the curve, we identify strengths, weaknesses, and improvement opportunities for each individual.

And we don’t collect this data just for show. On the track, it guides our coaching in real time – we can give instant feedback and adjust technique based on what the splits tell us. Off the track, we feed this info into each athlete’s strength & conditioning program. The timing data helps us tailor their training in the weight room, so we target the specific qualities they need (whether it’s more explosive power out of the blocks or better speed endurance toward the end).

Crucially, we track these splits over time. Consistent data collection lets us see whether an athlete is improving, staying the same, or declining. The numbers don’t lie – they’ll tell us if the program is working or if we need to make a change. It’s all about making sure the athlete is truly progressing.

It’s like I always say: “You can’t manage what you don’t measure, but you should only measure what you can manage.”

Coaches, drop your questions below, tag someone who needs to see this, and share this post to help grow a community of data-informed coaching!

#MVPLeague #CoachMoeKnows #SprintScience #FreelapTiming #CoachTheDetails #SpeedDevelopment #TrackAndField #AthleticPerformance #VelocityCurve #SprintEducation #CoachCommunity

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sprintscience, coachthedetails, sprinteducation, trackandfield, speeddevelopment, coachcommunity, velocitycurve, mvpleague, athleticperformance, freelaptiming, coachmoeknows

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