Speed training Peoria · Winter 2026
Get faster
this winter.
MTO Indoor Speed Training · The Yard Peoria · Nov 12 – Mar 27 · Middle & High School
What athletes train
Three things that make you faster
Mobility
Hips, ankles and posture that let every stride open up.
Speed
Acceleration and sprint mechanics drilled until they're automatic.
Power
Jumps, bounds and throws that put force into the ground.
Schedule · The Yard Peoria
Three sessions a week
Thursdays run Nov 12 – Jan 21. Saturdays run through Mar 27. Sessions are capped at 20 athletes.
Results you can measure
Get faster. Prove it in numbers.
Every athlete tests every four weeks, so families see the progress in numbers, not guesses.
Pricing
Pick your pass
Drop-in
Come train, see the standard, decide.
Season Pass
The full winter block, every test included.
- The Yard charges a $10 facility fee, paid at the door.
- Sessions are capped at 20 athletes.
Your coach
Coach Lawrence Hardin
Strength and speed coach for Peoria-area athletes. Coach Lawrence builds athletes who move fast, stay healthy and lead their teams.
Coaching since 2017. 2,000+ athletes trained. Strength coach for 5 Central Illinois schools.
For parents
Built for growing athletes
This is coordination and sprint mechanics, not heavy lifting. Every rep is coached and every session is capped at 20 athletes.
Middle school is the best time to build sprint habits. The mechanics your athlete learns now carry into every season ahead.
Sign up
Claim your spot
Sign up takes about five minutes on our secure registration page. Have your athlete's sport and a parent contact ready.
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Questions, answered
Who is it for?
Middle and high school athletes in any sport who want to get faster. Thursday is open to all ages; Saturday splits high school (12:00) and middle school (1:00).
Where is The Yard?
The Yard Peoria, 1503 W Altorfer Dr, Peoria, IL 61615. It's a nearly 60,000 sq ft indoor turf facility. Phone: (309) 839-0434.
The Yard has one entrance and one parking lot. If the lot is full, park on the street.
What should my athlete wear and bring?
Athletic clothes, turf or running shoes, and a water bottle. We train on indoor turf.
Football cleats are fine. No track spikes.
Can we drop in before buying a Season Pass?
Yes. A drop-in session is $45, plus The Yard's $10 facility fee at the door.
Drop-ins are a separate purchase and don't count toward the Season Pass price.
Want a full training plan?
Speed is one piece. Get a plan built for your athlete's sport and season.
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