Most speed coaches know what fast looks like. Coach Bannister knows how to teach it to a nine-year-old on a Tuesday morning in August.
Before NTSA, he spent eight years as an elementary school PE teacher — building foundational movement and body awareness in kids from the ground up, every day, as part of his job. He then moved into Pre-Athletics instruction at Murphy Middle School in PISD, a program specifically designed to develop the movement skills young athletes need before they enter competitive sport. He is not figuring out how to work with young athletes. He has been doing it professionally, year-round, for over a decade.
Then there’s the other side of his background. He competed as a Division I soccer player before going on to become an All-American track athlete at the collegiate level in the 4x400 relay and 400 meter hurdles. He holds a USATF coaching certification and coaches varsity track at Plano East Senior High School. He has coached girls soccer athletes to D1, helped football athletes earn track scholarships, and worked with multi-sport athletes who have competed at the State Championship Meet.
That combination — someone who knows what elite speed mechanics look like and knows how to put that knowledge in front of a child who has never thought about how their feet hit the ground before — is genuinely rare.
EVERY SESSION BUILDS THREE THINGS MOST YOUTH COACHES NEVER TEACH
School coaches focus on sport-specific skills within a team context. NTSA focuses exclusively on the foundational movement patterns that make every sport skill more effective — taught by a coach with the credentials and experience to do it right.
How to start and accelerate with intention
Most kids run fast by accident. NTSA athletes learn to accelerate on purpose — drive phase mechanics, first-step quickness, and body position that translates directly to their sport. When your child cuts to the ball, breaks from the line, or chases a loose ball, this is what they’re drawing on.
Posture and form that prevents injury
Poor running mechanics aren’t just inefficient — they’re how young athletes get hurt. Knee drive, arm swing, and sprint posture are taught not as aesthetic corrections but as protective ones. Athletes who move well get injured less. That’s the goal.
Safety-first coachingConfidence in their body
The outcome parents report most isn’t a faster 40-yard dash. It’s a kid who runs onto the field differently — shoulders back, head up, believing they belong there. Plyometric training and power development build the physical foundation. The confidence follows.
YOUR KID ISN’T SLOW.
THEY JUST HAVEN’T BEEN TAUGHT.
You don’t need to be fast to start. You need to want to improve. Groups are small by design. Nobody gets lost. Nobody gets left behind.
Strong fit if your child:
- Plays any competitive sport and wants a measurable edge this season
- Feels slower than their peers and wants to change that for good
- Is preparing for a tryout, combine, or higher level of play
- Learns best with structured, individual coaching attention
- Is new to training and ready to build proper habits from the start
Your child is looking for recreation — this is intentional, technical training.
Your schedule can’t commit to the full 10-session block. Consistency is how results happen.
Fully co-ed. Boys and girls train together in the same group, coached to the same standard. Speed mechanics don’t differ by gender — and neither does the coaching. Football, soccer, basketball, lacrosse, track — the sport on your child’s jersey doesn’t matter. Every athlete belongs here.
One unified group. Coach Bannister differentiates coaching by developmental stage so younger athletes are never overwhelmed training alongside older ones.
- Running shoes for turf or track (cleats not required)
- Water bottle — training is outdoors in the Texas fall heat
- Sunscreen already applied before arrival
- Comfortable athletic clothing
WHAT ATHLETES & PARENTS CAN EXPECT
No fabricated quotes. No guaranteed 40 times. Just a clear picture of what the Fall 2026 program is built to deliver — and how we measure it.
FREELAP TIMED TESTING
Every athlete is tested at 10m, 20m, and 40m using Freelap laser timing. Results are logged to the parent portal so you can see week-over-week progress instead of guessing.
SPRINT MECHANICS THAT STICK
Coach Bannister breaks down posture, arm action, foot strike, and acceleration angles in small groups. Athletes leave with mechanics their club and school coaches notice.
SPEED THAT SHOWS UP IN GAMES
The goal is not track speed for track’s sake. It is first-step quickness, change of direction, and top-end confidence that translates to football, soccer, basketball, and lacrosse.
AGE-APPROPRIATE TRAINING
Groups are capped at 20 athletes and differentiated by developmental stage. Coach Bannister is a USATF certified coach with heat protocols and injury-prevention progressions built in.
CHOOSE YOUR SESSION
One program. Two session options. Same training, same coaching, same results — pick the days that fit your schedule. Limited to 20 athletes per session.
Athletes registering for Fall 2026 come from football, soccer, basketball, lacrosse, and track programs across DFW. Speed is the one edge every sport rewards — and the one most programs never teach.
We can’t promise a faster 40. We can promise your child’s coach will notice something different.
- Starts week of Sept 9, 2026
- Grades 4–8
- Co-ed · all sports
- Max 20 athletes per session — hard cap
- USATF certified, All-American coaching
- Rain cancellations only — no arbitrary reschedules
WHAT PARENTS WANT TO KNOW BEFORE THEY REGISTER
Every question you’re asking, another parent already asked. Here are the honest answers.
School and club coaches focus on sport-specific skills within a team context. NTSA focuses exclusively on foundational movement patterns. Most coaches don’t have the time, specialization, or credentials to teach speed as a dedicated discipline.
No — and this is actually the best time to start. Athletes who learn proper mechanics early develop habits that compound over years of play. Coach Bannister teaches from the ground up. There is no assumed baseline.
Coach Bannister teaches Pre-Athletics at Murphy Middle School every day — a program specifically designed to build foundational movement in young athletes before they enter competitive sport. He is not figuring out how to coach your 8-year-old. He does it professionally, year-round. Groups are capped at 20 athletes and coaching is differentiated by developmental stage so younger athletes are never overwhelmed by older ones.
Coach Bannister holds a valid first aid certification and has emergency protocols in place. Your emergency contact information is collected at registration. Prevention is built into every session — correcting poor running form is one of the primary ways youth running injuries happen.
Registration fees are non-refundable. If injury occurs, please contact Coach Bannister at coach@ntxspeed.com — situations are handled individually with care.
Yes. Football, soccer, basketball, baseball, lacrosse — every field sport rewards the same qualities: first-step quickness, acceleration, change of direction, sustained speed. The drills change. The mechanics underneath them don’t.
Yes, fully. Boys and girls train together in the same group, coached to the same standard. Speed mechanics don’t differ by gender — and neither does the coaching.
Parents are welcome. Many find it useful to see the specific corrections being made so they can reinforce the right habits at home.
NTSA trains at Murphy Middle School, Murphy, TX. Sessions are held outdoors on the track and field area on Wednesday and Friday afternoons during the Fall 2026 program.
Yes. While sessions are held at Murphy Middle School, NTSA serves athletes and families from Plano, McKinney, Sachse, Wylie, Garland, Richardson, and across the Dallas-Fort Worth area who are willing to drive to Murphy for coached speed development.
NTSA is designed for athletes in grades 4 through 8. Coach Bannister differentiates instruction by developmental stage, so younger athletes work on foundational mechanics while older athletes focus on acceleration and change of direction.
The Fall 2026 program runs five weeks with ten total sessions. Training meets Wednesday and Friday afternoons starting September 9, 2026. Each session lasts 70 minutes.
The Fall 2026 program is $300 for one athlete or $550 for the Sibling Bundle covering two athletes from the same household. The fee covers all ten coached sessions and Freelap timed testing with access to the parent portal.
Athletes should bring running shoes, a water bottle, weather-appropriate athletic clothing, and any required medication. Cleats are optional and not required for most sessions.
Yes. Coach Bannister is a USATF certified coach and teaches Pre-Athletics at Murphy Middle School daily. Sessions emphasize proper mechanics, gradual progression, and injury prevention. Groups are capped at 20 athletes.
Still have a question? Email Coach Bannister directly at coach@ntxspeed.com or call 214-697-1271. He answers personally.
REGISTER NOW
Five-week speed and athletic development program for North Texas athletes. Limited to 20 athletes per session. Sibling bundle available — both athletes for $550 total.
Start your registration →Takes about 3 minutes · Spot confirmed after payment
BEYOND THE ACADEMY
Coach Bannister also operates a certified FAT timing service built specifically for Texas high school football programs.
UIL track meets limit the 100m to six athletes per event. Football players rarely get a lane. The 100 Combine fixes that — giving every athlete a FinishLynx FAT-certified time published permanently to MileSplit. Three sessions per year, unlimited athletes, Varsity through 7th grade.
Visit the100combine.com →20 SPOTS PER SESSION. FALL 2026.
Starts week of Sept 9 · Murphy Middle School, Murphy, TX · $30 per coached session · Fully co-ed