EL820: Unleash Your Speed - Handler Sprinting 101

Ever felt your dog pulling ahead and wished your legs would just go? This course was built for that moment. The difference between “almost got there” and “nailed it” is speed—and yes, you can train for it.

✦ More handling options

✦ Better support for your dog on course

✦ Finish strong and move like you mean it

If you’ve ever felt like speed is the missing piece between “almost” and “nailed it,” this course is your next step.

🚀 What You'll Get

✔ Foundational Sprint Mechanics
We start with the basics—arm swing, posture, leg drive—and build real, functional speed.

✔ Sport-Specific Strength Work
Bodyweight workouts that directly support sprinting—because you don’t need to lift heavy, you need to move fast.

✔ Field-Ready Speed Drills
Once we’ve got the mechanics, we take them outside to develop your actual sprint power with an extended arm (you know the drill).

✔ Daily Mobility (3–6 min)
Just a few minutes a day to boost recovery, prevent injury, and move better—on course and off.

✔ Feedback & Community Support
Submit videos, get kind, constructive feedback, and train alongside a community of handlers just like you.

🏃‍♀️ Who It’s For

Beginner and intermediate handlers—including true beginners who’ve never sprinted or strength trained before. If you want to improve how you move, this is your course.

📅 What to Expect

• 2–3 workouts/week (30–40 minutes)
• Daily mini mobility (3–6 minutes)
• Progressive program: each week builds on the last
• 8 weeks of access through our easy-to-use training app
• All demos are quick (20–60 sec) with clear voice-over guidance

💡 Why It Works

✅ Learn to accelerate, decelerate, and change direction with total body control
✅ Train your brain + body with movement patterns that stick (a.k.a. muscle memory!)
✅ Build speed without sacrificing form or safety
✅ Move faster—with purpose—and stay in sync with your dog

✨ The Bigger Picture

As adults, we tend to move slower. But speed is a skill you can train—and it’s vital for staying resilient, athletic, and responsive in sport and life.

This course helps you feel more confident on course and more powerful in your body. You’ll finish stronger, handle cleaner, and show up ready for the demands of agility.

Teaching Approach 

The class is mostly taught through videos with minimal written lectures. Lectures are released at the start of each week. Your new workout will build on the mechanics and skills acquired from the previous week. These workouts will be accessible through the app or in lecture format.

The instructional videos that demonstrate correct form in detail are 20-60 seconds long and include clear visual demonstrations and voice-over narration for easy viewing. 

Students are encouraged to use Liz's app which will be available while the term is in session. The program is easy to follow and has an 8-week app access period for complete course completion. All necessary material, including videos and workouts, will be available in lecture format and can be accessed in your library.

There are adaptations where possible. Feedback will be given in both voice-over video and written format.

Instructor: Liz Joyce

Liz Joyce has been at the forefront of the fitness industry since 2006, with a specialized focus on the unique needs of dog handlers ...((Click here for full bio and to view Liz's upcoming courses))