12-WEEK COLLEGE FOOTBALL PREP
SPEED TRAINING PROGRAM
Delivered on Indoor Turf Field in Chicagoland by former D1 and Pro LB

DEVELOPING CHAMPIONSHIP CALIBER FOOTBALL PLAYERS

For College-Bound Football Players Building Game-Speed, Efficiency, and Durability

2026 WINTER 12-WEEK PROGRAM SCHEDULE

SUNDAYS | 7:00AM - 8:30AM | OAKTON SPORTS COMPLEX

2800 W. Oakton St. Park Ridge, Illinois

1/11/26, 1/25/26, 2/1/26, 2/8/26, 2/15/26, 2/22/26, 3/1/26, 3/8/26, 3/15/26, 3/22/26, 3/29/26

Testing-Driven Development Model

Each week includes a primary performance test.
Training sessions are designed to prepare, reinforce, and improve that test outcome as well as on-field performance.

WEEK 1 (1/11) & WEEK 7 (3/1) | ACCELERATION TEST DAY

Primary Tests: 10-Yard Sprint, Broad Jump

What This Measures: Start speed, horizontal force production, first-step explosiveness

WEEK 2 (1/25) & WEEK 8 (3/8) | MAX VELOCITY TEST DAY

Primary Tests: 40-Yard Fly Sprint, 20-Yard Fly Sprint

What This Measures: Top-end speed, sprint efficiency, upright mechanics

WEEK 3 (2/1) & WEEK 9 (3/15) | DECELERATION TEST DAY

Primary Tests: 20m Sprint → Controlled Stop

What This Measures: Braking ability, eccentric control, injury-risk resilience

WEEK 4 (2/8) & WEEK 10 (3/22) | CHANGE OF DIRECTION TEST DAY

Primary Tests: Pro Agility (5-10-5), L-Drill

What This Measures: Directional change efficiency, hip transition, re-acceleration

WEEK 5 (2/15) & WEEK 11 (3/29) | EXPLOSIVE POWER TEST DAY

Primary Tests: Vertical Jump, Reactive Strength Index (RSI)

What This Measures: Elastic power, rate of force production, lower-body explosiveness

WEEK 6 (2/22) | SPEED ENDURANCE TEST DAY

Primary Tests: 300-Yard Shuttle, 40-Yard Repeats

What This Measures: Ability to maintain speed under fatigue, game-conditioning readiness

BOOK YOUR GROUP TRAINING SESSION HERE

TRAINING INVESTMENT

Best Value
12-PACK | GROUP (90 min)
540$
Valid for 6 months
- 12 Group Training Classes (90 min)
- 1 Session per Week per 12-wk Training Season
- $45 per class
- ($60 in Savings)
- Pack is valid for 6 months
4-PACK | GROUP (90 min)
190$
Valid for 6 months
- 4 Group Training Classes (90 min)
- 1 Session per Week for 1 Month
- $47.50 per Class
- ($10 in savings)

Pricing reflects packaged program rates. No refunds or prorating for missed sessions. All sessions must be used within the program period. Make-up sessions may be offered as coach schedule allows but are not guaranteed. Program subject to change based on coach availability, weather, or facility access. In case of injury, credit or extensions may be considered on a case-by-case basis with medical documentation. All athletes are expected to adhere to training standards, arrive on time, and come prepared with proper gear.

WHERE WE TRAIN

Oakton Sports Complex (OSC)

2800 W. Oakton St., Park Ridge, IL 60068

Facilities: Indoor Turf Fields, Performance Training Room, Showers, Multi-Purpose Room
Use: Athletic Performance Training Development, Field Skill Development
Notes: Ideal for performance sessions that require space, sleds, and real game movement

MEET YOUR FOOTBALL PERFORMANCE COACH | GRANT DEPALMA

FOUNDER | DIRECTOR OF FOOTBALL PERFORMANCE | LB SKILL COACH | MENTOR

MOMENTS IN SPORT

Bio

Grant DePalma, aka Coach Palms, is a former Division I linebacker, team captain, and professional football player with over 17 years competing in the game of football and 7+ years of performance coaching experience. He has trained athletes at every level — from NFL veterans and D1 athletes to high-potential high schoolers and hungry youth players — guiding them through each phase of the elite athletic journey.

His coaching blends science-backed performance systems, football IQ and on-field skill work, and whole-athlete development — with a heart for the greatest good of each athlete he coaches. “We don’t just train to look good — we train to play long at an elite level and lead well.”

Credentials

Former NCAA Division I Athlete
- Bahamas Bowl Defensive MVP
- 300+ Career Tackles (College)
- Burlsworth Trophy Nominee
- D3 MVP → Walk-On → D1 Captain → Full Scholarship
- Multiple Leadership & Character Awards
Professional Football Linebacker (1 year - Europe)
Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
NFL Off-Season Training Coach
- Trained 5th-Round Pick, Corey Davis
B.S. in Construction Engineering
7+ Years Coaching
- Youth, High School, College & Pro Athletes
Specializes in:
- Athletic Performance Development
- Football Skill & IQ Development

Off the Field

When he's not on the turf or in the weight room, Coach Palms leads discipleship groups, helps manage a pooled investment fund, and spends time with his extended family in the Niles/Park Ridge area. Deeply rooted in his faith and hometown community, he’s committed to building a life — and legacy — of impact, excellence, and purpose.