Founded in 1986 by renowned speed and conditioning expert Dr. George B. Dintiman and former Dallas Cowboys Strength & Conditioning Coach Dr. Bob Ward, the National Association of Speed and Explosion (NASE) was created to transform athletic performance through advanced speed training techniques.
NASE was officially incorporated in 1998, marking over two decades of continuous operation and dedication to speed enhancement. Today, the organization comprises respected coaches, strength and conditioning experts, personal trainers, and educators who provide practical information based on the latest research findings to coaches, athletes, parents, and the general public.
Our Mission & Vision
NASE is dedicated to helping athletes achieve peak performance through specialized training focused on improving speed in short sprints. Our programs benefit athletes across multiple sports, including:
- Football
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Lacrosse
- Rugby
- Field Hockey
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track & Field
Our vision is to empower athletes, coaches, and trainers worldwide with scientifically backed, practical strategies for explosive speed and athletic excellence.
Who We Are
Our team is made up of some of the world’s leading speed improvement and strength and conditioning authorities who join forces to optimize the performance of athletes at all levels of competition.
NASEINC board of directors, advisory board, and certification board are the most respected coaches, strength and conditioning coaches, personal trainers, and educators in sports. It is the world’s leading authority on speed improvement and the only association focusing entirely on the improvement of speed in short sprints to enhance athletic performance.
International Athletic Program Certifications & Training
NASE offers international athletic certification programs tailored to meet the varying needs of coaches, strength and conditioning professionals, personal trainers, and students, including:
- Team and individual sport coaches (youth, middle school, high school, college, university, and professional)
- Strength and conditioning coaches
- Personal trainers
- Fitness specialists
- Undergraduate and graduate students majoring in:
- Physical education
- Coaching
- Kinesiology
- Exercise science
- Performance enhancement
- Recreation
- Athletic training
- Fitness and wellness
Certification & Training Levels
Our certification program offers various training levels for athletic professionals. Dr. Brian Oddi leads both Level I and Level II courses, providing expertise and practical insights from the forefront of sports science.
Level I Online Certification
Ideal for undergraduate students, aspiring coaches, and entry-level professionals seeking foundational speed training knowledge.
Level II Online Certification
Designed for seasoned coaches, experienced strength and conditioning professionals, and graduate students, this advanced program deepens expertise in athletic speed and performance enhancement.
Self-Study Certification Program
An independent learning option allowing participants to prepare at their own pace and complete certification online.
Athletic Training & Speed Improvement Research Publications
The NASE Sports Speed Digest, is a quarterly publication (January, April, July, and October) that features articles by leading experts on speed improvement. Since its inception in 2009, it has become an authoritative source on speed enhancement for various sports. Members have access to over 80 archived issues containing hundreds of articles.
Our Global Impact
NASE extends its expertise and methodologies internationally through a network of accredited Speed Training Centers and global partnerships. Our collaboration with athletic programs worldwide amplifies the reach of innovative speed-training techniques, bringing measurable improvements to athletes everywhere.
Join NASE’s Athletic Training Community
Whether you’re a seasoned professional, a student, or a new coach, NASE invites you to join our growing community of experts committed to athletic excellence.
Take the first step toward enhancing speed, agility, and performance today!