Verified Softball Speed Testing for SCV Programs

Laser-timed SmartSpeed data for Hart District and Santa Clarita travel teams.

Objective acceleration testing. Local. Professional. Repeatable

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LOCAL REALITY

In SCV, Margins Are Small

Valencia. West Ranch. Hart. Canyon. Saugus. Golden Valley.
Travel ball programs competing every weekend.


Games are decided by:

  • First step
  • Beat the throw
  • Gap separation


If your speed numbers are stopwatch-based, you don’t actually know your edge.


  • SmartSpeed gives SCV programs verified acceleration data — not estimates.
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WHERE YOUR ROSTER STACKS UP

What Recruitable Speed Looks Like

These are commonly referenced division-level benchmarks for Home → 1B


Position NCAA D1 NCAA D2 NCAA D3 / NAIA Junior College
Catcher 2.9 s 3.1 s 3.3 s 3.3 s
1B 3.0 s 3.1 s 3.1 s (or lower) 3.2 s (or lower)
3B 2.9 s 3.0 s 3.1 s (or lower) 3.2 s (or lower)
Middle IF 2.8 s (or lower) 2.9 s (or lower) 3.0 s (or lower) 3.2 s (or lower)
Center Field 2.8 s (or lower) 2.9 s (or lower) 3.1 s (or lower) 3.2 s (or lower)
Corner OF 2.9 s (or lower) 3.0 s (or lower) 3.1 s (or lower) 3.2 s (or lower)

If your SCV shortstop runs 3.04, that’s not a D1 speed profile.
If she runs 2.79 laser-timed with verified splits, that’s leverage.

We make that measurable.

BUILT FOR LOCAL PROGRAMS

We Designed This for Hart District & SCV Travel Coaches

We handle:
Roster uploaded in advance
Field setup coordination
Standardized gate placement
Efficient testing flow
Clean export reports for coaches


Professional setup. No chaos. No delays.

WHAT WE MEASURE 

Acceleration Profile: 0–10 and 10–20 Yards

Home-to-first time is the outcome.
Acceleration over the first 0–10 yards is the primary driver.

In high school softball, most decisive plays occur before an athlete reaches maximal velocity. First-step force production and early acceleration mechanics determine whether the runner gains separation or stays even with the throw.

SmartSpeed allows us to isolate that phase.

0–10 Yards

Measures initial acceleration from the starting position.
Indicates first-step efficiency and force application.

10–20 Yards

Measures acceleration continuation.
Identifies whether the athlete sustains momentum after initial push-off.

Full Sprint Context

Provides the game-relevant outcome metric under controlled conditions.



Objective Proof (Confidence + Recruiting)

SmartSpeed gives athletes verified times they can stand behind. It’s the clearest way to show improvement and create confidence—especially when athletes are competing for playing time or exposure.


Train Smarter (Stop Guessing)

Gate data shows whether the limiter is first step, acceleration, or top speed. That means training stops being generic and becomes targeted—so results happen faster.

Competition + Culture

(Standards & Buy-In)

Teams get a shared standard. Athletes buy in when progress is measurable. Add leaderboards (optional), and you create a culture where speed is trained—not just talked about.

Why Splits Matter

Two athletes can run the same Home-to-1B time for different reasons:

  • Athlete A: Strong first 10 yards, limited continuation
  • Athlete B: Slower initial burst, stronger continuation

Without splits, you cannot identify which phase is limiting performance.


Deliverable Context

Your team summary report includes:

  • Ranked overall times
  • Ranked 0–10 split times
  • Ranked 10–20 split times
  • Clear identification of acceleration strengths and deficits

This allows coaches to:

  • Group athletes by acceleration profile
  • Target first-step development specifically
  • Track change over time with standardized retesting


How progress gets measured (and why it matters)


  • Baseline assessment: PowerSource coaches can review each athlete's assessment to create a Strength & Conditioning training program specific to the athlete's needs for their sport. The training conducted by PowerSource will include weekly partial assessments on the VALD performance measurement tools.
  • Re-test cadence: full retest every 8 weeks if athlete is participating in an ongoing training program at PowerSource. Note: Participants in PowerSource S&C programs are also given weekly partial tests using ForceDecks or ForceFrame to monitor fatigue as well as effort consistency.
  • Optional athlete performance report: $75 (required to receive the report); an update is prepared every 8 weeks.


Why it matters for softball:
You’re not just “working hard”—you’re building measurable strength and athletic output that supports performance and durability.

  • Do college programs publish speed times?

    Occasionally in player bios, but not consistently enough to serve as norms.

  • Are there national organizations that track metrics?

    Yes — several showcase ecosystems collect sprint data and publish leaderboards or summary averages.

  • Is this better than stopwatch timing?

    Yes. Laser timing reduces human error and ensures consistency across seasons.

How Team Testing Works

We make this easy for coaches and smooth for athletes. You pick the window — we run the system.


Step 1 — Coach Schedules a Testing Window

You choose: date and time on your field, select tests to run

We confirm: date, start time, athlete count, tests.


Step 2 — Roster + Logistics Are Locked In (Before Test Day)

To keep test day clean and fast, we handle the setup in advance.

Coach provides:

  • Team name + level (Varsity / JV / Frosh / Club)
  • Athlete list (first/last name + jersey number optional)
  • Any special notes (injuries, pitchers on restrictions, etc.)

PowerSource handles:

  • Roster is loaded into VALDHub ahead of time
  • Testing plan + station flow finalized
  • Staff roles assigned (timing tech, athlete flow, results QC)


Step 3 — Test Day Setup (We Arrive Early and Run the Floor)

We arrive with equipment charged, synced, and ready.
We set up the lane, confirm distances, and run a short calibration so times are consistent and repeatable.

What we need from the site (if testing at your field):

  • Infield prepped. Bases set.

A clear start and finish area

  • A small “staging” area for athletes waiting to run


Step 4 — Warm-Up + Testing Flow (Fast, Clean, Repeatable)

We run athletes through a standardized flow so every rep is comparable.

Typical flow:

  1. Team warm-up (coach-led or PowerSource-led)
  2. Quick briefing: start position + rules (no false starts / run through the line)
  3. Athletes rotate through attempts in an organized order
  4. SmartSpeed captures times + splits automatically

Typical attempts: 2–3 timed reps per athlete (based on time window + roster size)


Step 5 — Results Capture + Team Summary

You don’t just get “a time shouted across the field.”

You receive:

  • Athlete results list (times + splits when used)
  • A simple team summary: fastest times + common limiter trends (first step vs accel vs top speed)
  • Recommended steps for using the report to document continuous improvement


(Baseline → Train → Retest)

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RECRUITING BENCHMARKS TABLE

Recruiting Benchmarks: Home → 1B by Position & College Level

These are widely referenced recruiting guideline targets (not population averages). They represent what college programs commonly expect by level.
Position NCAA D1 NCAA D2 NCAA D3 / NAIA Junior College
Catcher 2.9 s 3.1 s 3.3 s 3.3 s
1B 3.0 s 3.1 s 3.1 s (or lower) 3.2 s (or lower)
3B 2.9 s 3.0 s 3.1 s (or lower) 3.2 s (or lower)
Middle IF 2.8 s (or lower) 2.9 s (or lower) 3.0 s (or lower) 3.2 s (or lower)
Center Field 2.8 s (or lower) 2.9 s (or lower) 3.1 s (or lower) 3.2 s (or lower)
Corner OF 2.9 s (or lower) 3.0 s (or lower) 3.1 s (or lower) 3.2 s (or lower)

NATIONAL COMBINE CONTEXT

Comparable to National Showcase Ecosystems

Major softball showcase and combine ecosystems track standardized sprint metrics. Some publish leaderboards or summary averages. That means your athletes’ results can be interpreted in a recognized national framework.

Ecosystem Context Common Speed Metrics Why It Matters
National Combine Datasets 10 yd / 20 yd / 40 yd splits Compare acceleration vs national peers
Showcase Leaderboards Dash splits by grad year Provides rank context
Standardized Testing Frameworks 20-yard sprint (60 ft) Aligns with recruiting language

We align our testing distances and setup so your results translate.

WHAT SMARTSPEED ACTUALLY MEASURES

Beyond “Home to First”

Home-to-first is useful — but splits tell the real story.
Acceleration wins in softball. Splits identify what’s limiting performance.

See Where Your Team Stacks Up

We coordinate roster upload, field setup, standardized protocol, and deliver clean athlete tables plus a team summary.
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