• Begin at bottom of large stadium’s steps

• Walk or sprint up length of steps

• Walk down and repeat for entire stadium

Benefits: This drill improves speed endurance by training the lactic acid threshold, as well as providing a lesson in mental toughness.

Coaching Point: “Gator Mountain is performed in our 90,000 capacity football stadium, which has about 90 steps to the top. Because it is so steep, we walk the stadium for the first two weeks, which is actually a lot harder than sprinting. Once we start sprinting the stadium, this becomes a plyometric activity that includes 90 reps for each set.”

Reps: 1 full stadium

Frequency: Once a week

*If your stadium is a lot smaller, you can get the same effect by walking and running at least 90 steps up a steep hill.