Yo Murphy
Founder · Performance Director
Former pro athlete with experience across the NFL, CFL, NFL Europe, and XFL. Over two decades coaching pros across the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB — from Super Bowl champions to elite fighters and Olympians.
Wednesday July 8 · Leto High School, Tampa
100 athletes. One question.
Four grades. Twenty-five spots each. Two run attempts. The fastest 40-yard dash in your grade takes the title. Coaching from the team that trains pros across the NFL, NBA, MLB. NFL Vets in the building. $10 admission at the door supports Leto HS Athletics and YMProjects.
100
Athletes
4
Grades
40
Yard dash
2
Run attempts
Inside the day
Watch: what July 8 looks like.
Ninety seconds with Yo. The format, the why, and what your athlete walks out with.
On the field
How the day runs
Four grades. Staggered starts.
Each grade gets a thirty-minute window with its own twenty-five athletes. Full warm-up led by YMP's Athletic Development staff. Two run attempts each. Best time stands.
9:00 AM
Grade 9
25 spots
First slot of the day. AD warmup, two timed runs, recovery between attempts.
9:30 AM
Grade 10
25 spots
Same format. Different cohort. Twenty-five grade-tens running for the title in their class.
10:00 AM
Grade 11
25 spots
Mid-morning window. AD warmup, two run attempts, full coaching support between.
10:30 AM
Grade 12
25 spots
Senior class. Last group of the day. Two attempts to set the fastest time in the grade.
01
AD Warmup
Full Athletic Development warm-up led by YMP coaches. Same protocol we run with pros across the NFL, NBA, MLB.
02
Two run attempts
Each athlete gets two timed 40-yard dash attempts. Best time stands. Coaching between attempts.
03
Awards per grade
Autographed footballs and gift cards from local sponsors, presented to the fastest athletes in each grade. Plus a signed jersey from Yo's pro career raffled in the silent auction — proceeds split between Leto HS Athletics and YMProjects.
Why this event
Speed is the universal metric.
Every sport rewards speed. Football, soccer, basketball, lacrosse, hockey — the kid who closes ground faster wins more. A 40-yard dash strips out everything else: no ball, no plays, no positions. Just how fast.
01
One number
A 40-yard dash is the cleanest measurement in athletics. No subjective scoring, no positions, no team variance. Your time is your time. The most-tested metric in pro athletics.
02
Two attempts
First run sets the baseline. Coaches give feedback. Second run is the real one. That's how real measurement happens — opportunity to correct, room to improve, no excuse if the time stands.
03
NFL standards
Coached by the team that trains pros across the NFL, NBA, MLB, and Olympic-level athletes. Same warmup, same protocol, same coaching standard. Just compressed into one morning.
NFL Vets in the building
Watched by athletes who've been there.
Yo's reaching out to NFL veterans who've competed at the highest level themselves. They'll watch run attempts, share coaching cues between rounds, and stick around for medals. The exact lineup is locked in June — for now, just know they're confirmed.
Confirmed for July 8
NFL Vet appearance.
Names announced in June. What matters now: the athletes coming out July 8 will run their 40s under the watch of veterans who've stood at the line themselves. They'll coach, they'll watch, and they'll line up for photos with the kids who put up the fastest numbers.
Coached by
The same staff that trains pros.
Every warmup, every coaching cue, every measurement comes from the team that trains pros across the NFL, NBA, MLB, and Olympic-level competitors year-round. One morning. One number. One chance to prove it.
Killian Hamilton
Asst. Director of Performance
Former Rugby and Bobsled athlete. Responsible for athlete programming and education across every level — youth through pro. National and international experience across multiple disciplines.
Rix Freeman
Asst. Director of Performance
Manages the integrated coaching environment every YMP athlete trains in. Coordinates on-floor coaching, athlete scheduling, and the consistency of standard across the performance staff.
Arie Forman
Performance Coach
NFL Trust performance coach and programming lead. Pro-level standards translated to every YMP athlete. The same coaching that prepares NFL veterans for the season is what your kid trains under.
Marcelo Vila
Performance Coach
Pre-Script™ Level 1 certified. Background in football and semi-pro rugby. Six-plus years specializing in strength and power development with a keen eye for explosive movement.
Mike Bell
Performance Coach
23+ years coaching competitive athletes — youth through professional. Past strength coach for the Toronto Blue Jays and the University of Nebraska Kearney wrestling team (national champions).
Lawrence Rolle
Performance Coach
Coaches across YMP youth and adult programs and supports off-site coaching for partner organizations. Builds one-on-one with athletes from the ground up — the same standard on the floor as on the field.
A community morning
$10 admission.
Two missions.
A ten-dollar admission donation at the door supports Leto High School Athletics and YMProjects — Yo's 501(c)(3) for youth athletes who need access to real training. A silent auction featuring a signed jersey from Yo's pro career runs the same morning, with all proceeds split the same way.
Parent FAQ
Common questions.
What does my athlete need to bring?
Athletic clothes, indoor and outdoor training shoes, a water bottle, and a snack. YMP supplies the timing equipment, the warmup, and the coaching staff.
How does the time slot work?
Each grade has its own thirty-minute window. Grade 9 at 9:00, Grade 10 at 9:30, Grade 11 at 10:00, Grade 12 at 10:30. Each grade is capped at twenty-five athletes. Show up fifteen minutes before your slot to check in and meet the staff.
Can parents watch?
Yes. Parents are welcome to spectate, photograph, and stick around between slots. Coaching happens between attempts so the action runs continuously through the morning.
What if my athlete is between grades or homeschooled?
Register for the grade your athlete will enter in the 2026–2027 school year. Homeschool and private-school athletes welcome — pick the grade that matches the age cohort.
Where is the event held?
Leto High School in Tampa. Full address and parking details go out in your confirmation email after you register, plus a reminder in the week before July 8.
What's the registration process and the cost?
Free to register. Each grade is capped at twenty-five athletes — first come, first reserved. A ten-dollar admission donation is collected at the door on event day, supporting Leto HS Athletics and YMProjects.
Reserve your spot
Find out who's fastest.
Twenty-five spots per grade. Free to register. $10 admission at the door supports Leto HS Athletics and YMProjects.
When
Wed July 8 · 9–11:30 AM
Where
Leto High School · Tampa
Cost
Free RSVP · $10 at door
Who
Grades 9 – 12