That sounds about right, my kid was not 100% fresh, I picked him up yesterday and played him in two games and trained him some, he got to around 103% before I started the SA. I also did 6 fast-counter attack practices that are lvl 3 (I only have Pass-Run-Shoot at lvl 4).
I think I am going to adjust the numbers in the guide a bit, go a bit lower and use a spread.
Thanks!
BTW, got damn a fresh fast-trainer picks up a Special Ability fast in relation to my 19 y/o striker that is in his second y at and at 142%. Takes over 150 rests for him now...