Sports Training
From college to pro
Mike worked with basketball player Alex Blackwell his junior and senior years at college.
He then prepared Alex for two NBA scout camps. Alex was selected by the Los Angeles Lakers!
Local Athlete and Client Rising FAST!
Another success story! 18 year old competitive swimmer Jon Nunez has surpassed all his previous record times..and had the fastest time off the blocks (measured by sensors) than any of the other 78 swimmers at the U.S. Open competition this past week (August 09).
Most of his competition are college age swimmers 20 and older! Great job Jon!
Check out the article by clicking the link below about Jon's recent success!
Why do athletes need special training?
For athletes, the most important factor besides improving your skills, is to train 'sport specific.' That is...to train exactly for your sport, and even for your position.
Every sport requires specific demands and movements from the body. You want to train your body to best meet those specific demands and movements.
For instance, a hockey player, a basketball player, a tennis player and a competitive swimmer will all train with weights, physio balls, bosu balls, bands, etc. However some of the exercises, movements, sets, weights, etc. will differ.
Today, fitness through science and research, has advanced significantly.
Todays training methods are far more advanced in increasing performance and reducing risk of injury from sports.
Whatever your sport: football, basketball, volleyball, golf, baseball, hockey, swimming, lacrosse...you need to be up on the latest if you really want to perform at your best!!
Simply telling an athlete do 3 sets of bench press, 3 sets of over head presses, etc...no longer cuts it! These days, you must train specifically for your sport to be competitive and perform your best.
What about injury prevention?
Incorporated in your training, should be foundational exercises geared toward injury prevention.
For instance, performing exercises that strengthen the rotator cuff group of the shoulder, multifidus muscles of the spine, and supportive muscles of the scapula should all be included in any strength and conditoning program for athletes.
What is your sport? What is your age? If you are under the age of 13, you should train differently than an 18 year old.
What weaknesses in your body have been detected by a qualified coach or therapist? How are you attempting to correct them?
Some important factors that must be recognized and addressed in every athletes training program are:
Training frequency, training intensity, exercise technique, training duration, training volume and program design.
With a well designed program an athlete will reap the benefits of added strength, speed, endurance, agility, power and flexibility...which all add up to better performance in their sport!
Have you ever wondered how some athletes just seem to continue to improve so consistently month to month, year to year?
With the advances available these days in the world of athletic science and conditioning, doesn't make sense to take advantage of them?
FACT: In any sport, the better conditioned athlete is stronger, faster, has more power and endurance, and is less likely to be injured!
Call Mike to discuss your sports fitness program 239.289.7017
