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Canton, MI (September 7, 2009) - Velocity Sports Performance, specializing in advanced sports performance training for athletes of all ages and skill levels, today announced the hiring of Chad Smith as the Managing Director.  Smith was brought to the Canton facility, to manage a broad range of responsibilities and to oversee the sports performance training.  Smith brings a commitment to strengthening and building character in all ages and abilities.

Managing Director Chad Smith of Velocity Sport Performance, most recently comes from over 2 years experience as the Head Strength and Conditioning coach of the Los Angeles Kings of the NHL.  While there, Coach Smith helped guide the Kings to the healthiest team in the NHL and increase the teams speed and power.  Smith had 6 players make World Championship teams and two NHL All-Star appearances. Prior to working in the NHL Smith was owner and operator of Dynamic Athlete Performance based in San Diego , CA . During his time at Dynamic Athlete Performance Smith trained pro, semi pro, college and high school athletes in numerous sports improving speed, agility, quickness and power. Many of his former student athletes are now playing in college. Personally Smith was a world class decathlete competing for the USA Track and Field Team for over 10 years. He was ranked #2 in the USA and 16^th in the World in 2002.  His dedication to the development and success of his athletes is immeasurable.

“The level of competition in sports – particularly youth sports -- has risen in recent years and training is important for both maximum performance and injury prevention,” says Smith “At the same time, studies tell us that today’s youth are the least fit they have ever been.  Our program addresses performance improvement, life-long fitness, injury prevention and love of sports.  Young kids don't often have the supervision they really need when they are involved in youth sports.  We bring expertise in proper strength and conditioning techniques to lower the risk of injury and enhance athletic performance.”

The infusion of Chad Smith into the existing Velocity Sports Performance staff in Canton will not only continue to provide local athletes with an elite level of sports performance training they are accustomed, but will also help forge new business relationships in the community.