Articles
Adult Weight Loss Buzz Busters
By Velocity Sports Performance, Velocity Sports PerformanceDecember 04, 2009
The weight loss and diet industry is a booming billion dollar business,
and everyone is reaching for a piece of the pie. New diet research,
philosophies, and strategies abound, often contradicting or debunking
the prior most popular fad. Are we counting calories? Or carbs? Fats
were one day bad but now they say some are good. Break away from the
buzz. The busters listed below are time tested, universal truths.
Gatorade Replay Athletes are Velocity Trained
By Velocity Sports PerformanceMarch 03, 2010
Velocity Sports Performance is proud to be the Official Performance Training Provider for the athletes of Gatorade® REPLAY™. Watch the highlights from the 2009 Replay series here.
FIGHT OBESITY THROUGHOUT THE HOLIDAYS!!
By Velocity Sports PerformanceDecember 02, 2009
Let our professional coaches and expertly designed program help your
entire family start the process of health and fitness before the New
Year! Taking care of our bodies and the health of our kids should be
our number one priority this year.
Lax Performance Training
By Velocity Sports PerformanceJuly 14, 2009
Lax athletes looking to develop your Speed,
Power and first step Quickness? We got the answer you have been looking for...
Click here to learn more...
Hydration and Performance Foods and Fluids for Fitness
By Susan Kundrat, Gatorade Sports Science InstituteApril 14, 2009
People who are involved in an exercise program for fitness and health can learn to maximize their training efforts and get more out of a workout by learning to fuel their bodies with the right foods and fluids.
Kettlebells
By Velocity Sports PerformanceApril 13, 2009
Invented by the Russians over 300 years ago, the kettlebell is enjoying a surge in popularity these days – and for good reason. Kettlebell training has been shown to build strength, increase cardiovascular conditioning, and improve body composition
The Juvenile Obesity Epidemic : Strike Back with Physical Activity
Clipped from Gatorade Sports Science InstituteMarch 24, 2009
The purpose of this article is to concisely describe the recent rapid increase in obesity among children and adolescents,to summarize the results of investigations that have studied the potential causes of the epidemic in juvenile obesity, and to briefly discuss approaches to the prevention and treatment of this disease
Velocity Athlete named Southern Conference Softball Player-of-the-Week
Clipped from Furman AthleticsMarch 24, 2009
Senior Belted Three Homers, Drove In Nine Runs Last Week.
Furman shortstop Stephanie Cushing was named
Southern Conference Softball Player-of-the-Week by the league's sports
information directors, it was announced on Monday afternoon by the
SoCon office.
Train for FREE
By Velocity Sports PerformanceFebruary 20, 2009
How would you like to train at Velocity Sports Performance for FREE?
Sounds good, right?
Click here to learn more...
Blog with Us Online!
Clipped from Velocity Sports PerformanceJanuary 28, 2009
Read! Learn! Share!
Join us at our new blogspot at http://velocitysportsnaples.blogspot.com to become part of the action!
Small Looking to Go BIG!
By N.Touchette, Velocity Sports PerformanceJanuary 22, 2009
Returning home to Naples after Florida Atlantic University’s big win at the Motor City Bowl verses Central Michigan University; Corey Small set his sights on a new goal of making it to the National Football League.
NFL Combine
By N.Touchette, Velocity Sports PerformanceJanuary 01, 2009
Velocity Sports Performance to host 2009 NFL Mock Combine Saturday, February 7, 2009, from 10:00 – 12:00 P.M.at the Naples Velocity Sports Performance Training Center located at 11965 Collier Blvd. Naples, FL 34116
Clash of Collier County
Clipped from Velocity Sports PerformanceNovember 30, 2008
Velocity Sports Performance training center in Naples, FL hosted a county wide search for the best Youth Football athletes in the first annual “Clash of Collier County” Combine 2008.
Were you in the top? Click to read more...
Summer Speed & Agility Camps
By Velocity Sports PerformanceApril 29, 2008
It doesn’t matter what sport you play - you can’t become a better player by just playing more. You need to improve your overall athleticism. The Velocity Sports Performance Nike Summer Performance Series can help...
Energy Leaks' Hurt Runners
By Paula Hunt, Express-NewsMarch 25, 2008
I never actually run during my one-hour adult fitness class at Velocity Sports Performance. Yet I'm here because I'm hoping the series of active stretches and drills that focus on my balance, strength, flexibility and coordination will lower my 5K personal record.
Power Play
By Maggie Crane, WINK-TVMarch 09, 2008
On this "Maggie Monday," we're taking you down to Velocity Sports Performance in Naples where coaches start training kids at 8 years old. If that sounds young, it is, but Velocity likes it that way. The gym strives to break bad habits before they start, while giving youngsters a leg up on their competition.
NFLTA: Preparing for the Combine
By NFL NetworkFebruary 29, 2008
Derrin Horton takes an in-depth look a the intense preparation NFL prospects go through to prepare for the combine. These NFL prospects prepare in Velocity Sports Performance centers throughout the country with over 70 prospects training for the 2008 combine.
NFLTA 2008 Combine: Chad Henne
By NFL NetworkFebruary 25, 2008
Velocity Sports Performance athlete and Michigan QB Chad Henne performs at the 2008 combine featuring an impressive effort in the passing drills.
2008 Combine: Chad Henne Interview
By NFL NetworkFebruary 25, 2008
Velocity Sports Performance athlete and Michigan QB Chad Henne stops by to chat with Scott Hanson about his NFL combine experience.
NFLTA 2008 Combine: Trevor Laws
By NFL NetworkFebruary 25, 2008
Velocity Sports Performance athlete and Notre Dame DT Trevor Laws demonstrates his strength and agility at the 2008 combine.
2008 Combine: Trevor Laws Interview
By NFL NetworkFebruary 25, 2008
Velocity Sports Performance athlete and Notre Dame DT Trevor Laws discusses his performance at the 2008 combine.
NFL Hopefuls Train is Naples
By David Dorsey, News-PressFebruary 08, 2008
Wearing a gray, hooded sweatshirt, with the hood pulled over his head, the all-time leading rusher in University of Michigan football history prepared to work out in a quiet, but soon-to-be-busy, facility.
Michigan's Hart, Seminoles in town to get ready for NFL Combine
By Nick Krueger, Naples Daily NewsFebruary 07, 2008
Hart, along with teammates Jamar Adams and Ryan Mundy, have joined Florida State Seminoles Jacky Claude and Letroy Guion, as well as several others at Velocity Sports Performance in Golden Gate to prepare for the upcoming combine.
The Ultimate Interview: Training & Conditioning
By Ken Vick, C&K MagazineJanuary 31, 2008
For the aspiring NFL player the ultimate job interview is coming
up on February 20, 2008. They will be weighed, measured, tested,
interviewed, filmed and challenged mentally. It’s the annual NFL
Scouting Combine at the RCA Dome in Indianapolis.
Foods and Fluids for Team Sports
By Susan Kundrat, M.S., R.D., L.D., Gatorade Sports Science InstituteDecember 13, 2007
Most athletes know that being part of a team requires them to think and set goals as a group. Competitors in stop-and-go team sports understand the importance of speed, agility, and power. These athletes also need to know that nutrition and hydration will fuel their team to victory. How much does your team know?
Velocity Sports Performance Partners with the Naples Sharks
By Velocity Sports PerformanceOctober 04, 2007
It is our pleasure to be the first to announce to all the members of the Southwest Florida community an exciting and valuable partnership with the Naples Sharks Soccer Club!
Year Round Training
By Victor Hall, Velocity Sports PerformanceOctober 01, 2007
In today’s world of sport participation, the question isn’t should an athlete engage in physical training but instead how much time is appropriate to devote towards improving one’s speed, strength and agility? At Velocity Sports Performance, we believe a year round approach is best when providing athletes with the greatest opportunity for success.

