Articles
New Year... New Start! Athlete of 2011
By Velocity Sports PerformanceFebruary 01, 2011
Velocity Sports Performance is excite to introduce the “New Year… New Year! The Athlete of 2011” presentation. We have invited some of the center’s close friends to speak with you about performance development outside of the center walls. Our topics will cover Sports Nutrition, Recovery and Regeneration programs and Mental Conditioning.
Top 5 Gift Ideas For Athletes
By Jason Moreno, Velocity Sports PerformanceDecember 18, 2011
Gifts are always difficult to choose, but fear no more, Velocity Sports Performance is partnered with Perform Better Equipment and picked the perfect gifts for the athlete or active person in your life.
KSDK Visits Velocity Sports Performance Combine
By Julie TristanJuly 15, 2011
The Velocity Sports Performance is holding an advanced-level football combine this summer. VSP is an elite training facility located in Chesterfield. High performing football players ages 15-18 will have the chance to train like their favorite players through a series of pro-style drills designed by skilled trainers.
Fit Bodies... Fit Minds...
By Velocity Sports PerformanceDecember 22, 2010
Did you know that playing sports can improve your child’s social skills? It’s true! There are studies that prove it.
Hydration and Recovery: How Gatorade Scientists Are Addressing The Needs of Athletes
By Gatorade, Gatorade Sports Science InstituteAugust 13, 2010
As an elite performance training facility, Velocity Sports Performance is proud to offer the latest in hydration and recovery science to its athletes. We are grateful to be selected by Gatorade to pioneer these products with our athletes and look forward to sharing your feedback with Gatorade as we move forward.
Player Academy: Preparing for the Season
By Michael Kuebler, USA FootballApril 19, 2010
Offseason preparation provides a key base for youth football players before they begin their 2010 seasons. It's a chance to get in some work for which there is not much time during the regular season. This series has already helped with setting goals, eating right and strength training. Part four now includes drills and tips on speed training for youth players, coaches and parents to add to their offseason work.
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.
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.



