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Velocity Sports Performance Opens in Bloomington, MN By Christina Gilbert, Velocity Sports PerformanceNovember 30, 2011
Strength Training Area
Speed and Strength Training Area
Champlin, MN - November 23, 2011 - Velocity Sports Performance, specializing in advanced sports performance training for athletes of all ages and skill levels, today announced the grand opening of its newest location in partnership with M1 Volleyball in Bloomington, MN. Located at 1701 W 94th Street, Suite 275, Bloomington is the latest of over 65 facilities to open nationwide, making Velocity Sports Performance one of the fastest growing sports performance franchises in the country. Classes will officially begin on Monday, November 28th.
Velocity Sports Performance defines sports performance training and has built a business devoted to training athletes in every sport, at all ages and all skill levels. Athletes of any caliber can realize their potential through advanced training programs, scientifically designed to maximize human sports performance. Velocity Sports Performance offers athletes from age eight through adult, semi-private and team-based sports performance training designed to help them increase speed, power and agility, while reducing the risk of sports-related injuries.
At Velocity Sports Performance only the best coaches are hired. Velocity Sports Performance requires its coaches to have a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science or a related field, and to hold a current certification through a nationally accredited organization such as the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA). Additionally, training in small groups allows more personal one-on-one attention between coach and athlete, which ensures that each athlete will be able to get the instructions they need in order to improve.
Velocity Sports Performance enjoys strategic relationships with nationally respected organizations such as Under Armour, Combine360, and Gatorade. The company also offers worldwide franchise opportunities and provides world-class franchise training and ongoing support.
"I'm thrilled to bring a Velocity Sports Performance training center to Bloomington," said Chris Hunt, Center Director. "We know Velocity Sports Performance will help local sports enthusiasts develop a competitive edge with regards to speed, agility and strength."
"Until now, there was an underserved market in this area in terms of age-appropriate performance training for younger athletes." says Nate Michalowski, Sports Performance Director. "It used to be that sports performance training programs were only available to professional and collegiate athletes, but today, athletes start training earlier and preparing to meet their dreams of playing elite sports. Velocity Sports Performance programs are specifically designed to give kids a foundation for reaching their greatest athletic potential in a safe and supervised environment, while putting the 'fun' back into their activities. Meanwhile, parents will see their kids' self confidence grow."
In addition to our Youth and Developmental Programs, Velocity Sports Performance offers an Adult Fitness program. Our Adult Program sessions are designed for active adults looking for a challenging training program. The Adult program is designed to actively challenge effort and coordination with 60 minute movement-based sessions. No two sessions are alike, and all are fun, fast-paced, and educational, which is unique compared to a traditional gym-based workout. The result is an increase in overall fitness as well as improved metabolism, body composition, and exercise technique.
For more information about our Champlin or Bloomington locations contact Brad Ogle at (763) 390-6625. Learn more about opening a sports performance franchise by visiting: OwnASportsFranchise.com
Velocity Sports Performance defines sports performance training and has built a business devoted to training athletes in every sport, at all ages and all skill levels. Athletes of any caliber can realize their potential through advanced training programs, scientifically designed to maximize human sports performance. Velocity Sports Performance offers athletes from age eight through adult, semi-private and team-based sports performance training designed to help them increase speed, power and agility, while reducing the risk of sports-related injuries.
At Velocity Sports Performance only the best coaches are hired. Velocity Sports Performance requires its coaches to have a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science or a related field, and to hold a current certification through a nationally accredited organization such as the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA). Additionally, training in small groups allows more personal one-on-one attention between coach and athlete, which ensures that each athlete will be able to get the instructions they need in order to improve.
Velocity Sports Performance enjoys strategic relationships with nationally respected organizations such as Under Armour, Combine360, and Gatorade. The company also offers worldwide franchise opportunities and provides world-class franchise training and ongoing support.
"I'm thrilled to bring a Velocity Sports Performance training center to Bloomington," said Chris Hunt, Center Director. "We know Velocity Sports Performance will help local sports enthusiasts develop a competitive edge with regards to speed, agility and strength."
"Until now, there was an underserved market in this area in terms of age-appropriate performance training for younger athletes." says Nate Michalowski, Sports Performance Director. "It used to be that sports performance training programs were only available to professional and collegiate athletes, but today, athletes start training earlier and preparing to meet their dreams of playing elite sports. Velocity Sports Performance programs are specifically designed to give kids a foundation for reaching their greatest athletic potential in a safe and supervised environment, while putting the 'fun' back into their activities. Meanwhile, parents will see their kids' self confidence grow."
In addition to our Youth and Developmental Programs, Velocity Sports Performance offers an Adult Fitness program. Our Adult Program sessions are designed for active adults looking for a challenging training program. The Adult program is designed to actively challenge effort and coordination with 60 minute movement-based sessions. No two sessions are alike, and all are fun, fast-paced, and educational, which is unique compared to a traditional gym-based workout. The result is an increase in overall fitness as well as improved metabolism, body composition, and exercise technique.
For more information about our Champlin or Bloomington locations contact Brad Ogle at (763) 390-6625. Learn more about opening a sports performance franchise by visiting: OwnASportsFranchise.com
October 21, 2011
Speed and Agility Training Area in Chandler, AZ
Of All Ages a Competitive Edge
Chandler, AZ – October, 21st 2011 – Velocity Sports Performance,
specializing in advanced sports performance training for athletes of all ages
and skill levels, today announced the grand opening of its newest location on Monday, October 24th, in Chandler,
AZ. Located at 3201 S. Gilbert Rd, Chandler AZ 85286, Chandler is the latest of
over 40 facilities to open nationwide, making Velocity Sports Performance one
of the fastest growing sports performance franchises in the country.
Velocity Sports Performance
defines sports performance training and has built a business devoted to
training athletes in every sport, at all ages and all skill levels. Athletes of any caliber can realize their
potential through advanced training programs, scientifically designed to
maximize human sports performance.
Velocity Sports Performance offers athletes from age eight through adult,
semi-private and team-based sports performance training designed to help them
increase speed, power and agility, while reducing the risk of sports-related
injuries.
At Velocity Sports
Performance only the best coaches are hired. Velocity Sports Performance
requires its coaches to have a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science or a
related field, and to have coached at the collegiate level or beyond.
Additionally, training in small groups allows more personal one-on-one
attention between coach and athlete, which ensures that each athlete will be
able to get the instructions they need in order to improve.
Velocity Sports Performance
enjoys strategic relationships with nationally respected organizations such as Under Armour, Combine360, USA Football, ESPN Rise, STACK Media, and Gatorade. The company also offers worldwide franchise opportunities
and provides world-class franchise training and ongoing support.
“Until
now, there was an underserved market in this area in terms of age-appropriate
performance training for younger athletes.” says Sports Performance Director
Chandler Herdt. “It used to be that
sports performance training programs were only available to professional and
collegiate athletes, but today athlete’s start training earlier and preparing
to meet their dreams of playing elite sports. Velocity Sports Performance
programs are specifically designed to give kids a foundation for reaching their
greatest athletic potential in a safe and supervised environment, while putting
the ‘fun’ back into their activities.
Meanwhile, parents will see their kids’ self confidence grow.”
Injury Prevention
Science-based Training
Velocity Sports Performance’s
scientifically-based training is designed to improve the athletic ability of
all age groups, genders and athletic skill levels:
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Student Athletes, ages 8 to 18
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Recreational Adult Athletes
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Elite Amateur Athletes
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Professional Athletes
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Occupational Athletes (Firefighters, Police Officers, Military, etc.)
“We teach athletes the
science behind speed and athletics, allowing them to gain maximum power and
decrease their chance of injuries,” says Loren Seagrave, founder of Velocity
Sports Performance. “Our goal is to
provide a safe, positive environment that promotes long-term psychological and
physical development, leading to increased confidence, character and overall
life success.”
Coach Seagrave is regarded
as one of the most renowned speed and sports performance coaches in the world.
His specialties include human performance optimization, health and wellness,
and greater quality and enjoyment of life through lifestyle and eating behavior
modification. Coach Seagraves’s holistic and multi-disciplinary approach to
performance optimization has earned him acclaim from athletes and coaches
throughout the world of sports. He is considered one of the leading experts of
applied sports science to today's high performance athlete. Seagrave has a
reputation in Track and Field as one of the best sprint and hurdle coaches in
the world and works with elite professional athletes from a wide spectrum of
professional sports including football, baseball, basketball, soccer and ice
hockey. Seagrave has worked as a speed and conditioning coach with the Atlanta
Falcons, the Detroit Lions and other NFL teams. Some of his NFL pupils include
Dorsey Levens (Packers); Marco Coleman (Redskins); Willie Clay (Saints);
Terrell Davis (Broncos); and Herschel Walker. Coach Seagrave worked with
numerous distance runners and triathletes concentrating on increasing running
efficiency and decreasing oxygen cost of running.
The center will also offer
two specialized programs such as:
About Velocity Sports Performance
Velocity Sports Performance,
the industry leader in providing advanced sports performance training for athletes
of all skill levels and ages, was founded in 1999 by world-renowned coach Loren
Seagrave, a five-time NCAA champion coach who trained Olympic, professional,
and college athletes. At Velocity
Sports Performance, athletes of any skill level from age eight through adult
can realize their potential through advanced training programs taught by
degreed and certified coaches, scientifically designed to increase speed,
power, and agility, while reducing the risk of sports-related injuries.
Velocity Sports Performance is the Official Provider of Under Armour Combine360 Athletic Assessments. There are over 40 Velocity
Sports Performance facilities across the United States, each with an average of
19,000 square feet of state-of-the-art facilities. Please visit www.velocitysp.com
for more information on training programs and franchise opportunities.
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Velocity Sports Performance Adult Fitness and Bootcamps, adult targeted programs, which deliver fast-paced, high-energy workouts structured for total body conditioning no matter the participant’s age or fitness level. Throughout the programs, strength, cardio and flexibility tests are used to gauge progress. Every Velocity Sports Performance Adult Fitness workout includes: Active Dynamic Warm-up, Energy System Development and Strength Training.
Athletes typically train two
to three times a week, in groups no larger than eight athletes per coach, so
that clients receive individualized coaching and personal attention. The athletes are grouped by age and skill
level to best motivate and encourage training at optimal levels. For more
information or to set up your free trial session, call 480.745.8999 or visit
the local Velocity Sports Performance center at 3201 S. Gilbert Rd, Chandler AZ
85286.
February 03, 2011
”We are excited by this new
relationship with Under Armour and IMG Academies, as it enhances our ability to
deliver best-in-class training and testing to our athletes across the country,”
said Peter Barbaresi, President & CEO, Velocity Sports Performance. “The
opportunity to incorporate the Combine360 platform into our programs represents
Velocity’s dedication to elevated training, and signifies the next level of
performance for our company, our franchisees, and our athletes.”
Developed by experts at the IMG
Performance Institute, part of IMG Academies in Bradenton, Fla., the unique and
comprehensive Combine360 platform centers on the measurement and assessment of
sport-specific ability, mental aptitude, nutritional level, the ability to
communicate, and a variety of other athletic and character traits, allowing
athletes from across the world to comprehensively measure and compare progress. All
Velocity coaches will be certified in the Combine360 platform and will train
and evaluate athletes using the measurement system.
“IMG Academies, Velocity and Under
Armour share a common mission to help athletes of all ages and abilities
maximize their performance potential,” remarked Sam Zussman, Managing Director,
IMG Academies. “We are privileged to have Velocity’s trainers become certified
within our Combine360 platform, and help us grow the Combine360 platform throughout
the country.”
All Velocity coaches and staff will
be outfitted in Under Armour performance apparel, and will assist in coaching
at Under Armour High School Combine Training events.
Velocity Sports Performance (www.velocitysp.com) is the premiere athletic performance training organization in North
America. For over 12 years, Velocity Sports Performance has helped hundreds of
thousands of athletes maximize their athletic potential. Velocity helps
athletes achieve their goals by developing strength, power, coordination,
agility, speed, flexibility, and energy systems with an additional focus on
injury prevention, recovery/regeneration, and nutrition. There are nearly 50
Velocity Sports Performance training facilities across the United States.
Contact:
Paul MacGregor, Velocity Sports Performance, paul.macgregor@velocitysp.com
Erin Wendell, Under Armour, ewendell@underarmour.com
Kim Berard, IMG Academies, kim.berard@imgworld.com
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July 15, 2011
The Velocity Sports Performance is holding an advanced-level football combine this summer. Velocity has elite training facilities located all over the US and we visited the coaches in Chesterfield, MO. 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.
Led by Sr. Sports Performance Director, Rob Weatherly, participants will have their skills measured and assessed to help them to successfully bring their talents to the next level. The cost is $25 per athlete.
Session 1 starts July 23 and Session 2 starts on August 6. Contact the VSP facility at (636) 532-8771 to register.
To find a Velocity Sports Performance training facility near you, visit our center finder page: http://www.velocitysp.com/locations