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Velocity Sports Performance Opens in Bloomington, MN By Christina Gilbert, Velocity Sports Performance
November 30, 2011

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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 OPENS FOR BUSINESS IN CHANDLER, ARIZONA By Velocity Sports Performance, Velocity Sports Performance
October 21, 2011

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Speed and Agility Training Area in Chandler, AZ

State-of-the-art Training Facilities and Professional Coaches Offer Local Athletes
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.
 
"I’m thrilled to bring a Velocity Sports Performance training center to Chandler,” said owner Ryan Van Alfen.  “We know Velocity Sports Performance will help local sports enthusiasts develop a competitive edge with regards to speed, agility and strength.”
 
The 11,000 square foot facility is located in City, and include a 25 x 35 yard indoor turf field, four, Olympic platform areas and a 1,100 square foot state-of-the-art strength training area. Clients can take advantage of dedicated adult fitness classes and specialized equipment, which includes a computerized analysis of their athleticism and progress, and the center, will also offer physical therapy.
 
“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
Three million youths suffer sports related injuries annually, 25% of which require emergency room visits, according to the American Society of Pediatric Medicine.   It is important for all athletes, especially youth athletes, to receive training in order to keep them safe on the field, improve their abilities, and still have fun playing sports.
 
“The level of competition in sports, particularly youth sports, has dramatically increased in recent years and training is important for both maximum performance and injury prevention,” says Chandler Herdt Sports Performance Director. “Our program addresses performance improvement, life-long fitness, injury prevention and love of sports. We bring expertise in proper strength and conditioning techniques to lower the risk of injury and enhance athletic performance for pros and student athletes alike.”  
 
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:
  • Student Athletes, ages 8 to 18
  • Recreational Adult Athletes
  • Elite Amateur Athletes
  • Professional Athletes
  • 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:
 
  • 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.
 
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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Charles Dimry Inducted into Oceanside High Alumni Hall of Fame By Nathan Scharn, San Diego Union Tribune
October 19, 2011

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OCEANSIDE — A former NFL player and several others who have enjoyed career success will be inducted Saturday into the Oceanside High School Hall of Fame.
 
The 2011 inductees are former National Football League defensive back Charles Dimry, III, class of 1984; biology researcher and retired professor Dr. Wayne Alley, class of 1956; theater and drama instructor Eliane Weidauer, class of 1965; Safway Scaffolding CEO Marc Wilson, class of 1968; former Oceanside Planning Commissioner John “Jack” Cassan, who is being honor posthumously, class of 1943; philanthropist Jim Schroder, class of 1963; and longtime law enforcement officer John DeRohan, class of 1974.
 
“I think that you can be proud of coming out of our school, just because of the people that have come through,” said Larry Hatter, in charge of the Hall of Fame ceremony this year and is a past inductee.
 
Dimry, who played in the NFL for 12 years, spent time on the rosters of the Falcons, Buccaneers, Broncos and Eagles before playing his last two seasons with the Chargers.

“I just think it’s a nice honor to have,” Dimry said. For a “school that’s been around for 100 years ... I’m proud to be one of the people that they thought enough of to take into their Hall of Fame.”
 
Dimry said he remembers seeing and being inspired by pictures plastered on the school’s walls of three-time Pro-Bowl cornerback and Oceanside High alumnus Willie Buchanon. “Willie would always stop by school and mentor and talk to young guys,” Dimry said. “He was a great role model for me. ... I hope to be able to do the same thing.”
 
Dimry earned a degree in exercise science from the University of Nevada Las Vegas, and currently runs franchises of Velocity Sports Performance, which provides elite training for athletes, in Rancho Bernardo.
 
Those in the Hall of Fame “give back by our students today seeing what they can accomplish as they move forward in their lives and in their careers,” said Oceanside Unified School District Superintendent Larry Perondi. “It shows how rich and diverse the students are that leave Oceanside, and the variety of talents that they have.”
 
The induction ceremony is set to begin at 10 a.m. on campus, at 1 Pirates Cove, and is free and open to the public.
 
Hatter estimated that about 25,000 students have gone through the school since it was founded in 1906.
 
The seven inductees will join 43 others, the ranks of which include judges, doctors, a postmaster general, a congressman and other notable athletes, including Buchanon, 12-time NFL Pro-Bowler Junior Seau, former 49ers fullback C.R. Roberts, retired Major League Baseball player Chris Chambliss, three-time Olympic triple-jumper William Augustus Banks and pro surfer John Daniels.
 
The Oceanside High School Hall of Fame is run by the Oceanside High School Foundation and Alumni Association.
 

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Top 5 Gift Ideas For Athletes By Jason Moreno, Velocity Sports Performance
December 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 holidays, birthdays, or other occasions that will get you a genuine "Thank You" from athlete or active person in your life. Here we go, let's count them down:
 

#5. The Stick Self Roller Massager

The sBuy The Stick!tick is a revolutionary medical device that allows necessary flexibility of the tool, providing maximum compression of the muscle
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Benefit: The stick increase blood flow helping your muscles prepare for movement, performance and recovery. It also aids in preventing muscle soreness and pain.
 

Design and Price range: The stick varies from 17 to 24 inches, ranged from $23.95 to $39.95.

#4. Medicine BallsBuy Medicine Balls

Medicine balls are designed to be extremely durable allowing high impact and intensity workouts.

 
Benefit: Improves total body strength, increases joint mobility, coordination and range of motion.

Design and Price range:
Medicine balls come in various weights ranging from 2lbs to 30lbs, ranging in prices from $24.95 to $109.95. 

 

#3. Resistance Bands

Buy Resistance Bands


Resistance banks are effective for both upper and lower body resistance training. They can be utilized anywhere on the field, at home in a gym or when you’re traveling.
 
Benefit: easy to use, great for all types of strength training, plus its’ light weigh.
 

Design and Price range: Resistance ranges from light to extra heavy, ranging: $2.00 to $20.00
 

#2. Suspension Trainer


A versaBuy Suspension Trainertile tool you can perform resistance, core, plyometric, and functional training with.
 

Benefit: Portable training and a great total bodyweight workout in a limited amount of time.

 
Design and Price: Jungle Gym XT Kit is priced at $79.95 which includes a 90 min ‘Train-the-Trainer’ DVD.

 

#1 Gift for Athletes: Kettle Bells


Buy Kettle Bells

Kettle Bells are available in various weights. These are heavy but compact! Great for all aspects of training whether your goal is to burn calories or increase strength and power.

 
Benefit: Develops total body strength, power and endurance. Kettle Bells are great for dynamic and complex movements.
 
Design and Price: Varies from 2kg to 36kg, $16 to $116.
Get faster, stronger, and more explosive on the field. By Velocity Sports Performance
July 22, 2011
The best way to become a better soccer player isn’t just by playing more soccer – it’s by improving your overall athleticism.
Velocity Knows Football By Velocity Sports Performance
July 18, 2011
The best way to become a better football player isn’t just by playing more football – it’s by improving your overall athleticism. Throw farther, cut faster, and kick your game into high gear with Velocity Sports Performance. Whether you’re a professional athlete trying to make the Pro Bowl, a college athlete preparing for the combine, or a Pop Warner player training for the next level, Velocity Sports Performance can help you meet your goals. Our one-of-a-kind programs, bolstered by certified coaches, and elite curriculum, help football players become faster, stronger, and more explosive. The result? Superstar performance from any position on the field.
 
 
We invite you and your team to a free individual or team training session!
Contact Us Today!

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