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Velocity San Diego Gets A New Owner

By VSP SD
November 28, 2011
Velocity San Diego is excited to announce a change of ownership.  Stay tuned for the details!

Jonathon Parker signs with NHL

By Bailee
October 10, 2011
San Diego Velocity trained athlete Jonathon Parker signs professional hockey contract

Check us out on Facebook and Twitter

By Bailee
June 18, 2011
"Like" us on Facebook and "Follow" us on Twittter for the latest news and things happening in our San Diego Velocity.  "Check In" every time you come to train and let all your friends know you're becoming a better athlete!   Facebook: www.facebook.com/velocitysandiego Twitter: www.twitter.com/vspsandiego  

ADULTS TRAIN for a WEEK FREE

By Jay Hebert
May 18, 2011
If you're an adult and you need to lose weight, lower your cholesterol , improve flexibility or just feel better, we have a ViP program at Velocity just for you.  It's intelligent and it works.  It's like no boot camp or Cross Fit program you've tried before. We're so convinced it will change your life, we'll give new clients a FREE WEEK to try it out.

Reduce The Risk of Shoulder and Elbow Injuries

By VSP San Diego
May 30, 2010
Shoulder and elbow injuries are on the rise with Little League and high school baseball players.  Learn how you can help reduce your child's risk.

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 the athlete or active person in your life. 

KSDK Visits Velocity Sports Performance Combine

By Julie Tristan
July 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.

Hydration and Recovery: How Gatorade Scientists Are Addressing The Needs of Athletes

By Gatorade, Gatorade Sports Science Institute
August 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 Football
April 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.

3 weeks and 3 days until the beginning of a process that can change my life…

By Demetrus Patterson
April 15, 2010
My name is Demetrus Patterson and I am a client at Velocity San Diego looking to achieve my goal and dream of being a defensive back in the NFL.  Let me start by giving you an introduction about myself and how I found out about Velocity Sports Performance.  

Future Pros Prep for the NFL Draft in Carlsbad

By Pro Prep Training
March 03, 2010
Big guys from some of college football's biggest programs have come to Carlsbad to chase big dreams.  For USC's Jeff Byers, UCLA's Kyle Bosworth, Mizzou's Jared Perry, Minnesota 's Simoni Lawrence and Utah 's David Reed, two months of preparation with Pro Prep's Charles Dimry and Doug Hix culminated this past week at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis .  After strong performances all around, the guys are back training and preparing for their upcoming pro days and the NFL Draft in April.

ViP Life Performance: A Life Changing Answer to the Average Health Club

By ViP Life Performance
March 03, 2010
Velocity has built a reputation as the place for athletes to train.  Our carefully designed curriculum, quality coaches and measured results have won over thousands of families.  We have teamed up with ProActive Physical Therapy to offer that same careful design and quality instruction to adults; it's called ViP Life Performance. 

What Will You Invest In Next Year

By Erin Stone Dimry
December 04, 2009
As a mom I spend a lot of time teaching the concept of cause and effect.  If you touch the stove, you'll burn your finger.  If you hurry through your homework, you'll make mistakes.  As my kids get older, that mantra has evolved a bit into what I call "Life Economics;" the concept of a return on investment.  Invest time in a research paper, receive a good grade in return.  Invest time in sports practice, win a state championship in return.  Just as my husband and I try to teach the concept of investment to our kids, we realize it applies also to us.  When it comes to our kids we have a goal in mind; a desired outcome.  We want to produce empathetic, hardworking, thoughtful individuals who are themselves willing to invest in their future and those around them.  We choose to introduce each of our children to sports because we believe there is no better venue to teach these lessons. 

How To Choose a Training Facility

By Erin Stone Dimry
October 15, 2009
The world of youth sports has advanced dramatically in the last ten years.  Today’s young athletes have specialized sports training facilities at their disposal; a service that used to be exclusive to professional athletes.  These sports training facilities can be extremely beneficial to the development of young athletes that no longer participate in developmentally specific physical education.  The key to taking advantage of this new opportunity is identifying which training facilities and speed coaches can provide the injury prevention and improvement that young athletes need.  Here are a few tips that will help you make an educated decision when choosing a facility:

Adult Classes Launched

By Velocity San Diego
August 21, 2009
Achieving the most efficient calorie burn possible, this one hour class combining plyometerics, callisthenics and bodyweight resistance training will keep you moving as the coaches keep you on pace to reach your goals.

Richard Jefferson Brings NBA Style to Velocity Basketball Court

By Erin Stone-Dimry
July 06, 2009
Richard Jefferson is that rare person whose understated manner and generosity outshine his talent on the basketball court.  To celebrate his birthday, he bought Velocity Sports Performance Carlsbad, his training center, a present!

Shawne Merriman Hosting Private Workout At Velocity

By Erin Stone Dimry
May 27, 2009
It was a Thursday night and Shawne Merriman was on his way to a Twitter event but he stopped by Velocity for a quick workout and shared some tips with Velocity athletes...

Westview High School Football Program Prepares for Next Season With Help From Velocity

By Erin Stone Dimry
May 18, 2009
In January 2009, Westview High School Head Football Coach Mike Woodward approached Velocity Sports Performance with the goal of improving the overall athleticism of his team.  What has happened since then has surpassed everyone's expecations.

Motivated Players are MVPs at Stanford Nike Camp

By Mark Tennis, ESPN.com
May 18, 2009
Helix High's Jay Barlow lost 25 pounds since December and was named an MVP at the Stanford Nike Camp. He is one of four motivated Californians to grab MVP honors, writes Mark Tennis.

DB Smith among All-Combine selections

By Greg Biggins, ESPN.com
April 21, 2009
Check out the list of athletes that made the Long Beach Nike All-Combine Team which includes San Diego resident from Helix High School and Velocity Trained Jay Barlow II.  Congratulations Jay!

It’s Never Too Early To Reduce Your Risk of Injury…

By Erin Stone Dimry
October 23, 2008
Numerous studies suggest that 1 in 100 high school female athletes will suffer an ACL injury.  The number dramatically increases to 1 in every 10 collegiate female players.  It is a safe bet that the majority of teen soccer players have witnessed an ACL injury and seen first hand the devastation.  Because 70% of all ACL injuries involve no contact, the odds are you’ve watched a teammate simply plant their foot and then collapse in pain.  In the absence of a definitive cause for ACL injuries, doctors have identified a number of risk factors, some of which can be significantly reduced.  Now more than ever, it is important for parents and athletes to take ownership of their own health and safety. This article is intended to empower each and every athlete by providing information on how ACL injuries happen and how they can be avoided.                                      

Velocity San Diego partners with Adrenaline LAX

By Velocity Sports Performance San Diego
October 23, 2008
Velocity Sports Performance is delighted to announce its partnership with Adrenaline Lacrosse. With the addition of Velocity to its camp series, Adrenaline athletes are able to receive extensive injury prevention education and LAX specific performance training from Velocity’s certified coaching staff.  

Ambres and Co. break out the pigskin

By Corey Brock, MLB.com
September 11, 2008
Ambres, who is hitting .138 in 29 at-bats with the Padres this season, having spent almost the entire season with Triple-A Portland, still finds time to throw a football around, such as during the offseason at an athletic club in Houston called Velocity Sports Performance.

Training May Curb Some Sports Injuries In Women

Clipped from NPR.org
September 10, 2008
Women are more prone than their male counterparts to specific injuries — namely knee injuries like tears of the ACL, or anterior cruciate ligament. A prevention program at the University of Cincinnati is aiming to curb these injuries in women.

Vandeweghe's Fed Cup closer to empty than full

By Jerry Magee
September 05, 2008

FAST Facts

By Various Contributors
September 04, 2008
Injuries Happen! -There are 775,000 ER visits every year by athletes under age 15. -Knee ligament injuries have increased by 172% over the last 15 years.

Trainers push gym's athletes to next level

By Mike Kranzler
September 04, 2008

Justin time: Justin Tuck, defensive end for the reigning super bowl champ New York giants, is a "freak" on the field—and in the gym

By Sam Borden, Men's Fitness
September 01, 2008
Justin Tuck, defensive end for the reigning super bowl champ New York giants, discusses his training at the Mahwah, NJ Velocity Sports Performance.

Plaxico Burress helps kick off sports camp for kids

By WVEC.com
June 23, 2008
The Va. Beach native who caught that incredible, game winning Super Bowl pass, was in Va. Beach Monday to help his mentor, Cadillac Harris, teach kids on the football field at the Velocity Sports Performance camp. 

Cal South Designates Velocity as Their Official Training Partner

By Velocity Staff
June 07, 2008
Velocity Sports Performance is now the official training partner of CAL SOUTH.  Contact Cal South or your local Velocity to learn about the benefits of this partnership.

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