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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.
April 29, 2011
Velocity Sports Performance is excited to have trained four of the top athletes selected in the first round of the 2011 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 28th. Velocity trained athletes, represented by Athletes First, include the number two overall pick, Von Miller (Denver Broncos) – a Velocity customer since the 7th grade. Jake Locker, the 8th overall pick (Tennessee Titans), Ryan Kerrigan the 16th overall pick (Washington Redskins) and Nate Solder (New England Patriots) round out the 1st round draft class, all of whom trained with coach Ken Vick and his Velocity Sports Performance staff in the state-of-the art facilites in Orange County, CA.
Ryan Kerrigan the 16th overall pick by the Washington Redskins, said of his experience with Velocity Sports Performance, “Velocity has an excellent track record with guys going through the combine, you look at Clay Matthews, Donald Brown, guys like that – it really stood out in my mind as a place I wanted to train. They helped me prepare not only physically but mentally and I feel like I’m more prepared than ever to perform at my best.”
Nate Solder, the 17th overall selection chosen by the New England Patriots, shared why he trained with Velocity, “I chose Velocity Sports Performance to do my training because of coach Ken Vick first of all, I spoke with him and he was so knowledgeable that I knew this was the place to be.”
During their training for the upcoming NFL Draft, athletes experienced daily speed, power and strength sessions, along with personalized nutrition, physical therapy, and recovery services, position-specific work, mental training, and Combine-specific preparations for team interviews and the Wonderlic test.
Velocity Sports Performance is proud to have trained the athletes drafted on Thursday in the 1st round and are excited for the many other athletes who will be drafted in the upcoming rounds of the 2011 NFL Draft.
About Velocity Sports Performance
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.
Become a Velocity Franchise Partner
Now is a great time to join the Velocity Sports Performance brand and to become a franchise partner. Velocity offers different business models and affordable cost structures that meet your needs. Each comes with Velocity's unparalleled support, national partnerships (including Gatorade, ESPN, and Under Armour), program curriculum, marketing, Velocity University training, and cutting edge technology.
To learn more about owning your own Velocity Sports Performance, contact the Franchise Development team at:
Phone: 866-547-2250 (toll free)
E-Mail: sales@velocitysp.com
Web: http://velocitysp.com/franchise
Velocity Sports Performance is proud to have trained the athletes drafted on Thursday in the 1st round and are excited for the many other athletes who will be drafted in the upcoming rounds of the 2011 NFL Draft.
About Velocity Sports Performance
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.
Become a Velocity Franchise Partner
Now is a great time to join the Velocity Sports Performance brand and to become a franchise partner. Velocity offers different business models and affordable cost structures that meet your needs. Each comes with Velocity's unparalleled support, national partnerships (including Gatorade, ESPN, and Under Armour), program curriculum, marketing, Velocity University training, and cutting edge technology.
To learn more about owning your own Velocity Sports Performance, contact the Franchise Development team at:
Phone: 866-547-2250 (toll free)
E-Mail: sales@velocitysp.com
Web: http://velocitysp.com/franchise
Articles
Speed and Power vs. Conditioning....Fitter or Faster By Luke DunstanDecember 19, 2007
Being faster or more powerful than an opponent can be the difference between getting open on 3rd and long in football or being able to break away from the last defender and score in injury time in soccer. The need for speed is crucial in many sports and is often the difference between winning and losing. Training these components is not always understood by coaches and this is often reflected in the training.
Loren Seagrave founder of Velocity Sports Performance has talked about the difference between intensity and quality. “That was a quality workout” I am sure many of us have either heard or used those terms when walking off the practice field. However the words quality and intensity are often used interchangeably when in fact they have very different meanings. Quality is a percentage measure of 100% where intensity is a measure of effort. In more simple terms you can train hard but if it is not quality training it may be making you fitter not faster.
When training for speed the body responds differently to different training techniques and it is essential that the individual components, power, running mechanics and flexibility are targeted by the coach.
Power can be defined as the maximum amount of force that can be applied in as short as time possible. Although power is essential for accelerating quickly which is crucial in many sports but training methods used to develop this are often over looked by coaches.
Olympic lifts are explosive total body lifts that develop strength and power. These movements are more specific than regular weight room lifts such as bench press due to the speed in which they are executed. Olympic lifts have been proven to develop power which can in turn allow an athlete to accelerate faster and jump higher.
Plyometrics are usually jumps, hops or throws that increase the speed and strength that a muscle can contract when being stretched rapidly. Plyometrics can be an excellent tool in developing jump height and or throwing power. Technical drills can have a huge impact on speed by improving running mechanics. There are numerous drills that target the individual parts of the stride cycle. For example, drills that correct ankle position can improve an athlete’s speed just by reducing the amount of time their foot is in contact with the ground. Fundamentally technical drills will make mechanics faster and more efficient which in turn will increase speed.
Improving an athlete’s flexibility can also benefit performance. If a joint can move through a greater range of motion then it will allow an athlete to get their limbs into the best possible position to optimize running mechanics. Other benefits of flexibility training are reduced likelihood of injuries and increased power production.
When people hear the word conditioning they usually associate it with running around the field. This can be very misleading as the type of conditioning needed should be very specific to the sport. Sports like football are very explosive and the typical length of a play is less than 10 seconds. The goal of conditioning is to prepare athletes to be as explosive in overtime as at the start of the game. Usually sprints or explosive lifts can be performed in multiple sets with each individual repetition slightly longer in duration than would be executed in a game. An example of this would be performing 60-100 yard sprints with a controlled rest period or performing high repetition explosive lifts with little rest between sets. Sports like soccer and basketball where there are less stoppages between plays should have less rest period between drills as it imitates the sport more closely. It is the job of the coach to understand the type of conditioning that will be most specific and give the greatest enhancements in performance.
Speed training and conditioning are equally important for improved performance. Coaches need to design their training program with a belief that they can make every one of their athletes faster and more powerful. If an athlete becomes faster when he is not fatigued then if the same amount of conditioning is done they will be faster when fatigued. The same principle applies to strength training. You cannot expect an athlete to squat his heaviest after performing numerous 300 yard shuttles. To become more powerful an athlete must be able to lift more weight faster and cannot do this when tired.
In conclusion a Strength and Conditioning coach needs to take a broad and scientific approach when trying to develop an athlete. The days of just putting an athlete through an intense workout are numbered. If an athlete is to become as fast and as powerful as possible then that individual’s needs must be identified before a specific program can be developed and an increase in the quality of the workout is realized.
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
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The s
 tick is a revolutionary medical device that allows necessary flexibility of the tool, providing maximum compression of the muscle
.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.
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#4. Medicine Balls
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
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 versa
tile tool you can perform resistance, core, plyometric, and functional training with.
tile 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.
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.
#1 Gift for Athletes: Kettle Bells
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.
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