TRAINING PROGRAMS
Overview
Success in sport depends on great planning and organization in the training process. Over the course of a season, these components are crucial in managing the stress that players endure from injury, fatigue, extensive travel, constant practice, and playing schedule.
You cannot train the same way in-season as you would during the off-season. Training must be separated through planned periodization; systematically dividing the year into Preparatory (off-season), Competitive (in-season), and Transition (post-season).
If you’re interested in programs, please inquire – athletesfuelsc@gmail.com or 519-784-8118.
Training Program Staples
- SPEED – Acceleration, Deceleration, Transitional, Linear and Lateral Movement Techniques, Running Mechanics, Footwork
- EXPLOSIVE POWER – Olympic Lifting, Medicine Ball, Jumping & Landing Techniques
- FUNCTIONAL STRENGTH – Focus on Upper Body, Lower Body & Core/Pillar Patterns
- CONDITIONING – Improving Sport-Specific Conditioning and Work Capacity by Developing the Alactic, Lactic, and Aerobic Energy Systems
- FLEXIBILITY – Myofascial Release (Foam Rolling), Stretching Variations, Muscle Activation, Improved Range of Motion
- INJURY REDUCTION – Drastically Reduce the Risk of Common Sports Injuries (e.g. ACL tears, groin and hip flexor strains, ankle sprains, shoulder separations, etc), Identify & Correct Muscular Imbalances, Balance & Stabilization
- NUTRITION EDUCATION
- OVERALL – Compete with more Confidence and Ultimately Improve Performance
Strength & Conditioning
Training requires learning proper and efficient movement techniques from highly qualified strength and conditioning coaches. It means following programs designed with the individual’s age, training experience, the sport, and the time of the year in mind.
Hockey Specific Training
Regardless of the sport and athlete’s age, we look to build a complete athlete. However, our Hockey Specific program begins at the Peewee level and extends through minor hockey to the junior, OHL, NCAA, CIS, and professional levels. We not only address specific athletic needs, but also training our players to the physical demands that the game of hockey presents. This model allows us to build a well-rounded athlete who is physically prepared for the demands of the game, while drastically reducing the likelihood and frequency of hockey-related injuries. Each block of training has a specific purpose and end goal, which will ultimately improve your on-ice performance.
Team Training
We feel that teams that train together, win together. There is nothing better than training with your teammates in a competitive environment that focuses on individual improvement as well as team bonding. We will work with your team to find a time that works best for your team’s schedule. Programming will be developed based on the team’s age and needs. Athletes Fuel Team Training extends to a variety of sports.
ORGANIZATIONS/TEAMS THAT HAVE BEEN PART OF OUR TEAM TRAINING:
- Chatham Crush: Midget AA, Bantam AA, Bantam A
- Chatham-Kent Cyclones AAA: U12-U16
- Kent Cobras AA: U12-U16
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