2009 Middle School Winter Programs
Middle School Athletes (ages 12 - 13)
Each 90-minute middle school training session will include 45-minutes resistance training (RT) and 45-minutes speed development-directional change (SD-DC). Scientific research shows that athletes at this age are primed for new information and ready to learn athletic movement patterns.
Resistance Training (RT)The foundation of athletic performance and injury prevention begins with the development of stability, strength and flexibility across all joints and throughout an athlete's movement patterns. API's middle school RT program will emphasize:
- Balance and Proprioception
- Core Stability and Strength
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- Joint Specific Stability and Mobility
- Bodyweight Control and Resistance
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Speed Development-Directional Change (SD-DC)Speed, a measure of how fast an athlete can sprint short distances, will be trained and enhanced as a consistent part of a well-rounded training program. Directional Change (Agility) occurs in all planes of motion: side-to-side, forward-to-backward, backward-to-forward, 45°, 90°, 180°, 360° and every ° and direction in between. An athlete trained to make quick and efficient directional change will improve in all phases of sport performance. API's middle school SD-DC program will emphasize:
- Athletic Coordination
- Running Form and Technique
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- Muscular Movement Patterns
- Foot Speed
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View our 2009 Winter Schedule
Group Training Pricing Structure
| 12 sessions = $480 (2 payments of $250) |
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18 sessions = $630 (3 payments of $225) |
24 sessions = $720 (3 payments of $255) |
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