| Training the Multi-Sport Young Athlete |
Avery Faigenbaum, EdD, CSCS,*D |
Young multi-sport athletes are training harder and longer than ever before. However, it seems that well-planned strategies are needed to maximize recovery and return to an optimal performance state. In this lecture we will discuss misconceptions associated with sports-specific training, concepts regarding periodized training for young athletes, and the practice of less intense training. In addition, training concepts that may optimize performance and reduce the likelihood of sport-related injuries in young multi-sport athletes will be described. |
Avery Faigenbaum, EdD, CSCS,*D, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Health and Exercise Science at The College of New Jersey. He is a leading researcher and practitioner in the field of youth strength and conditioning, and recently served as Vice President of the National Strength & Conditioning Association. Dr. Faigenbaum has published over 100 articles on fitness and conditioning and is the author of five books including Progressive Plyometrics for Kids and Strength and Power for Young Adults. |
| Integrated Frameworks for Soccer Conditioning |
Ian Jeffreys, MSc, CSCS*D, NSCA-CPT*D, NSCA Coach Practitioner |
Effective soccer performance requires the development of a great number of fitness parameters, yet strength and conditioning coaches often have little time in which to develop these. Factors such as extended playing seasons and congested fitness programs limiting the time they can spend in direct contact with the players provides unique challenges to the strength and conditioning coach. Optimising the development of soccer fitness often requires the development of non-traditional approaches. In these situations, coaches need to train smart and integrate frameworks, where conditioning is included within soccer specific sessions, allowing for effective employment of highly specific conditioning. A time efficient method of conditioning can be developed, which also facilitates control of the overall training load, optimising recovery. |
Ian Jeffreys, MSc, CSCS*D, NSCA-CPT*D, NSCA Coach Practitioner, is a former professional rugby player, who has been involved in performance enhancement for over 15 years. Jeffreys has been the Director of Athletics and Athletic Performance at Coleg Powys, Wales for 10 years, the Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Welsh Rugby Union Under 16 team, and directs the Talented Athletes Development Program for the County of Powys. Ian has published in peer reviewed journals including the NSCA Strength and Conditioning Journal. |
| Increasing Throwing Velocity |
David Szymanski, PhD, CSCS*D |
This presentation will briefly review previous literature on what factors contribute to throwing velocity and the effect of various forms of resistance training on throwing velocity. Practical application of how to use the results will be given. Finally, we will discuss a pilot research study, which implemented general, special, and specific resistance training with a demonstration of exercises and the findings of the program. |
David Szymanski, PhD, CSCS*D, is an Assistant Professor of Exercise Physiology, Director of the Applied Physiology Lab, and the Volunteer Assistant Baseball Coach at Louisiana Tech University. He was the Sports Performance Director for Velocity Sports Performance-Tulsa, and the Exercise Physiologist for the Auburn University Baseball team for five years. Dr. Szymanski has been involved in several research studies evaluating sports performance, his primary research has focused on ways to improve baseball performance. |
| Combine Training for the High School Athlete |
Leo Totten |
More and more high school football players are following in the footsteps of their collegiate counterparts and participating in combines to get noticed by coaches at the next level. Proper preparation is essential to produce optimal scores for athletes who participate in these high school combines. As they would study for any classroom test, they need to take these physical tests with as much preparation as possible. Preparation and training is two-fold, proper technique in each of the tests that are administered, and proper training to optimize the speed, agility, strength and power for each test that would include agility drills, plyometrics and specific weightlifting recommendations. The purpose of this talk is to address these two major components of proper preparation for the high school level combine. In addition, these training techniques would be a valuable resource for all football players whatever their aspirations. |
Leo Totten, received his degree in Health and Physical Education from West Chester University and his Master's in Physical Education and Certification in Administration from Western Maryland College. Leo has received the USA Weightlifting Coaching Excellence Award, 2005; MSADA District 5 Athletic Director of the Year, 2003; Carroll County Sports Hall of Fame, 2001; Five-time World Championships Coach or Team Leader; USAW Board of Directors, 2nd Vice President and is currently the President, WerkSan Sports USA. |
| Power is Not Size |
Perry Castellano, CSCS |
This session will discuss the relevance of knowing what a 5 tool player is the position played and why it is important to understand the difference in training for that specific position. |
Perry Castellano, CSCS, is the Major League Strength and Conditioning Coordinator for the Minnesota Twins. With the help of the athletic training staff and six interns, he has implemented a structed in-season and off-season fitness/wellness program that emphasizes safe and effective conditioning techniques, flexibility, core stability and balance. Attention to the lower half is emphasized as the athlete is built from the ground up. |
| Cardiovascular Training for High Level Soccer Players |
Pierre Barrieu, MS, CSCS, |
This session will describe the cardiovascular characteristics of the pro soccer player and the training methods to improve them. |
Pierre Barrieu, MS, CSCS, is the founder of www.soccerconditioning.net and also the US Men National Team and US Olympic Team Head Strength and Conditioning coach. His first assignment with the US Soccer Federation was working with the Under-18 Men's National Team. Barrieu was then named the US Men's National Team strength and conditioning coach for the CONCACAF Gold Cup 2002, a tournament that the US eventually won! Barrieu was the conditioning coach for the 2002 World Cup Team in Japan/South Korea during the historic USA run to the QUARTER FINALS!
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| Force & Power Application For Soccer: Transfering Preparation & Progression Onto The Pitch |
Tristan Tillette, MA, CSCS |
This presentation will explain a methodology of teaching force and power progressions to today's soccer athlete. It will examine the techniques necessary for maximal production, reduction, and transfer of force and power. Once mastering these techniques, athletes will be more efficient and explosive on the field of play. We will also describe the relationship between upper, lower, and total body power development and injury risk reduction. |
Tristan Tillette, MA, CSCS, is the Founder and Director of Elite Sports Performance, which is quickly growing into one of the most respected research based performance training centers in Alabama. From youth sports to the pro ranks, he has worked with athletes at all levels. Tristan serves as a performance enhancement consultant for several club, high school, and college teams throughout the Southeast. Prior to entering the strength and conditioning business full-time, he served as an NCAA Division I Assistant Coach for the Samford University men's basketball team.
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| High School Football Strength and Conditioning: Issues and Ideas |
Kevin Vanderbush, CSCS |
This session will discuss the issues to consider when developing a year-round strength and conditioning program for football at the high school level. The discussion will cover both the concerns indigenous to working with high school athletes as well as practical ideas that can be applied to any high school situation. In addition to strength training, football specific conditioning, athletic enhancement activities, and the development of a strength training class, the presentation will include ideas on how to incorporate leadership development and team building into the strength and conditioning program. |
Kevin Vanderbush, MS, CSCS, has been the Strength and Conditioning Coach at Ben Davis High School in Indianapolis for the past twenty three years. Kevin teaches an Advanced Weight Training class that includes 400 athletes from all of the sport teams at Ben Davis. In 2005 Sports Illustrated named Ben Davis as one of the top twenty five high school athletic programs in America. In 2002 Kevin was named as the National High School Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year by the Professional Football Strength and Conditioning Coaches Society. |
| Practical Ways to Integrate Supplementation & Nutrition into Your Athletes Training Aresenal |
Marie Spano, MS, RD |
Even when athletes are fueled with knowledge and have bought into the notion that nutrition and supplementation will take them to the next level, they may not understand how to integrate these two components into their daily lives. This session will provide practical suggestions on how to motivate your athletes and help them incorporate the latest in sports nutrition into their daily lives. |
Marie Spano, MS, RD, is a registered dietitian with a Masters in Nutrition and Bacehlors in Exercise and Sports Science. She has counseled hundreds of individuals on weight loss and sports nutrition. In addition, Ms. Spano is the author of several freelance articles and a book chapter for Essentials of Sports Nutrition. She is also a food industry consultant and Vice President of the International Society of Sports Nutrition. |
| Recovery and Transition Mechanics in Maximum Velocity Speed |
Jay Twell, MS, CSCS |
This presentation will explain a methodology of teaching force and power progressions to today's soccer athlete. It will examine the techniques necessary for maximal production, reduction, and transfer of force and power. Once mastering these techniques, athletes will be more efficient and explosive on the field of play. We will also describe the relationship between upper, lower, and total body power development and injury risk reduction. |
Jay Twell, MS, CSCS, is the Senior Sports Performance Director for Velocity Sports Performance. Formally an Assistant Performance Specialist at the International Performance Institute in Bradenton, Florida, training at the Tennis Academy and assisting with MLB spring training prep, NFL Combine, and NBA pre-draft training. Jay supervised training for various local soccer teams, NFL Combine training, and worked with numerous children from the surrounding area. Jay joined Velocity Sports Performance Franchise Systems as their Performance Coordinator in October, 2003. He was promoted to Senior Sports Performance Director in 2004.
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| Training a NCAA Championship Baseball Team: Program Design & Implementation |
Andrew Dendas, MS, ATC, CSCS |
The purpose of this presentation is to provide a year round template, develop position specifics for the baseball season, discuss the importance of velocity of movement, rate of force development, and other performance factors related to baseball. It also will fight the perpetuation of misinformation regarding Olympic lifting and the body building mentality when training for the game of baseball. |
Andrew Dendas, MS, ATC, CSCS, was the Strength and Conditioning Coach for the 2006 College World Series National Championship Oregon State University Baseball Team. During his two and a half years working with the baseball team they made back to back trips to Omaha and the College World Series. He also served as an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for many sports programs during his seven years at OSU. In addition, he has worked at the University of San Diego and Humboldt State University in the same capacity. He is currently the Senior Director of Training for Fit To GO Studios, a high performance training studio in El Dorado Hills, California. |
| Hamstrung! The Science and Art of Hamstring Care for Your Baseball Player |
Frank Velasquez, Jr, ATC, CSCS |
Nothing hurts a Strength Coach and/or Athletic Trainer more than to have one of your own athletes suffer a hamstring (or any other soft tissue) injury during game competition, practice or even training. Learn what predisposes your player to such injuries and what can be done from a training, conditioning and wellness standpoint to minimize the risk of them happening again. |
Frank Velasquez, Jr, ATC, CSCS, is the Major League Strength and Conditioning Coordinator for the Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball club. A 1993 graduate from the University of Michigan (Kinesiology), he began his career working in professional baseball in 1996 in the Texas Rangers Baseball organization. After four years of working as a minor league athletic trainer, three years working as minor league Strength and Conditioning Coordinator, Frank joined the Pirates in 2003. Frank has years of experience working in an orthopedic physical therapy setting and in the areas of rehabilitation/performance enhancement with athletes and people of all ages. |
| Dumbbell Use in a Year Around Football Program |
Jeff Schultz, CSCS |
Dumbbell lifts provide variety and enhance athleticism in the weight room. The incorporation of various Olympic lifts, the squat, and the bench press into the daily, weekly, and yearly plans will be presented. Lifting on game days and lifting as part of the pregame football routine will also be highlighted. |
Jeff Schultz, CSCS, is currently the Strength and Conditioning Coach and Football Varsity Line Coach at Hesston High School in Kansas. He is currently in his 20th season with the Swathers. Coach Schultz has twenty-seven years coaching experience in football, wrestling, and track. Jeff is a graduate of the University of Nebraska in Lincoln. |
