QUESTION: IS THERE A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SPEED AND STRENGTH TRAINING?

Answer: That speed and quickness are not the same as strength and endurance and you won’t achieve great speed by only training for strength. Speed is not determined by just how strong your muscles are but also by how quickly they react and contract.

QUESTION: HOW IS TRAINING FOR BASKETBALL DIFFERENT THAN OTHER SPORTS?

You're a strong athlete, no doubt. But strength without control is waste.

Answer: Basketball training requires different movement requirements than other sports. Basketball agility is more control short movement and quick reaction in restricted time. Simply put the reaction of an offensive player attempting to move away from their defender is different than an wide receiver working against a defensive back. A lot of training programs proclaim that their programs are design to improve your basketball skills. But when you really take a strong look at what is being offered their training regiments are the same for lacrosse, soccer, baseball and football player.

QUESTION: WHO IS THE PROGRAM FOR?

Answer: Our training programs are for all athletes or eager athletes-to-be. Professional athletes to aspiring athletes ages 10 and up have seen the results of our Elite Athletic training programs. We tailor our programs to all ages and physical maturities, and adjust accordingly to meet and reach the goals desired for all levels of athletics.

QUESTION: HOW DOES YOUR ELITE TRAINING MEASURE RESULTS?

Answer: To measure the results of our athletes we take a before image and data of their athletic abilities and measure it against their performance throughout the program. At each interval data is captured into a database so the athlete and parent can see how they are progressing. This also provides information that can be used to either transition the athlete to a more extensive program regiment or review an alternative method of training to reach the athletes objective.

QUESTION: WHAT ARE THE PROGRESSION POINTS FOR THE ATHLETE?

Answer: We provide a realistic approach to our athletes. In order to reach the expected goals we evaluate the athlete on their abilities during the initial session, using our metrics we determine the proper method and progression path that a player needs to take. Additionally, we don't mix advance players with novice players at the beginning of our training programs. We have seen on many occasions where this is becoming a trend simply for trainers to get more money than providing good quality service. 

Our initial evaluation is key to our athletes reaching their goals. Athletes information will be posted on our website for 24/7 access to your information.

QUESTION: TO PREPARE FOR MY SPORT, WHEN SHOULD I BEGIN THE ELITE SPORTS TRAINING?

Answer:  We provide a very effective year-round training program designed with the Periodization Philosophy in mind. This prevents any chance of over training or under training when the program is followed to the letter. We recommend that athletes begin eight to 10 weeks prior to the start of the season, with six weeks being the minimum start time. More time allows for proper rest and regeneration before the season starts.

QUESTION: WHAT IS SPEED TRAINING?

Answer:  Speed is the application of force to a specific movement trying to reach high velocity in the shortest distance/time possible. Understanding that speed is used in different measures for all sports, we build speed training programs around the sport, designing specific speed training to meet the specific sport's needs. In its most basic form, speed training is strength training while movement is being made. It is training to maximally and rapidly create force.

QUESTION: ELITE SPORTS TRAINING PROGRAMS ARE BASED UPON WHAT FOUNDATION?

Answer:  Simply put, in athletics we know what sports demands of us. So we prepare our athletes according to the demands of their sport. If we have an athlete who plays tennis then we break down the sport of tennis. We look at several factors including, but not limited to, body movements, muscle movements, energy system requirements, and injury analysis. We then design our program based upon the sport. This is the basic starting/planning point of our training program.

QUESTION: HOW DOES ELITE SPORTS TRAINING PROGRAMS COMPARE TO OTHER PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT TRAINING PROGRAMS?

Answer:  Knowing that good speed and conditioning coaches use the same methods and basic concepts we look at what really makes a program unique or different. It is the people involved and how the programs are put together. We believe that the people involved in the programs are more important than the programs themselves. Communication is a must in Performance training. Also, by gathering information nationwide and designing unique training schedules calculated to get the best results we know that our program produces stars and gets superior results faster.

QUESTION: HOW LONG UNTIL I SEE RESULTS?

Answer:  This is highly dependent upon you as an athlete and the current performance level you possess. There is a general rule of thumb about enhancing athletic attributes:

· Flexibility is developed day to day
· Speed week to week
· Strength month to month
· Training capacity is developed year to year

Again, depending upon your athletic level you can see results in as little as two weeks to as many as six weeks given a proper training and regeneration program. Consider yourself improved each day you train. Our motto is: If we aren't getting better we're getting worse. Did you get better today?

QUESTION: HOW CAN I IMPROVE MY SPEED AND QUICKNESS?

Answer:  If you want to run faster you actually have to practice running. However, you must realize and understand the principles behind speed training, energy system requirements for speed, resting requirements, and last but probably most importantly technique. If you do not have a coach who helps you train, then practice reaction movement at full speed. Speed and reaction training should not be performed when you are tired and unable to perform at full speed.

QUESTION: IS NUTRITION IMPORTANT?

Answer: Consideration of nutrition is an important factor for athletes seeking to maximize their performance prospective. It is the foundation for all athletic training. The physiological needs of competitive athletes require diets that provide fuel to be put into their systems. This in turn has a direct biochemical effect on training and competitive requirements.

QUESTION: HOW IMPORTANT IS RECOVERY?

Answer: It is critical to plan proper recovery between sessions - a difficult day followed by an easier day. Recovery dictates what can be accomplished in each individual session and competition. Possibly 50% of successful results are based on how recovery is set up. Without proper recovery implemented into the training cycle, overtraining syndrome and injury will likely occur.

QUESTION: WHAT SHOULD I DO IF INJURY OCCURS TO ME?

Answer: When an injury occurs, small blood vessels rupture and bleed. Pain, redness, and swelling result from inflammation causing a loss of function in the injured body part. Pain induces muscle spasm, which will cause more pain. Trainers try to break the pain/spasm cycle with painkillers like aspirin. Trainers also try to reduce the amount of swelling in the injured area with ice, compression and elevation to stop bleeding. Ice therapy should be used only after internal bleeding has been controlled by the standard aid procedures, and a physician has ruled out the possibility of fracture or major injury. The application of heat during the initial stages of injury can be a disaster. Heat increases the pressure between the blood vessels (capillaries), which increases blood flow and bleeding in the injured area. Exercises should cease until all bleeding (hemorrhaging) and the danger of further complications ends - usually a minimum of 24 hours. After the injured area has been iced, exercise may resume. Avoid strenuous exercises or those that cause great pain. One last thing, it is better to be an out-of-shape healthy athlete than an injured in-shape athlete. Always take care of your body and remember that health is first and foremost the most important issue in training.