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The Explosive Speed and Agility Program provide comprehensive training for the athlete looking to improve on the footwork, balance, posture, and overall linear speed.
The athlete is evaluated using the LINK System (Levels of Integrated Neuromuscular Kinematics). The LINK system identifies weaknesses and imbalance that can lead to improper training and also injury. Then, through proper training, these weak links are addressed and corrected.
Strengthen and lengthen weak or tight muscles which can interfere with proper movement patterns.
Introduce the athlete to a variety of movement drills to reinforce the athlete’s sports skills and less common movements to challenge athleticism and enhance muscles that are less commonly used in the athlete’s sport.
Programs are six weeks in length with three sessions per week.
Athletes are asked to complete the 18 session program within 8 weeks to ensure proper training improvements.
Athletes are tested over the first two training sessions and then during the last week of training to measure improvement. This information is shared with the parents and athlete to improve on future training efforts.
(Levels of Integrated Neuromuscular Kinematics)
All athletes run, cut, and jump. Why are some athletes susceptible to injuries than others? You can go to a doctor to get your blood pressure taken, cholesterol level screened, and give your health history to see if you are at risk for heart disease. Why not undergo an exam to see if you are at risk for an injury. This is the goal of the staff at The Epicenter and the LINK Evaluation.
The key is to reach athletes before they become injured and offer them state of the art training while trying to identify muscle imbalances that could lead to an injury.
How do tight hips limit speed and contribute to hamstring pulls and low back pain?
How do inflexible hamstring muscles affect the throwing shoulder of the pitcher?
How does a weak upper back affect the golf swing?
How do weak hips and flat feet put more stress on the knee and lead to knee injuries?
These are all questions that can be answered with the LINK evaluation. This evaluation is performed on every athlete that enters our Epicenter facilities.
Pitcher’s often have muscle imbalances which predispose them to overuse injuries. These programs often can be avoided by a comprehensive strength and flexibility designed specifically for the pitcher.
This program will help you:
- Identify key areas of your body (shoulder, elbow, or hips) which may be inhibiting your ability to perform at an optimal level.
- Prevent overuse injuries by identifying specific flexibility and strength problems that affect your mechanics.
- Recover from an injury or surgery and return to play with more efficiency and a reduced risk of re-injury.
A video analysis of the pitcher’s throwing mechanics to look at five key areas of the delivery. Deficits in these areas have been associated with decreased power production and increased risk of injury.
A physical examination to assess the pitcher’s flexibility and strength of specific baseball muscles.
A performance training program with exercises to eliminate any deficiencies discovered during the examination.
After the evaluation, you may arrange for performance enhancement sessions in a variety of ways. Each session consists of a one-hour supervised exercise program, including instruction in progression of the Pitching for Success program. Each session will focus on strength, flexibility, and proper mechanics.
Pitching for Success offers a free telephone consultation with the program developer, Alan Tyson. The consultation is designed for the pitcher and parents to learn more about the program. Alan can learn about the pitcher’s history and future goals and describe how the program can assist the athlete in reaching his goals. Call 704-945-7752 to learn more about this exciting program.
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