SPORTS PERFORMANCE TRAINING
AT WHIRLWINDS SPEED ACADEMY
At Whirlwinds Speed Academy, we believe that speed and agility are most important skills that athletes must develop to get to the next level. To reach this goal we have implemented state-of-the-art training programs and concepts to help athlete improve their core skills to make it to the next level of performance. Below are the classes we offer to take athletes from good to GREAT!
Focus: Sets an early athletic foundation
The Rookie Program is taught by certified coaches and utilizes the most up-to-date research to build a young athlete’s physical foundation, improve their coordination and self-esteem.
Our signature speed and strength training methods are serious, but all within a fun and friendly environment to ensure the young athlete is engaged and motivated to give 110%.
The Rookie Program has been proven to enhance:
Coordination • Running Technique • Body Weight Strength • First Step Quickness
Flexibility • Injury Prevention • Weight Loss • Self Confidence
The Rookie program is divided into Jump Start I for ages 7 – 10 and Jump Start II for ages 11 – 12.
Regardless of the division, our Performance Coaches are specifically trained to motivate and challenge
the young athlete, while providing age-level safe and appropriate training techniques and corrections
that set a foundation for good life-time habits.
Rookie is a must for any young person who wants to develop
foundational athletic skills that will help them rise above their competition.
Speed is a learned skill, and Whirlwinds Speed Academy is the place to learn!
PRO
AGES 14- 18
Schedule:
Monday - 7pm
Tuesday/Thursday/Friday - 6pm
Tuesday/Wednesday - 8pm
Saturday - Noon
Focus: Training focused on unlocking an athlete’s full potential
The Pro Program transitions Blue Chip athletes to their next level of ability.
This program focuses on the regression and progression of our signature speed-training methods.
At this level, certified Performance Coaches use their knowledge and experience to individualize strength training for their athletes based on their abilities and specific goals.
Utilizing either Basic Strength or Advanced Strength programming, this program builds on an athlete’s physical foundation and develops their athletic abilities even further, in order for them to maximize their potential and reach their goals on game day.
At this level, programming aligns with the focuses of Total Performance training with an increases in difficulty and intensity to promote enhanced athletic performance. These are:
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Linear Speed: Parisi’s signature straight-ahead acceleration and top-speed running techniques.
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Multi-Directional Speed: Agility and ability to decelerate and move in any direction quickly.
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Upper and Lower Body Strength: Strength training exercises for muscle development and injury prevention.
This program refines athletes’ skills to maximize strength, aerobic capacity and sport performance. Athletes in this program will elevate their game to the next level under the expert guidance of Certified Performance Coaches.
ROOKIE
AGES 7 - 12
Schedule:
Monday/Wednesday/Friday - 5pm
Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday - 7pm
Saturday - 10am
*Ages 10 - 13 Monday/Thursday - 8pm
BLUE CHIP
AGES 12- 15
Schedule:
Monday/Wednesday - 6pm
Tuesday/Thursday - 5pm
Friday - 7pm
Saturday - 11am
*Ages 10 - 13 Monday/Thursday - 8pm
Focus: Signature programming that provides maximum, foundational improvement to support athletic performance
The Blue Chip Program utilizes the most up-to-date research on safe athlete training techniques
and injury prevention as it foundation. This program uses our signature speed and strength training methods
and cutting-edge coaching techniques from certified Performance Coaches to produce
maximum improvements in athletic performance.