Why Sports Performance Training? 

Parent's Guide to Making the Best Choices for Athletic Success
As parents, we want to offer our young athletes every opportunity to reach their fullest potential. We search high and low to find all of the local leagues, the best sports camps, and the top options for acquiring sport-specific skills. We see that the sports scene has become highly competitive, even in the youngest age groups. We want to be sure that our children aren’t left in the dust with a lack of confidence and loss of passion for the sports they love. We want to set them up for success… both in sports and in life. So we can’t help but question ourselves. Are we making the right choices?
That question is likely what brought you here. Navigating through a sea of options and conflicting advice can be difficult. Enrolling in programs that lack proper form and technique training for youth development can do more harm than good. Without skilled training, your athlete may remain slow, heavy-footed, sloppy, and awkward. Without a strong foundation, they are at risk of developing injuries or underperforming in their sport and may not have the necessary physical and mental preparation to excel in their chosen path. They may give up on their sport after several years because they are no longer seeing the progress they want. 

For those in the know, Sports Performance Training is the solution. It is the foundation of all athletic movement and ability. It is where they build coordination, develop proper muscle memory, and acquire fast-twitch muscle fibers... all of which are necessary for peak athletic performance down the road. It gives young athletes the tools to succeed in any chosen sport they may gravitate to when the time comes for them to specialize. They become quick and nimble with improved confidence, resilience, discipline, and motivation. It gives them a competitive edge and allows them the opportunity to reach their fullest potential. 

"Sports Performance Training

in youth athletes is the foundation of athletic movement and ability."
- Coach Duke

START EARLY WITH A QUALIFIED TRAINER

Work with qualified trainers who specialize in youth development. During this important time in a child’s life, youth athletes are in their “skill-hungry” years. The body is primed for new information and ready to engrain new movement patterns. It is important to work with professionals who understand the unique needs of each athlete and provide customized training programs that are age-appropriate, safe, and effective with a laser focus on proper technique. Don’t allow bad habits to form. Get it right, right from the start. 

TRAIN FOR OVERALL ATHLETIC ENHANCEMENT

Maintain a diverse training program and athletic portfolio to build overall general athleticism. Sports Performance Training is crucial for individuals who engage in sports and it encompasses a range of benefits including a strong foundation for improved performance, injury prevention, and long-term enjoyment of sports participation.

ACQUIRE SKILLS TO IMPROVE YOUR GAME

Develop fast twitch muscle fibers through fast, explosive movement training. Speed and explosiveness are the two most important and versatile attributes any athlete can possess. No matter the sport, the age, or the size of the athlete, speed is king. Through Sports Performance Training, athletes develop the skills necessary to be fast and quick on their feet, highly coordinated with smooth footwork, strong and balanced, as well as confident and mentally prepared.

Start at Any Level

It's Always the Right Time to Train the Right Way

SPECIALIZED SKILL ENHANCEMENTS

Sport-Specific Benefits
Baseball

-first step quickness
-increased speed & endurance
-more power through swing & throw

Soccer

-increase endurance & aerobic capacity
-improve directional change while running at maximum speed

Football

-improved footwork
-explode off the line
-increase speed & endurance
-proper positional mechanics

Basketball

-build explosive power
-increase endurance & aerobic capacity
-increase speed and agility

Swimming

-build endurance
-gain power and strength
-increase mobility
-improve reaction time and explode at the start

Tennis

-faster & more explosive footwork
-more power through strokes
-quicker reaction time

Track & Field

-improve technique and mechanics
-increase speed & acceleration 

Golf

-increase core strength
-build swing speed and power
-improve flexibility

TRAIN WITH THE BEST

The Duke Academy

Building Solid Athletes

Coach Duke Rousse | The Duke Academy
Coach Duke Rousse
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