Sportsmetrics

Training Details

Sportsmetrics™ is the foundation upon which sports-specific skills are built.  Training proceeds from technique development and builds to performance enhancement.

Sportsmetrics™ Training consists of four components:

1. Dynamic Warm-up:  The dynamic warm-up prepares the body for activity with functional based activities that use sport specific motions.  It raises core body temperature, increases blood flow to the muscles and improves flexibility, balance and coordination.  After completing this warm-up, the athlete will be physically prepared for training.
2. Plyometrics/Jump Training:  The core of the Sportsmetrics™ program, plyometrics are used with focus on correct jumping technique and are divided into three two-week phases.  Each two-week phase has a different training focus and the exercises change correspondingly.  Plyometrics develop muscle control and strength critical for reducing the risk of knee injury and also for increasing jump height.
3. Strength Training:  With emphasis on body alignment and form, Sportsmetrics™ provides structured strength training guidance.  A combination of strength training options is used to focus on development of core strength and improving overall muscular efficiency.  There are a variety of ways to incorporate strength training for those without access to strength equipment or weights.
4. Flexibility: Stretching is essential to achieve maximum muscle length to allow muscles to work with power through complete range of motion.  This is important for decreasing injury and post-training muscle soreness.  Like the rest of the training components in Sportsmetrics™, stretches are performed as part of the training session.