SPORTS PERFORMANCE TRAINING

At The Downtown Ymca

At the Y, our cause is strengthening the foundations of community - one person, one family, one team at a time. Sports Performance Training at the YMCA of Central Virginia will help you build the sportspecific strength you’ll need to reach your potential.

Sport Specific Training

We use safe, proven exercises that transfer to your sport. You will see significant and measurable improvements in critical areas, including reaction time, acceleration, top speed, power, strength, mobility, balance, and agility.

And when you work with your team, there is an added benefit. Working together through challenging exercises will boost team morale, improve workout tracking and results, and benefit overall performance: speed, power, functional strength, and mobility.

YOUTH & ADULTS

Focus Areas

• Functional Strength & Power Development

• Speed, Agility & Energy System Development

• Flexibility, Balance & Coordination Training

• Character & Sportsmanship Building

6TH-8TH GRADE:

A 60 min class that introduces our younger athletes to proper movement and lifting principles. These full-body workouts will be age appropriate and develop power and strength in a safe learning environment.

9TH-12TH GRADE

A 90 min class that prepares the high school athlete for the upcoming competitive season. Includes pre-phase and exit assessment (Full 3 phase (12 weeks participation), individualized sport-specific training, web/mobile based.