Softball Performance Training (Level 3) The goal of Titus Speed-Strength Training is to teach the methods and exercises necessary to bring out an athlete’s full performance potential and improve the psychological capacity of each athlete. Our training system focuses on increasing an athlete's total body explosiveness, ability to run faster, jump higher, throw further, increase change of direction efficiency and improve speed endurance. Training to be fast and explosive requires a high level of effort that is based on maximum focus and concentration. Therefore, Titus has a balanced approach of athletic assessment, evaluation, and planning that gives all athletes, in any sport, the chance to improve their performance.

Physical Quality Development

Titus training methods focus on athletes being able to execute various resistance training, plyometric and medicine ball exercises correctly. Instruction includes proper sprint mechanics and various foot quickness drills which lead to better coordination and balance, necessities for fundamental movement in athletics. Titus uses exercises and movements that will safely increase the efficiency of the body’s physiological and psychological processes for sport. Workouts will also provide for introducing, implementing and coordinating a program that can aid in continual development in total body conditioning. Within every workout the following physical qualities will be developed:

Flexibility * Strength * Speed * Agility *Endurance

Injury Prevention

According to the American Orthopedic society for Sports Medicine, off-season training is imperative for a youth athlete to develop their athleticism and prevent overuse injuries which result from early specialization. Performance training can serve as a means of “cross training” for a youth athlete. A true athlete has strong all-around ability and the potential to succeed in multiple sport arenas. If a young developing athlete begins specialization at too young of an age, their athleticism will be hindered and they develop imbalances due to over training certain qualities and detraining others. Professionalism is what world renowned surgeon, Dr. James Andrews, calls it. When we a child is trained at the same capacity of a fully developed professional athlete by practicing and playing year round. Their developing bodies simply cannot uphold to the stress of one specific sport year round. He uses overhead throwers in baseball as an example. Andrews estimates that 60% of the athletes he operates on these days are high school athletes or younger. Strength training can be an important component of physical activities to develop a well-rounded athlete while reducing the risk of injury through competitive over-use. (Sources: www.stopsportsinjuries.org/strength-training-tips.aspx & http://thetitusreport.com/performance/2011/09/28/understanding-and-preventing-knee-injuries-in-female-athletics/)

Schedule and Cost

Off-season training occurs Tuesday and Thursday evenings; 7:00-8:15. All training is done at our Chastain Park facility - 140 West Wieuca Rd. Atlanta (NYO Gym).

With a group of 8 or more Athletes, cost is $120/athlete/month (8 sessions), a 25% discount off standard $160 rate. Titus Sports Academy is excited to be a part of your team and its success.

Brandon Harris, ATC, CSCS www.TitusSports.comBHarris@TitusSports.com www.TheTitusReport.com(850)566-2247