Texas Disciples Sports & Fitness

Training

1. Why should I sign up for training program when my son or daughter can train at their high school or join a local gym?

   While there are many high schools that have nice training facilities, very few have full-time supervision or specialized instruction by anationally-certified strength and conditioning specialists. Having a place to train is great, but unsupervised training can be dangerous and/or ineffective.Most local gyms offer quality training equipment, but very little instruction unless you hire a personal trainer. That will be much more expensive than these specialized programs.

2. Who is the training for?

   Training is for every level of athlete regardless of age and ability. With the programs you are sure to improve your speed, strength,and self-confidence. The more you put in, the more you get out.

    

   
   

3. What does the training consist of?

   First, you get very thorough functional, strength, and flexibility test to tell me about your athletic ability. Each athlete’s training is planned to include Ground-based training, Plyometrics, Sport-specific cord training and strength training.

   
   

   Ground-based training is a progression of exercises. These exercises move from basic balance and movement skills, through advanced running, sprinting, jumping and multi-directional skills. Training will be tailored to an athlete's individual sport.

   
   

   Plyometrics are Footwork drills to improve balance, agility,endurance and vertical jump. You will gain outstanding body awareness and the ability to move quickly and explosively.

   
   

   Core training attach to arms or legs to increase resistance during running, hitting, throwing, and kicking enables athletes to strengthen muscles at velocities used in actual competition. They can be used for a wide variety of athletic movement such as throwing, kicking and running. Cord training is important for developing power in sport and position-specific muscle groups. 

    

   
   

4. What are the age limits?

   We focus on children ages 6-18.  Research has shown the greatest changes in the body occur prior to age 13. Simply put, the more one can do prior to the onset of puberty, within a safe and controlled environment, the better neuromuscular system that athlete will have after puberty. Also, because of the physical demands this program places on the athlete, I will conduct a thorough pre-program evaluation. If the athlete has sufficient strength, they will be allowed to participate in the training program. If the athlete does not have sufficient strength, I can incorporate a variety of programs that will enable the athlete to develop the proper amount of strength needed to complete the program. 

    

5. What results will I achieve?

   Sport-specific speed, agility, quickness and power.

   
   

   A decrease in your 20 and 40 yard dash times by up to 2 tenths of a second.

   
   

   An increase in your vertical jump by up to 4 inches.

   
   

   Improved confidence and self-esteem.

   
   

   Improve overall physical fitness.

    

   
   

6. What will my first appointment consist of?

   The first appointment/session will consist of strength and flexibility evaluation, testing of the 40-yard dash, 20-yard shuffle, standing broad/long-jump and vertical jump, etc. We'll also record the height, weight, body measurements, wingspan, push-ups max as well as sit-up max.

   
   

   This is our free evaluation to potential clients.  Even if we are not chosen to train you, we will do what we can to refer you to someone that best suits your needs.
   

    

7. Why monthly payment?

   Well you can pay for 100 sessions if you want, but how do you know if you will be getting the type of training you deserve? I am the type of person that likes to “test things out” and make sure it’s working for me! I would have to say that you are not going to see dramatic changes in just 1month. As a trainer and coach I always suggest a minimum of 8 weeks before you notice changes in your strength, speed, agility…etc.