Integrated Training

Why Train with Alpha Sports Performance?

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE.
Simply put, our coaches have decades of experience in training and developing athletes for higher levels of competition. Some facilities have a great name, but their coaching protocol and strategy are outdated.

CURRENT SCIENCE-BASED METHODS.
Our training protocol follows an Integrated Training format which is a comprehensive approach to improve all components necessary for an athlete to perform at the highest level and prevent injury. While traditional strength and conditioning programs focus on absolute or maximum strength gains, we focus on multiplanar movements that require acceleration, deceleration, and dynamic stabilization. Complex and skilled training must be directed towards the entire Human Movement System in order for an athlete to reach maximum potential.

ENVIRONMENT AND COACHING.
Coaching is a craft. A coach is not made by experience and education alone. In some cases, athletes lose interest or fall behind in their sport due to their coach’s poor teaching style and selfish decision making. Instead, we confidently displaying the true art of what coaching is all about. We build relationships with our athletes. We communicate intellectually and challenge our athletes the same. We have meaningful discussions about life, mindset, emotions, decision making, and future possibilities. We believe that effective coaching is demonstrated through positive reinforcement and structure.

Be Extraordinary.

  • Sports Performance Training

    The difference between a win or loss can be the matter of seconds, or one point, maybe fatigue, a missed pass, or lack of communication. Strategic training is necessary for continued advancement both physically and in sport. But look close! Not all training is equal. Continued research in sports science allows us to compile data revealing what techniques work best for the human movement system, which ensures our athletes will receive the most current, up-to-date training methods on the market today.

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  • Adult Training

    It has been proven that active individuals reap a variety of benefits from their physical activity - improved cognition, reduction in stress, weight management, better sleep, along with an array of benefits that help to lower the risk of illness and disease. The science behind fitness is quite involved, so having a routine specific to your needs, that’s easy to follow, with accountability from a coach is what you will receive with our adult training programs. We will ensure you reach your goals successfully!

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  • Sport-Specific Training

    Perfect your skills. The body will adapt to specific demands placed on it. Therefore, it is imperative to not only train, but train with specificity to your sport and your position. Here you will develop enhanced skills, mental preparation, game insight, and performance nutrition advice. You will be placed with a coach that has a background of education and experience in your sport and has the ability to transfer this information in a teachable way.

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Integrated Training Protocol

  • Phase 1 - Stabilization

    Here begins the most important phase of an athlete’s journey - laying the foundation. This phase is proprioceptively enriched to help maximize progressions. Training focus:

    • Improved neuromuscular efficiency (balance, stabilization, and muscular coordination)

    • Improved muscular endurance

    • Enhanced Joint Stabilization

    • Increased Flexibility

    • Enhanced Control of Posture

    • Introduction to Footwork

    • Reaction Drills

    • Injury Prevention

  • Phase 2 - Stabilization Endurance

    The progression of skills taught in Phase 1 will increase while incorporating strength. Strength does not only apply to lifting weights. Phase 2 strength will be emphasizing enhanced stabilization while increasing prime mover strength. Training focus:

    • Improve stabilization endurance and increase prime mover strength

    • Improve overall work capacity

    • Enhance joint stabilization

    • Increase lean body mass

    • Intro to acceleration / deceleration

    • Intro to multi-planar movements

    • Improving coordination

  • Phase 3 - Hypertrophy

    Initiation of hypertrophy with continued development and training from Phases 1 and 2. Training focus:

    • Increase muscle size and muscle strength Utilization of acute training variables (sets, repetitions, intensity, rest intervals, frequency, and duration)

    • Increase load bearing capacity

    • Increase metabolic demand

  • Phase 4 - Maximal Strength

    A more advanced level of strength training with the incorporation of heavier loads. Here we will test the body’s ability to exert force against a resistance.

    • Increase motor unit recruitment

    • Increase frequency of motor unit recruitment

    • Improved peak force

  • Phase 5 - Power

    Emphasizing the development of speed and power. The speed with which muscles are able to exert force is determined by the neuromuscular system. Execution in this phase will incorporate traditional strength in combination with power. Training focus:

    • Enhanced neuromuscular efficiency

    • Enhanced prime mover strength

    • Increased rate of force production

  • Phase 6 - Maximal Power

    Highest level of and power training with focus on high velocity training for further increases in power. This is a specialized form of training and should only be implemented by athletes who require maximum power and who have already developed optimum levels of stabilization strength and eccentric strength.