Athletic Training at Lincoln Community Center
SPORTS TRAINING OFFERINGS
Sports training can benefit young athletes ages 6-18. Coach Julio Herrera offers training for improved performance in a variety of sports. Contact Julio at 937-716-7958 or at jherrera@lcctroy.org.
Tennis
- Injury prevention
- Lateral movement
- Core balance, stability, and rotational power
- Overall muscular and cardiovascular endurance
Track & Field
- Running mechanics, speed, quickness
- Endurance, strength, and stamina
- Core stability, balance, and efficient movement
- Strength and power
Volleyball
- Vertical jump
- Reaction time and foot speed
- Body control and core strength
- Upper body strength for increased power
Baseball/Softball
- Hitting power and throwing velocity
- Speed, quickness, and agility on the field and base paths
- Core stability, balance, and swing efficiency
- Arm care and shoulder/elbow injury prevention
Basketball
- Vertical leap and lateral quickness
- Balance and stability
- Foot speed and running stride efficiency
- Muscular and cardiovascular endurance
Soccer
- Ankle, knee, and hip injury prevention
- Muscular and cardiovascular endurance
- Balance and stability
- Vertical leap and kick velocity
- Speed cut, running stride efficiency, leg strength, and power cut
Football
- Muscular endurance
- Flexibility and mobility
- Overall strength and power
- Speed, acceleration, and agility
TRAINING PROGRAMS
AGES 6-8
Beginners: Introduction and Awareness Phase
Designed to introduce all areas of athletic development in a fun and positive training environment. We focus on increasing movement awareness, coordination, speed, and agility. This sets up a solid athletic foundation and establishes the building blocks of superior athleticism.
AGES 9-11
Development for Training: Foundation Phase
Designed to introduce all components of athletic training in a positive learning environment. Drills and applications are used to teach skills while keeping athletes attentive and using maximum effort. Athletes should come away from this program with improved athleticism and a positive attitude toward training.
AGES 12-14
Skills for Competition Transition Phase:
This program is designed to take advantage of the growth spurt and natural changes of an athlete’s body. We focus on change of direction, acceleration, and power. We continue developing flexibility and elasticity to combat physical growth issues, as well as enhancing speed, strength, stamina, power, and agility.
AGES 15-18
The Game and the Challenge: Game Time Phase
You have to stand out from the crowd so you can’t do what everyone else is doing. Metrics and performance on the field are important when competing for starting positions and scholarships. In this program, we focus on speed, bio-mechanics, stamina, strength, and preparation for your best stage.
TRAINING PROGRAMS
AGES 6-8
Beginners: Introduction and Awareness Phase
Designed to introduce all areas of athletic development in a fun and positive training environment. We focus on increasing movement awareness, coordination, speed, and agility. This sets up a solid athletic foundation and establishes the building blocks of superior athleticism.
AGES 9-11
Development for Training: Foundation Phase
Designed to introduce all components of athletic training in a positive learning enviroment. Drills and applications are used to teach skills while keeping athletes attentive and using maximum effort. Athletes should come away from this program with improved athleticism and a positive attitude toward training.
AGES 12-14
Skills for Competition Transition Phase:
This program is designed to take advantage of the growth spurt and natural changes of an athlete’s body. We focus on change of direction, acceleration, and power. We continue developing flexibility and elasticity to combat physical growth issues, as well as enhancing speed, strength, stamina, power, and agility.
AGES 15-18
The Game and the Challenge: Game Time Phase
You have to stand out from the crowd so you can’t do what everyone else is doing. Metrics and performance on the field are important when competing for starting positions and scholarships. In this program we focus on speed, bio-mechanics, stamina, strength, and preparation for your best stage.
