SPARQ Performance AKA: Strength & Speed Training

Winter SPARQ (Speed, Power, Agility, Reaction, Quickness)

Grades 9-12. Training Sessions will be on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 2:45 - 4:15pm. (Open to 8th graders November 25 provided there is room and with coach approval. Please email clcommed@isd2144.org to be added to the 8th grade list.) Student-athletes should come to each training session ready to work with good training shoes, comfortable workout clothes, a water bottle and ready to listen. Emphasis will be on developing athletes through comprehensive warm-ups focusing on posture and mobility, speed work, a variety of reaction and agility drills, and resistance work with bands, medicine balls and free weights. The weight room portion of the workout will be provided through the TeamBuilder app.

Workouts will include progression throughout the course tailored for everyone from the beginner to advanced athlete. This course will also emphasize proper nutrition, adequate sleep, stress management, active recovery methods and will improve overall athleticism in order to prevent injuries and lead to improved performance in any physical activity.

No class: December 23th - Jan 3rd, Jan. 20th, Feb 17th and Feb.27th. (No class when school is not in session)