Speed and Agility fun at Youth Soccer Camp

Last week we were very blessed to be a part of World Cup Soccer Camp in Pembroke.
This outstanding youth soccer camp is and has been run by Dean Sneider since 1997.  Dean philosophy is character and effort first, soccer skills second.  Young athletes leave this week with smiles on their faces and new soccer skills in tow.  I send both my boys there and will continue to do so.
On Thursday of the last week of camp, I had center stage to all 100+ young soccer players and their trusted coaches for one hour.  The theme…SPEED.
Fun was had by everyone (see …

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Preparing for the X-Games

Pembroke Resident Going for Gold in 2010 X-Games in L.A.
Nora Vasconcellos Prepares for the Big Stage at Local Youth Sports Training Facility
July 2, 2010 – Competing in the Dew Tour, at the famed Boston Garden, Nora Vasconcellos was in the company of the greats of men and women’s skateboarding.
Fitting in practice time in Rye, New Hampshire while maintaining any semblance …

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Athletic Development and Youth Performance Testing

If you have not seen the video or heard the feedback about our recent testing day, I have a very special treat for you.
Matt Travis is a Physical Education Teacher and a Certified Youth Fitness Specialist in Massachusetts. Matt attended …

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Testing Young Athletes – AR Style!

This past Saturday we celebrated with our 2nd Testing and Promotion Day.
It was inspirational, emotional, impressive and joyous.
We are changing youth sports performance testing and youth fitness testing.  No longer will young athletes have to achieve just for the sake of …

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Injuries to Young Athletes on the Rise

There are several reasons why we opened Athletic Revolution.
None more important than helping reduce injuries in young athletes.
Is our goal to reduce injury by helping our athletes become…
Stronger?
More mobile and flexible?
Faster?
More proficient when moving?
More aware of skill development and how it relates to …

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Youth Sports Specific Training

The following video is uncut…unedited…raw footage of two 5 year old boys playing at Athletic Revolution as they await pick up.
They were left to their own accord to play with everything in the facility excluding the weights.  I sat at the very desk I …

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