Matt Travis is a Physical Education Teacher and a Certified Youth Fitness Specialist in Massachusetts. Matt attended our testing day as a bystander and someone who is also looking to make a positive difference in the lives of the next generations to come.  His passion is unparalled.

I tell you this because Matt wrote a letter to me that I would like to share with you.  I captures how we assess our young athletes far better than I could ever imagine.

I know the merit our programming and testing system holds for young athletes.  I understand our role in developing not only young athletes into robust movers and shakers but as human beings.

The following is Matt’s description of what he witnessed, from the view point of an educator, a professional and as a human being.

Thank you, Matt for sharing in our day – and thank you for this letter:

I recently visited Athletic Revolution for their second testing session that happens quarterly throughout the year. Upon arrival I knew I was going to observe something special. From the moment I entered the facility I saw a wonderful family atmosphere that was decorated with professionalism. The black and orange balloons commemorating the special day, the happy birthday sign for one of the athletes, the baked goods, warm smiles and greetings from Dave and Andrea, the owners of Athletic Revolution, created a contagious energy that encouraged success. The stage was set for a plethora of talent and athletic ability. 

A calm excitement filled the room before the testing began.  The athletes’ families took their places in the many chairs set up along the perimeter of the turf, with their cameras ready to catch this triumphant occasion. Dave introduced the event by explaining the uniqueness of the Athletic Revolution teaching system, the extensive time and effort the athletes have given to be chosen to participate in the testing session and a loving thank you to his wonderful wife Andrea.  Dave’s superior coaching ability really shined as he took a moment at the end of the introduction to recognize important events in two of his athlete’s lives. He commended one athlete on earning the citizenship award at his school and led the singing of happy birthday for another athlete on his extra special day.  He continued to explain the order in which the athletes would perform the testing protocol starting with the 6-9 year old discovery athletes and ending with the 10-13 year old exploratory athletes.

The testing began with the youngest athletes working towards their white arm bands, the first level of achievement for the 6-9 year old discovery athletes and continued with the athletes attempting their orange and black arm bands, the second and third levels of achievement. The testing finished up with the 10-13 year old athletes working towards their white and orange arm bands at the exploratory level of achievement. 

As a physical educator, coach and level 1 youth fitness specialist, I was absolutely amazed at the endurance, balance, motor control and agility of each athlete. The confidence exuded by the athletes as they performed solo in front of an audience was extraordinary. Each child went through a challenging mix of balance, rhythm, reaction, agility, speed and endurance skills that created a collage of functional athletic ability.  Compared to the traditional non-functional fitness assessments that my allotted curriculum requires me to perform, this testing session was a breath of fresh air.  It was a rewarding experience to see each athlete’s face light up when they saw their hard work pay off and heard the explosive support at the conclusion of each of their own tests. I was so caught up in the excitement and proud moments of these athletes performances that I found myself blurting out cheers for these athletes like they were my own children.

One student was Athletic Revolution’s first exploratory athlete in franchise history to earn an orange band.  I consider myself to be in great shape and have proficient athletic ability, but I am not sure that I could have completed the tough endurance filled coordination challenge that he accomplished, at least not with as much grace. I felt honored to be an observer of this emotional transformation from willing students to confident athletes. It was astounding to see these athletes intrinsically motivated to take a chance and shoot for a high level of athleticism.  The most rewarding part that I observed was the respect each athlete gave to one another while they were testing and the family like reception they gave to each other when they each finished.  Athletic Revolution isn’t just creating spectacular athletes; they are fostering and empowering incredible human beings, and changing lives one child at a time. I look forward to experiencing another testing session because it was one of the most pure forms of youth athletic success I have ever seen. Thank you Dave and Andrea for inviting me to witness this athletic revolution!

Sincerely,

Matt Travis, P.E., YFS        

 

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Saturday, March 2oth 2010 is the first Athletic Revolution Champions Assessment Day

From 10:00 am to 1:00 pm a group of Athletic Revolution athletes will display their athleticism in front of friends, family and neighbors.

This is a big deal and here is why…

Til next time,

~Coach Dave

Our Holiday hours at Athletic Revolution are as follows:

Thursday December 24th – Closed

Friday December 25th – Closed…MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Saturday December 26th – Closed

Monday December 28th through Thursday December 31 – All classes as scheduled!

Friday January 1st, 2010 – Closed…HAPPY NEW YEAR!

**REMINDER**

December 28th through December 31st is “Bring a Friend Week”

Registration is required.

Til next time,

~Coach Dave

And thank you to everyone who came to his party to help him celebrate turning 9!

Happy Birthday Trevor!

When we weren’t playing dodgeball, clean the back yard, torpedo, tag, tug-0-war, team tag, relays or just funnin’…we were just hanging around having a GREAT time!

  The only thing we love more than teaching classes at Athletic Revolution is being a part of someone’s special day!

Stay tuned as this week I will be posting exclusive videos about self confidence and its relationship with youth fitness and how sports performance and athletic development programs should be constituted for kids 10-13 years  old.

Til next time,

-Coach Dave

Have you ever been a part of something bigger than  yourself?

Just watch below to find out what I’m talking about.

Thanks for watching and I hope to see you there at the game.  If you do attend please come over and say hello!

Til next time,

-Coach Dave

Serving the communities in Pembroke, Marshfield, Hanover, Duxbury, Kingston, Norwell, Plymouth, and the entire South Shore as the source for youth fitness and athletic development is a tremendous responsibility and we are up for the task!

We are also holding our first Speed Clinic Sunday October 25th.

This Speed and Agility Clinic for Soccer will have an emphasis on preventing ACL and other knee injuries.  The clinic is $30 for non-members and FREE for all members coaches and parents.  We all understand that speed is a game changer.  What is lost is how to get it…specifically how to decelerate (slow down) and effectively change direction quickly and safely.

For more information do not hesitate to contact us via phone 781-312-7808 or by email info@athleticrevolutionsouthshore.com.

See you soon!

Dave

Come join the fun as we unveil our brand new facility to the public for the first time!

Sunday October 11th 3:00-6:00pm

42 Winter Street #9, Pembroke MA 02359

Yes finally!  We are ready to open the doors to all of you that have been patiently awaiting!  Come see what the buzz is all about and check out our pre-sale rates that will not be offered after this date. 

In addition you won’t believe what we are offering all as part of our one day special promotion:

• Free VIP 2 week trial
• Free Speed and Agility Camps 
• Free Summer Camp and MORE!

Stay tuned as we will provide more details as we get closer to the big day.

Talk with you soon!

-Coach Dave