Youth Camps: Size, Frequency, Supplements
Group Size: 1 Training Camp Assistant per 4 Participants
While engaged in resistance training (weight training) , each training group will consist of no more than four athletes. Athletes will train in groups based on peers with similar strength and ages. Each training group will be supervised by Training Camp Assistant who will help spot, load, track, and monitor each person's technique.
Training Frequency
Athletes will train twice each week. Mondays/Wednesdays or Tuesday/Thursdays in 90 minutes sessions (Session 1: 8:30am-10:00am or Session 2: 10:30am-12:00pm). Athletes who are "in season" (baseball, etc) will perform different rep schemes than those who are in "off season" mode, so as not to "over train".
Instruction and exercises selected will be developmentally appropriate to develop overall body strength and supervised by Paul Fletcher. Proper technique, safety, and weight room etiquette will be stressed at all times. Lifters will not be exposed to maximal weights rather emphasis will be on controlled explosions with the core lifts.
Supplements
I've had many questions about supplements for athletes. Rest and recovery is an important component of this type of training. I believe that athletes who train hard and eat well-balanced meals will recover and prevent injuries in the long run. Many of our young athletes do not eat three well-balanced meals. Hence my recommendation that our athletes be sure to:
- Drink water during their workout and after their workout.
- Take a multivitamin each day
- Drink a Post Work out Protein shake/drink within two hours of their workout
I do not believe in any type of supplements that may manipulate athletes' hormones. My thoughts are that we can educate our youth in proper nutrition and supplements or there is no telling where they may get their information or what they might get their hands on (especially in their teenage years when they are looking for some sort of edge). This year I will again add an option for those who wish to purchase a post work out protein drink and multi-vitamin (Centrum- chewable or regular).
- Career educator- 23 years working with students and athletes; last 6 years as Assistant Principal
- 2004-07 St. Michaels Boys Soccer- Assistant Coach: 2006 Quarter Finalists (2005,2006 District Champs)
- 2005 St. Michael Lady Warriors Soccer- Head Coach: 2005 District Champs
- 1995-2002 St. Amant High School: Powerlifting Coach (Boys and Girls)
- St. Amant High School Powerlifting Team- 3 State Championships, 1 National Championship
- 2003-2006 MBS CSAL Football Coach- 2005 7th/8th Bruin Bowl Champions (with 15 players); 2006 5th/6th Warrior Bowl Champions (undefeated season) Defensive Coordinator/ Agility-Conditioning Stations
- 1995-2007 BRSA Soccer Coach: U14 Bulldogs 2006 Red Stick Champions, U17 Bullgators
- 1995-2006 Baseball Coach: 2006 MBS Machine Pitch Gary Simms Tournament Champs
- 2006-07 YBBR Coach for 10U White Sox Baseball Team
- 25 years of Competitive Experience competing in Drug Free Powerlifting
- 2002, 2003 Men's Masters National Champion
- 2003 IPF World Masters Powerlifting Champion