USD Baseball 2007

ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE TRAINING

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The mission of the Athletic Performance Training program is to physi– cally and mentally prepare each student athlete for the rigorous demands of championship level competition within their sport. Four primary goals define the focus of the Athletic Performance Training Program. First, to reduce the potential risk and severity of sport related injury. Second , to enhance athletic performance as measured through speed , acceleration and deceleration , power, strength , flexibility, and metabolic conditioning evaluations. Third, to develop the mental discipline required to concen– trate on the task at hand and execute with confidence and poise during preparation and competition. Finally, to teach the process of achievement that requires an accountable attitude , consistent commitment, relentless effort and enthusiasm to achieve demanding goals. Training programs are designed with a tiered priority first for general athletic development, then sport and position specific requirements are accounted for, and finally individual needs and considerations are ad– dressed. New student athletes are orientated to the expectations and instructed on the fundamental techniques of each exercise in their pro–

gram individually by a staff mem– ber during their first few weeks on

campus to ensure a commitment to technique and safety is established .

Team sports nutrition education sessions are conducted to teach student athletes the concepts of energy and macronutrient requirements, meal planning , food choices, lifestyle habits and supplement use. Individualized consultation is also provided to student athletes whose goals may be to increase lean muscle or decrease body composition . The Toreros train in the 5,000 square foot Varsity Athletic Weight Room located at the Sports Center that features 12 Olympic platforms, eight power racks , dumbbells ranging from five to 150 pounds , cardiovascular equipment, selectorized machines, core and stability training devices and is available exclusively to USO student athletes .