2010 Aquatic Sports Performance Workshop
August 8th, 2010 at the Jewish Community Center | 633 Salisbury Street | Worcester, MA 01609
| Based on Dr. Tim DiFrancesco’s extensive scientific and experiential research, the goal of this workshop is to enhance the understanding and appreciation of aquatic training and rehabilitation from a scientific and practical perspective, specifically for athletes. To achieve this goal, through active participation and discussion, the attendees will learn to analyze proper form and technique of deep and shallow water running, as well as related appropriate exercises, plyometrics, and drills. In conjunction, relevant scientific principles as they apply in an aquatic environment will be discussed, e.g. buoyancy, drag, density, depth of water, anthropometric differences, shod vs. barefoot, metabolic, physiological, and psychological effects, etc.
Topics & Features: - A combination of classroom and hands-on learning - Evidence Based: Introduction to the most recent research to back up the performance training approaches being presented - Standard vs. Advanced: The differences between training in a standard pool and in a HydroWorx pool with built-in underwater treadmill - Shallow to Deep: Energy System Development in the pool - Rehab & Prevention: How to avoid/rehab sport injury (including case studies) and how to shorten the gap from injury to competition using the pool - Aquatic Movement Prep: Using the pool as a modality for movement preparation with your athletes - Aquatic SAAQ: How to supplement land based Speed, Acceleration, Agility, and Quickness development in the water - Aquatic Triple Extension: Using explosive “Olympic” like movements in the water - Aquatic Med Ball: Using the medicine ball for rotational core training in the water - Sport Specificity: How to create a sport-specific aquatic strength & conditioning program for your individual athletes or for team session _________________________________________
Cost and Details Workshop $150 Workshop + AQx Approved Trainer Certification + AQx shoes $300 |
To Sign Up - Email - Phone 978-979-8758 Who Will Benefit? - Strength & Conditioning Professionals CECs - BOC (7.0) Speakers Dr. Tim DiFrancesco; President, TD Athletes Edge Timothy DiFrancesco, graduated from Endicott College in 2003 with his Bachelor’s degree in science/athletic training. While at Endicott Tim was a four year member of the varsity men’s basketball team. Tim immediately went on to the University of Massachusetts Lowell where he earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2006. In October 2009, Tim accepted the position as the Head Athletic Trainer/Strength and Conditioning Coach for the NBA D-League’s Bakersfield Jam. Tim co-founded TD Athletes Edge, LLC in 2007 and in addition to his work as President of TDAE he is a licensed physical therapist on Boston’s Northshore. Additionally, he is an adjunct faculty member at Salem State College in the Sports Science and Fitness Department. Tim has a passion for working with athletes and patients of all levels to help them achieve their goals and reach their performance potential.
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