Aquatics
An Innovative Approach to Sport-Specific Aquatic Training!The TDAE Aquatic Training Program channels the dynamic properties of water in an effort to provide athletes with consistent, “functional resistance”. Doctor of physical therapy Tim DiFrancesco uses this term to describe the resistance that athletes encounter training in water as they perform highly sport-specific motions in the pool.
The TDAE Aquatic Training Program allows athletes to be in the water while performing the same explosive motions that they do on the court, field or track with minimal impact on their body and joints while working against the functional resistance. This cannot be achieved in any other training environment.
The foundation of the TDAE Aquatic Training Program is based on DiFrancesco’s desire to provide individuals with innovative sport-specific training, and his commitment to helping athletes and teams gain the edge that they need to reach the next level.
FAQs
Why would my team or training facility benefit from the TDAE Aquatic Training Program?
Our website provides information to help explain how the dynamic properties of water, combined with this unique aquatic strength and conditioning program will directly benefit your athletes and clients. We know that your pool was a large investment and represents an ongoing maintenance expense. The TDAE Aquatic Training Program is designed to help you derive the greatest potential out of your investment and make it work for you.
How is the TDAE Aquatic Training Program different from the aquatic conditioning that we already do with our team or at our facility?
This Program provides a unique combination of creative training strategies that will propel your current aquatic conditioning to the next level. The Program includes aquatic-based plyometrics, intervals, quickness/agility drills, endurance/speed/power training, core strengthening and balance activities.
This has all been combined while addressing the competitive thirst that all athletes have. Often, athletes do not realize that they are in the middle of a high-intensity workout because of the sport-specific game-like nature of the Program.
Is the TDAE Aquatic Training Program only for basketball players?
Absolutely not! Not only is the Program a great cross-training tool for athletes of any sport but it can easily be adapted to become highly sport-specific for any athlete. Athletes that have benefited from this program in addition to basketball players include swimmers, track athletes, triathletes, runners, lacrosse players, football players, soccer players, hockey players, baseball players, golfers and even your “weekend warriors”.
How does the TDAE Aquatic Training Program benefit swimmers?
Simply put, swimmers must learn and train to become better athletes in the pool, which the Program helps them achieve.
What does “AQx Approved” mean?
An AQx Approved Trainer will able to:
- Attract and work with clients looking to seek the benefits of aquatic strength and conditioning specifically while utilizing the most innovative aquatic training products: ATS/AQx Zero Gravity Suit
- Hold AQx Intelligent Training clinics, classes and personal training sessions
- Be listed on the AQx Sports website as an Approved Facility and all leads in your area will be forwarded to you
How is the TDAE Aquatic Training Program different from the AQx Approved Trainer Program?
The AQx Approved Trainer Program is a basic introduction into aquatic training specifically with the AQx Aquatic Training Shoes and other equipment. Participation in this program results in becoming certified as an AQx Approved Trainer by AQx Sports. Visit the AQx Sports page to learn more: www.AQxSports.com.
The TDAE Aquatic Training Program takes aquatic training to the next level and includes training on a wide range of different high-level aquatic strength and conditioning drills. This training includes support in implementing this program into your facility or team so your athletes and clients can reap the benefits of aquatics-based training.
What if I don’t have access to a HydroWorx Pool?
In the event that you or your program does not have access to a HydroWorx Pool the TD Athletes Edge Program contents are transferable to a standard pool environment.