Brian Utley
NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
NASM Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES)
NSCA Certified with Insurance
PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT TRAINING
Athletes can be developed by empowering individuals with the knowledge of how their bodies function and through the design of training programs that address the needs of the athlete based on physical development and the demands of the sport. A training environment is created in which the athlete is mindful of the process and can maximize his or her results by following a progressive system of training with an eye on long-term development. The primary objectives of training are to decrease the probability of injury and increase performance.
The body’s central nervous system does not recognize individual muscle activity. It recognizes movement patterns that require the body’s different systems and muscle groups to perform together synergistically. This concept is applied throughout training as the quality of movement is emphasized. The following modes of training are available under the Utley Performance training model:
Mobility and Flexibility
This mode of training is used to correct muscle imbalances, increase joint range of motion, decrease muscle soreness, relieve joint stress, and maintain the normal functional length of all muscles. Mobility and flexibility training are used to supplement and enhance the other modes of training by promoting movement efficiency and reducing the probability of injuries.
Strength
Athletes will perform a progressive strength training program that focuses on muscle integration versus muscle isolation. Multi-planer movements involving acceleration, deceleration, and dynamic stabilization are used to enhance overall performance. Athletes are exposed to varying volumes, movements, loads, angles, and speeds during the course of a training cycle. Program design follows a continuum in which the athlete transitions from training Stabilization strength to Maximal strength to Power relative to the competitive season. Conditioning programs are employed with an eye preparing the body’s energy systems for optimal health and performance.
Speed and Agility
Body control, balance, and movement efficiency make up the foundation of the athlete’s speed and agility training. Once this foundation is in place, athletes perform acceleration training to simulate the short bursts that are necessary in team sports. Next, deceleration is trained to enhance the athlete’s ability to change direction and to minimize the probability of injuries, since they most often occur in this phase of movement. Once the athlete exhibits the ability to efficiently accelerate and decelerate, these training variables are applied to linear, lateral, and angular speed training. This prepares the athlete for the multi-directional demands of sports.
Plyometric / Reactive Training
Athletes will train to exert maximal force in minimal time. This training heightens the excitability of the central nervous system, which translates to more explosive movement and improved performance. Initially, athletes are trained to decelerate properly and absorb forces in all planes of movement. Once these objectives are met, athletes progress to more aggressive and dynamic training.
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Training Seasons
Summer: June-July
Fall: mid-August to mid-October
Winter: mid-October through January
Spring: mid-February through May
For more information, please click on the following link: Utley Performance Training Info
Soft Tissue Prep: performed 10 minutes prior to the start of the session
