THE EVOLVE APPROACH 

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We live, train, teach and mentor with a no limits attitude. With positive thinking and the right strategies, you can attain all goals and dreams you have for yourself

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Every person that participates in the training we provide can benefit. Whether you’re an elite athlete trying to elevate your game, a fitness enthusiast, trying to strengthen your body and endurance for the next Warrior Dash or Tough Mudder, are a road runner, or just want a great workout to kick out the stress of day and activate the release of feel-good chemicals in your brain, we can get you there

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We train by winning from the inside out using Applied Psychology

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We teach Biomechanics to get your body in the most advantageous positions for optimal training and performance

 

We use a balanced multilateral approach to training the Five Biomotor Abilities- Speed, Strength, Skill/Coordination, Flexibility, and Endurance

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We pre-test and post-test after training in the 40 yard Dash, Vertical Jump, Broad Jump, 5-10-5 Pro Agility, Squat, and 300-yard shuttle

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The phrase "Iron Sharpens Iron" is grounded in fact within the concept of Group Dynamics in Social Psychology. Focused, hard working, driven, character participants draw off one another and contribute to an elite group synergy to the training environment, and life in general with dedication to exceptional performance in employment and academics, and positive social actions and behavior in their lives. The effects of having participants with said personality traits training together and drawing off another cannot be overemphasized

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SPEED, AGILITY, QUICKNESS TRAINING 

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We train Speed by utilizing Sprints Drills, Sprints over varying distances to train first step, acceleration, transition, maximum velocity, and speed maintenance phases of sprinting. We also implement resisted runs, assisted runs

 

We train Multi-Directional Speed/Agility, training deceleration, body awareness, and footwork, utilizing agility ladders, agility drills and patterns, using both Open and Closed Skills training

 

We train Quickness by utilizing drills to  decrease reaction time and total response time, including both simple response time (reacting to planned movement) and choice reaction and chaotic patterns that mimic the unpredictable environment found in the sporting arena and enhance mental processing time

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INTEGRATED STRENGTH TRAINING 

 

Force application is critical to being able to run faster, jump higher, throwing and swinging further and getting Stronger. Our Integrated Strength Program is paramount in our success of training athletes

 

Our Integrated strength training includes core development training, balance & proprioceptive training, stabilization strength, maximal strength, and power training including Olympic Lifting Exercises, and Explosive Strength Exercises, and the Incorporation of Multiple throws training using medicine balls/shot puts

 

Our Strength Program includes a triphasic approach to muscle contraction types of concentric, eccentric and isometric at a 75:18:12 ratio. We also use contrast and complex methods to increase neural potentiation.

 

Also included in our Strength Program is Plyometrics including Concentric Jumps and Bounds, Concentric-Eccentric hopping and bounding,  and “Shock Method” drops into Jumps/Bounds/Sprints

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MOTOR LEARNING AND MOTOR CONTROL ​

 

Motor learning and control focuses on processes that govern movement acquisition and control. Motor learning is involved in refining motor skills that promote skills acquisition. Motor control is the neural, physical, and behavioral aspects that underlie movement. We train to improve both gross and fine motor skills. We utilize training of Open Skills where the environment and pattern is predictable, and Closed Skills in which skills are performed in a ever-changing environment. We try to implement a training implement such as a sports ball into the training and working on skill whether that be rebounding a basketball, catching a football, kicking a soccer ball for skill development for outside sports

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NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SPORTS MEDICINE APPROACH  

 

A great deal of our training is derived directly from the National Academy of Sports Medicine's training protocols

 

All movement occurs in three planes of movement (The Saggital Plane, the Frontal plane, and The Transverse plane). We train in all three planes of movement both in warm ups, speed-agility-quickness training, and strength training. We also implement balance and proprioceptive training both unloaded and with resistance training to increase neuromuscular efficiency, and improve postural and joint stability

 

Keeping athletes in the Game - 

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Erik Phillips helped establish team and individual protocols for the NASM and drastically decreased the injury rate during his tenure as the Phoenix Suns Strength and Conditioning coach. In 2014 Cronin was added onto the Sports Performance staff for a fill-in stint at Phillips' facility Sport Xcel. Cronin took copious notes and absorbed an abundance of different novel training methods and means unique to Sport Xcel's NASM Sports Performance Specialist focused approach

 

Practices lost due to injury / games lost due to injury under Phillips' tenure with The Suns:

 

Phoenix: 45/32          NBA average: 49/109

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APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY 

 

We utilize techniques from Sports Psychology theories in our approach to training. This includes using mental skill strategies to increase motivation, determination, mood, optimism, confidence and assisting in emotional and psychological balance, and ‘Drive Theory’ which is grounded upon the relationship between arousal and increased performance

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We employ imagery techniques both internal imagery and external imagery, visual, auditory, physical, , self-talk, mastering the art of focus, the art and science of building confidence, managing stress, ways to be a competitor, managing energy levels, mental toughness, setting effective goals, making the commitment, harnessing the power of teams, holding ourselves accountable