columbushosp.org 3 Sports performance training for the whole family Focused coaching at Columbus Sports Performance Center Whether you’re a parent helping a young athlete reach their full potential or an adult looking to maximize your own athletic performance, a great coach can make a difference. That’s where the strength and conditioning coaches at Columbus Sports Performance Center come in. You’ll find them in the Columbus Fieldhouse. Tailored training for young athletes When it comes to youth training, coaches work with athletes from middle school through college, helping them build strength, power, speed, agility and more. “We guide them through that journey,” said Chris Holt, MS, CSCS, the center’s director. Columbus Sports Performance Center coaches mostly work with groups and have different time slots for younger and older kids. They assess each child’s stage of athletic development, focusing on the key physical milestones their body must achieve to move properly. “We introduce movement patterns like jumping and landing, sprinting properly with good posture, decelerating and changing direction,” Holt said. “The body needs to get stronger for injury reduction and to handle the demands of sport or daily life.” Throughout the program, coaches emphasize safety and collect objective data to measure progress. Parents often notice their kids moving with greater confidence, feeling stronger and staying healthier long-term. Performance training for active adults When Columbus Sports Performance Center opened three years ago, its primary focus was on student athletes. Over time, though, Holt said adults began asking, “What about us?” Families wanted access to the same high-quality coaching. “So we opened up our adult fitness classes,” he said. “They’re about 45-minute sessions, and we focus on the same holistic things — just not as sport-specific. We’re lifting weights. We’re teaching them how to do things appropriately. We talk about recovery, hydration, sleep and nutrition. Essentially, we’re training them like adult athletes.” Expertise grounded in science One aspect that sets the center apart is staff members’ education and expertise in exercise science and kinesiology. They stay current with the latest research and apply evidence-based training to athletes. Because they are part of a hospital system, they also collaborate with sports medicine, orthopedics, physical therapy and athletic training professionals. “That integration allows us to better serve both kids and adults,” Holt said. scan Discover more For information about Columbus Sports Performance Center, call 402-562-4607, email ctholt@columbushosp.org or visit columbushosp.org/services/ columbus-sports-performance-center.
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