NSCA's Human Performance Center

"The difference in our athletes on the ice, since training here (NSCA Human Performance Center) is incredible. When the other teams go in between the second and third periods, and we come out in the third period, it is incredible the feedback and comments that I get from random people saying 'How does your team do that in the third?' I reply that it's no magic, it's just that we have had an opportunity to train at the NSCA and work with Mark (Stephenson) and all the great people over there." -Andrew Sherman, Director of Hockey and Head Coach for the Midget Major AAA Colorado Rampage

Expert Training + Elite Athletes = Recipe for Athletic Success

The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) is the world's leading authority on strength and conditioning. For 28 years, the NSCA has bridged science and application to provide reliable, research-based strength and conditioning information to its members and the general public. With nearly 33,000 members worldwide, the NSCA is the largest health and fitness association in the world.

"The partnership we have with area athletes and teams is a win-win situation. It's a win for the athletes because they get access to the best equipment and 27 years of training information available at their fingertips, and it's a win for us because we get the opportunity to apply this wealth of information first-hand, and help athletes and fellow coaches in the process. That's what the NSCA is all about." -Mark Stephenson, CSCS, ATC, Director - NSCA Human Performance Center.

The NSCA's Human Performance Center is a new state-of-the-art training facility dedicated to the enhancement of athletic performance for athletes of all ages and skill levels. Training at the Human Performance Center allows each individual athlete to focus on achieving optimal success in his or her respective athletic performances while avoiding distractions that are sometimes present in "typical" gym training atmospheres.

Human Performance Center Coaches

All of our coaches are college degreed exercise professionals, and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists^® (CSCS^®). The coaches strive to continue improving their knowledge and education through vigorous research and staying on top of the latest technology and approaches to sports performance techniques.

NSCA Human Performance Center Staff

Mark D. Stephenson, CSCS,*D, ATC, Mark is in his fifth year as the Director for the NSCA Human Performance Center. Coach Stephenson is responsible for and oversees all strength, conditioning, development, and program design of all resident and tactical athletes. Mark is also responsible for the NSCA’s Tactical Strength and Conditioning Program which is operated through the HPC and Education Department. Mark is also recognized by the NSCA as a Coach Practitioner as well as being a certified Athletic Trainer, certified Club Coach with USA Weightlifting, and certified Level I Track and Field Coach with USA Track and Field.

Allen Hedrick, MA, CSCS,*D, FNSCA, Allen is in his second year as the Resident Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the NSCA Human Performance Center. Coach Hedrick comes to the NSCA from the U.S. Air Force Academy where he served as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach. Coach Hedrick is responsible for the day to day coaching and program design of the resident sport athletes. Allen is also recognized by the NSCA as a Coach Practitioner as well as being a certified Club Coach with USA Weightlifting.

Greg Infantolino, CSCS, USAW, Greg is the Coordinator/Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for the NSCA Human Performance Center. Greg is in his third year as a strength and conditioning coach at the NSCA HPC. Coach Infantolino is responsible for day to day coaching and program design for all tactical athletes and assists with the resident athletes. Greg also serves as the assistant strength and conditioning coach for Colorado College Hockey. Greg is also a certified Club Coach with USA Weightlifting.

Performance Training Programs

All of the NSCA programs are specifically designed to meet the needs of each individual athlete. In addition, every athlete is individually coached throughout his or her workout session to ensure the proper implementation of each training technique. We can design programs for teams as well as individuals.

Facility

7500 sq. ft. Strength Training and Conditioning
2500 sq. ft. Media Classroom
70 yds. X 40 yds. Speed and Agility Field
15 Olympic Platforms
10 Multi Power Racks
Uesaka Weight Sets
Dumbbells up to 150# with multiple sets
5 Life Fitness Bikes
2 Life Fitness Steppers
2 Life Fitness Elipticals
3 Woodway Treadmills
1 Woodway Force Treadmill

Programs consist of:

Strength
Conditioning
Speed and Acceleration
Agility
Sport Specific Metabolic Training
Flexibility
Explosive Power
Plyometrics
Body Composition

Services

Individual Strength and Conditioning Programs
Team Strength and Conditioning Programs
Testing and Evaluation
Sport Movement Analysis
Education Symposiums
Consultations

Existing Clients:

Colorado College Tiger Hockey – Nationally Ranked NCAA Div. I
Pike's Peak Miners – Midget Major AAA Hockey
Colorado Rampage - Midget Major AAA Hockey
Broadmoor Figure Skating Club
Colorado Springs Police (S.W.A.T. & K-9)
Colorado Springs Fire
Ft. Carson Police (U.S. ARMY)
Members of U.S. Army Special Forces