The National Strength and Conditioning Associations (NSCA) Summer Athlete Development Program is designed for middle school, high school and college-aged male and female athletes interested in developing their physical potential and athletic performance and will be held within the confines of the elite Human Performance Center (HPC) adjoined to the NSCA World Headquarters. Click Here to learn more about the NSCA and its mission statement.
The HPC offers athletes a safe, monitored environment under the focused attention of NSCA strength and conditioning specialists who have a considerable wealth of knowledge across diverse settings ranging from developmental athletes to Division 1 collegiate student athletes, professional athletes to Olympians.
Program Options
Three different development programs are available, each having two scheduling options: an intensive 8-week program and a 4-week condensed program. Athletes have the option to choose between strength and resistance training or speed and agility training. These 4-week programs will run twice, weekly. The 8-week program offers a combination of both strength and resistance training and speed and agility training that will run four times per week. The Elite Athletic Development Program is geared towards the more advanced athlete and will run five days a week. Description of each development program can be found further down this page.
Athletes will be segmented by age, as well as skill and ability, to ensure safety and specialized instruction that is adapted to their individual physical development. Teams are encouraged to enroll together to promote equivalent team growth and discounts are offered for teams that enroll three or more athletes.
Team Registration Discount
Receive a group/team discount of 10% off when 3 or more registrations are received together. All members of the group must participate in the same program level and all applications must be received at the same time to receive discount.
Beginning Athletic Development Grades 7 9 Δtop
4-week program: June 7 July 2 OR July 5 July 30
8-week program: June 7 July 30
Speed and Agility Mon/ Wed 9am 10am
Speed and Agility Tues/ Thurs 5pm 6pm
Strength and Power Tues/ Thurs 9am 10am
Strength and Power Mon/ Wed 5pm 6pm
Summary
This program will teach basic, safe and efficient movement patterns to developing athletes. The focus will be on development of the ABCs of Athleticism agility, balance, coordination and speed. By learning safe, efficient movement patterns, athletes will build a strong foundation for a career in sports.
Focus
Speed and Agility: Focus will be on sprint mechanics, acceleration, deceleration, change of direction and top speed.
Strength and Power: Focus will be on movement patterns and teaching proper lifting techniques to prepare the athlete for future high school lifting programs. Athletes will have an introduction to free weights while learning about safe loads for their age.
Each participating athlete will receive pre and post-camp evaluations, a t-shirt, and a functional movement analysis used to create an individualized injury prevention program. Overall Instruction in each program will focus on: proper technique and safety, injury prevention, warm-ups and cool-downs, and proper exercise programming to maximize sport performance.
Advanced Athletic Development Grades 9 12 Δtop
4-week program: June 7 July 2 OR July 5 July 30
8-week program: June 7 July 30
Speed and Agility Mon/Wed 11:30am 12:30pm
Speed and Agility Tues/Thurs 3pm 4pm
Strength and Power Mon/Wed 3pm 4pm
Strength and Power Tues/Thurs 11:30am 12:30pm
Summary
This program is designed for high school athletes to continue advancing the development of their ABCs of Athleticism (agility, balance, coordination, and speed) while also focusing on strength development. This program will increase in intensity and is considered appropriate for athletes aspiring to play collegiate athletics.
Focus
Speed and Agility: Focus will be on sprint mechanics, acceleration, deceleration, change of direction, and top speed at a more competitive level and more advanced drills will be introduced.
Strength and Power: Focus will be on the implementation of resistance training to improve strength and power. Athletes will also gain a strong understanding of power development through use of the Olympic lifts. The program will also utilize plyometric training, and explosive medicine ball work.
Each participating athlete will receive pre and post-camp evaluations, a t-shirt, and a functional movement analysis used to create an individualized injury prevention program. Overall Instruction in each program will focus on: proper technique and safety, injury prevention, warm-ups and cool-downs, and proper exercise programming to maximize sport performance.
Elite Athletic Development Grades 12 College Δtop
4-week program: June 7 July 2 OR July 5 July 30
8-week program: June 7 July 30
Mon Fri 10am 11:30am OR 4pm 5:30pm
Summary
This program is geared towards the more elite-level athlete and is designed to push the edge in the off-season for athletes currently in college athletics or soon-to-be. Training within this camp will more closely resemble sporting demands by incorporating explosive lifts, agility drills and sport-specific energy system development. This program will maximize off-season gains, while helping the athlete get into the shape required to excel through pre-season camps.
Each participating athlete will receive pre and post-camp evaluations, a t-shirt, and a functional movement analysis used to create an individualized injury prevention program. Overall Instruction in each program will focus on: proper technique and safety, injury prevention, warm-ups and cool-downs, and proper exercise programming to maximize sport performance.
COST
4 sessions per week 8-week camp $220
4-week camp $125
3 sessions per week 8-week camp $190
4-week camp $110
2 sessions per week 8-week camp $145
4-week camp $85
REGISTRATION
To register, all applicants must return:
- Completed Camp Registration Form*
- Signed waiver (completed by parent or guardian under 18)
- Copy of current physical exam conducted no more than 12 months prior.
- Full payment via check or credit card.
*If registering for team discount, all forms for the entire team must be submitted at one time.
Materials can be submitted via mail, fax, or dropped off at NSCA Headquarters. Registrations received on or before May 31 will receive a 10% discount. (Not combined with any other discount)
Mail or Drop-Off (7am 6pm):
NSCA HPC
Attn: Summer Camp
1885 Bob Johnson Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Fax:
NSCA HPC
Attn: Summer Camp (719) 632-6367
QUESTIONS?
If you have any additional questions regarding our camps, please contact the NSCA Human Performance Center at (719) 632-6722.
