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SUMMER SPEED DEVELOPMENT CAMP

Take athletics to the next level, it’s a fact, if you’re a better athlete, you’ll be a better player at your sport. Georgia Highlands College in conjunction with “The Sports Training Center & Speed School” will be participating with local athletes of all ages with this year’s Summer Speed Development Camp.

                        Founder of “The Speed School” in 2002, Specialist & Speed Development Coach Mike Klinefelter, will be conducting the clinic. Coach Klinefelter, a legend in this area with background, knowledge & reputation for teaching in the field of plyometrics and speed development. A former state, regional and national title holder with a background in bodybuilding, power & Olympic lifting, track & field. Leading the Georgia Express USTAFA team to state, regional and national titles in 4x400 and the KSU 4x400 team to first at the indoor conference championships his first year as sprint coach & the schools first year in D-1 competition. The Speed School is recognized by NUC as its official combine prep training facility in Atlanta.

Athletes will learn drills used at the highest level to train college, professional & elite athletes.

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Facilities:

indoor sprint track,

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5 lanes of plyometric & speed development training equipment

Weight room (connected to speed training area).

Baseball/Softball tunnels

9,000 sq. ft. open field with turf for large groups.

 

            Athletes will learn the proper mechanics, technique & form for running, improve  reaction & foot speed, power & vertical leap, 40 time, agility, multi direction change, balance, coordination, core, upper body strength & dynamic stretches. Visit www.thespeedschool.com to view facility.

Camps:    Mon. & Wed:    9-11 (2x week, 2 weeks)         High School/College Athletes

                 Tues. & Thurs:  9-11 (2x week, 2 weeks)             Middle School Athletes

                 Friday:               9-11 (1x week, 4 weeks)         Elementary age Athletes       

Dates:      June 6th - July 1st (make up days will be allowed)

View facilities at www.thespeedschool.com

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