"F.A.S.T. Academy" - Force, Agility, & Speed Training
This program is designed to help athletes (grades 5-9) improve athletic performance & reduce risk of injury, for any sport. We utilize developmentally appropriate, current training comcepts to further develop foot quickness, agility, speed, explosiveness, & reaction time.
Each Session Includes:
- Dynamic Warmup
- Foot Quickness Drills
- Reaction Drills
- Sport-Specific Agility Drills
- Plyometric (Explosion/Jumping) Drills
- Overspeed Training
- Resisted Running
- Form Running Analysis & Correction
- Daily Handout detailing drills used, training tips, and motivational concepts.
Cost:
- Each four week session provides eight, one-hour training workouts.
- Cost is $40 per athlete if preregistered, $50 at the door.
- Each session is limited to the first 36 to participate.
Private Team Sessions Available:
Make Force, Agility, and Speed Training part of your practice plan! Coaches can make arrangements to have F.A.S.T. Academy come to your gym and train your athletes as a part of practice! Contact us for pricing and details.
FAQ:
"My son/daughter is already in PE class & participates in a sport. Isn't adding F.A.S.T. Academy to much?"
We understand that your son or daughter is already active. F.A.S.T. Academy isn't about conditioning but about educating & training athletes on movement principles. Emphasis is on quality of movement not on quantity.
"Are the activities safe?"
We have over 50 years combined experience in developing youth athletes. Al activites utilize safe, developmentally appropriate, progressive drills to enhance athletic ability and reduce the risk of injury in sport. All drill work is in monitored environment with low instructor-athlete ratios.
"Who should attend?"
Athletes of all skill levels in all sports who want to improve their performance will benefit from the training. Interested parents and coaches are invited to observe.
"What should I bring?"
Athletes should wear appropriate workout clothing (Shorts or sweats, T-Shirt, Tennis Shoes). Participants may also want a water bottle or sports drink.
"Can I sign up for more than one session?"
Absolutely! The more time you spend in camp, the more improvements you will see. Session II includes different curriculum for repeat attendees.
Contact Us:
| Marc Yonts: | myonts@charter.net | (509) 540-9553 |
| Scott Tibbling: | stibbling@yahoo.com | (509) 240-4126 |
Your Instructors:
Marc Yonts - MA, NBCT, CSCS
- Designed & implemented strength, speed, & agility programs since 1990.
- Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength & Conditioning Association since 1994.
- National Board Certified Teacher
- Founder of Blue Devil Athletic Development (BDAD).
- Over 20 years of training male & female athletes from 5th grade through college.
- Trained over 30 Division I athletes in all sports.
- 2003 Union Bulletin Coach of the Year.
- Member of Washington State Coaches Association since 1991.
Scott Tibbling - MA, NBCT
- Designed & implemented strength, speed, & agility programs since 1979.
- National Board Certified Teacher
- Founder of Walla Walla School of Hitting.
- 1988 State Championship baseball coach (Walla Walla High School).
- Trained and coached over 80 collegiate athletes including 9 Division I performers and 4 professional athletes.
- Bigger, Faster, Stronger Strength Training Clinic coordinator.
- Founder / Facilitator of LaGrande Hitting and Pitching camps.
- Thirty-three years of experience in coaching and training athletes in baseball, boys' and girls' basketball, softball, wrestling, cross country, football, and soccer at the elementary, middle school, and high-school levels.
- Member of National Strength and Conditioning Association & Washington State Coaches Association.
- Recipient of Walla Walla School District's Staff Achievement Award.
- BS in PE, EOU. MS in Special Education, PSU.