Overview
Designed by Gary Schofield Jr., MAT, CSCS*D (aka Coach Sco), this Comprehensive Athletic Development Series is available EXCLUSIVELY to coaches, athletic directors, and fitness enthusiasts who attended the 2023-24 DuPage County Institute Conference. With his extensive experience in the academic and practical facets of athletic training and strength conditioning, Schofield brings invaluable insights into this series. Serving currently as the Associate Athletic Director and Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at Strong Rock Christian School in Locust Grove, Georgia, and with a rich background spanning over two decades in athletic development, Schofield distills his expertise into this engaging series of presentations and video lectures.
Course Modules
- Movement Screening: This foundational module equips participants with the skills to conduct thorough assessments of athletes’ movement patterns, identifying potential areas for improvement and injury prevention.
- Movement Efficiency: Building upon the initial screenings, this section delves into strategies for enhancing the efficiency of an athlete’s movement. It emphasizes the optimization of performance through the refinement of technique.
- Movement Skills Development: Focusing on the progression from basic to advanced movement skills, this module is designed to elevate athletes’ capabilities through targeted training interventions.
- Complete 4-Part Agility Series: This comprehensive exploration of agility training covers everything from the fundamentals to advanced tactics for improving agility, responsiveness, and athletic decision-making.
- Linear Speed Development: Dedicated to the enhancement of an athlete’s speed in a straight line, this segment provides cutting-edge techniques and training protocols to boost speed and performance.