SPORTS PERFORMANCE CENTER
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Current and Upcoming Sports Performance Offerings
FEATURES
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FULL INDOOR GYM
The SPC offers a fully equipped indoor gym with multiple weight racks, TRX, free weights, weighted balls, and cutting-edge sports equipment, providing athletes with a comprehensive and state-of-the-art facility for their training needs.
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INDOOR TURF FIELD
The SPC provides an indoor turf field equipped with sleds, hurdles, jump boxes, and other state-of-the-art training equipment, offering athletes a versatile space for on-field training and conditioning.
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ATHLETIC TRAINING ROOM
The SPC includes a full athletic training room, ensuring comprehensive sports healthcare support for athletes with professional trainers and necessary medical resources.
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PROFESSIONAL STAFF
The SPC provides a full team of highly experienced professional trainers and coaches, bringing expertise from the highest levels of Division 1 sports, including leadership roles in training for Super Bowl-winning teams.
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TRAINING CLASSES
The SPC offers training for individuals of all ages and athletic abilities, with a full staff capable of tailoring training classes to meet the specific needs of each individual.
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TEAM TRAINING
The SPC offers training for full teams with tailored training sessions designed to meet the specific needs and requirements of each sport.
Skyy Simmons, CSCS, PES, FRCms, USAW
Director of Applied Sports Science & Speed Performance
Skyy Simmons is the Director of Applied Sports Science & Speed Performance at Athletes in Action, where he leads speed development, athlete monitoring, and sports science integration. A former professional football player, Skyy holds degrees in Information Systems & Technology Management from Syracuse University and a master’s in Sports Administration. He has trained developmental, collegiate, and professional athletes, including NBA and NFL stars. His coaching philosophy pairs objective performance data with athlete wellness and strong relationships to help athletes exceed their perceived potential.
Jeff Friday, CSCS
Director of Strength Training
Jeff Friday is a Super Bowl Champion Head S&C Coach (Ravens) and has worked with elite athletes in the NFL for 21 years. Jeff has a unique ability to bring out the highest potential in the athletes he guides and coaches.
Melanie Lamar, ATC
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Melanie Lamar is a certified athletic trainer (ATC) serving as an Asst. Athletic Trainer with Athletes in Action. She studied athletic training at the University of New Hampshire where she also competed as a thrower on the track and field team. As she serves the athletes here with Athletes in Action, Melanie’s goal is to care for the whole person (Total Athlete), physically and spiritually, while helping athletes to stay healthy and compete at the max level.
Alaina Brown, ATC
Athletic Trainer
Alaina Brown is the assistant Athletic Trainer (AT) with Athletes in Action and the full-time AT with the Prep Academy men’s basketball team and the men’s Soccer Academy team. Alaina completed her undergraduate education at the University of Jamestown in Jamestown, ND where she competed on the volleyball team for 4 years. Within those 4 years, the team achieved 3 conference championships and 2 NAIA National Tournament appearances. She also completed an Athletic Training internship before graduating.