Strength Conditioning SHILAH SNEAD EQUIPMENTSOFTWARE PROJECT Main Goals

Strength & Conditioning SHILAH SNEAD EQUIPMENT/SOFTWARE PROJECT

Main Goals To improve overall fitness in an individual To improve strength, speed, and power in an athlete To reduce injuries that occur within athletes overall maximize the potential of every athlete at a given University

Agility Ladder Improve acceleration, lateral speed, and change of direction Improve quickness through foot strike and lift frequency Develop core skills to enhance balance, rhythm, and body control Easy and quick setup and clean -up

SKLZ Quick Ladder Cost: $29. 99 Found at: SKLZ Pro Performance Sports

Medicine Balls Improves core strength, joint integrity, coordination, range of motion, and flexibility Can be used to train explosive power and strength Great product to focus on balance to improve performance

First Place Elite Medicine Balls Cost: $24. 95 to $119. 95 (depends on weight size) Found at: Site

Agility Cones Explosive accelerations and decelerations Build quicker cuts on the field or court Improved body breakdown and control

Cones (Set of 8) Cost: $14. 99 Found at: King Sports Training

Speed Resistance Parachute Build fast-twitch fibers, which help with short bursts of strength or speed Build strength, increase endurance, and maintain flexibility Provides progressive resistance Improves running technique

Resistance Parachute Cost: $29. 99 Found at: Adidas Training

TEAMBUILDR Software Program Created to customize different strength and conditioning programs for a team/organization Workout Calendar – which can be divided up by group/team Allows coaches to send workouts electronically Stores and secures fitness data Allows for attendance and workout participation

Features

TEAMBUILDR Software Cost: $100 -$1, 000 varies based on number of participants Found at: TEAMBUILDR

Overall Cost Agility Ladder: $29. 99 + Medicine Balls: $72. 45 (average) + Agility Cones: $14. 99 + Resistance Parachute: $29. 99 + TEAMBUILDR: $550. 00 (average) = Total Cost: $697. 42 *There are other pieces of equipment that are available, and should be combined with the ones mentioned to maximize potential.

Conclusion Both the equipment and software will help take athletes to the next level of their abilities Will enhance each individuals overall fitness Will improve the strength and power fitness of athletes Overall improve the athletic programs throughout a given University/group