Acceleration Summer Strength Training Acceleration North is offering a strength training program this summer. A new hightech software program is used to tailor each athlete’s strength training program. The software factors in the athlete’s grade, height, weight, sport and specific position in the sport. The software saves personal records and works to improve on those records.MORE>>
Hitting with Joe Boyce Joe Boyce and Acceleration North have designed baseball instructional training camps that will focus on skills, strength, balance, speed and agility. Up to 12 athletes can participate in these 90 minute training sessions from August, 2010 through May, 2011.MORE>>
Caveman Elite Training Program Acceleration North is offering this new conditioning and fitness program with its new training partner, OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS Boxing and Fitness center. Caveman training utilizes complex motions through varying degrees of leverage to force athletes to work stabilizing muscles and build cohesive movements between muscle groups. By working multiple muscle
groups together, athletes build efficiency BETWEEN muscle groups rather that only WITHIN the muscles worked. MORE>>
Pitching with Erik Lovdahl
Erik Lovdahl and Acceleration North will be hosting 6 pitching clinics at the Acceleration North training facility starting August 9th – May 19th. In-depth instruction on proper pitching mechanics will be taught to all levels. Acceleration baseball staff will focus on injury prevention as well as shoulder and core strength. MORE>>
About
Acceleration North, Arden Hills
Our facility has been in operation since 1991 and servicing
the North Metro area in all sports. We have a 14,000 square
foot facility fully equipped with 2 skating treadmills, 2
running treadmills, full weight room, 2 stick handling and
shooting areas, RapidShot lane, large dry land and agility
area, a 4000 square foot turf field house with a batting cage,
and a 6 stall golf studio operated by Active Golf Training
(AGT).
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Program Highlights
We have specific skills training programs for Lacrosse, Soccer,
Basketball, Baseball, Softball, and Hockey. New to our training
programs have been Dance teams, Ultimate Frisbee teams, Triathaletes,
Mixed Martial Arts, National Karate members, Rugby, Wrestling,
and Gymnastics teams, and the North Star Roller Derby club.
Skill sessions in our field house for baseball, softball,
and Lacrosse skills can be set up with specific professional
instructors. Please call for details.
We now own and operate the skating treadmill in the Herb
Brooks Training Center at the Schwan Super Rink and at the
White Bear Lake Sports Center for the White Bear Youth Hockey
Association.
Arden Hills Trainers:
Education:University of Wisconsin Eau-Claire Major: Kinesiology Minor:
Biomechanics Sports Played: Football,
Wrestling, Baseball and Golf Training Experience: 14 years with Acceleration North and purchased the company in 2004. I have personally trained many professional athletes in all sports since 1996. Responsible for writing most of the plyometric/agility/strength training programs for all sports on and off campus for Acceleration North. Also continuing to add new programs such as baseball specific speed, strength, and agility training as well as wrestling “caveman” training circuits. Served on the advisory council for Athletic Republic for 2 years. Responsible for setting up off-site training programs at Blaine High School, Goal Kick Sports Center in Coon Rapids, St. Paul Blackhawks soccer training at Orchard Park, White Bear Lake Youth Hockey Dry Land center, Rush City summer strength/conditioning program, and summer speed training for Centennial youth soccer. With partner Jason Erickson, designed and started Active Golf Training (AGT) which operates golf training programs year around in the metro area. Personal: Married to wife Missy with 3 children: 5 yr old twin girls, Emma and Laney and 19 month son Maxwell. Other: Have been playing competitive amateur golf in the MGA since 2002. Have been low amateur in numerous pro-ams and 2008 MGA 4-Ball championship with playing partner, Joel B Johnson.
Education:Graduated from Michigan Tech University with a Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology in 1999. Sports played:Hockey, Football and Baseball in High School. After H.S. played two years of Jr. A hockey in the Toronto Metro league and the USHL. Played College hockey at Michigan Tech from 96-99. After college career spent two seasons playing professional hockey in the Central Hockey League (CHL). Training Experience:15 years of hockey training experience and has been with Acceleration North for 8 years. Currently on the Hockey advisory committee for Athletic Republic and works with some of the nations top skating instructors (Laura Stamm, Dick Vraa). Also currently an advisor to USA hockey NTDP skating coach, Carrie Kiel and coached in the Minnesota High School Elite League for 3 seasons, working with the states top high school players including 3 Mr. Hockey winners. Personal:
Married to wife, Sarah and have two children. Son Owen 5 yrs old and daughter Annalie 2 years old.
Education: Graduated in 2004 from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology Sports Played: All-Conference football, hockey and track at White Bear Lake High School Certifications: National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) as well as Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT) Training
experience:2 years personal training at Gold’s Gym, 2 years Eau Claire Youth Hockey Coach, 4 years as Minnesota Gophers Men and Women’s Skating Coach (current), 6+ years as Strength and Conditioning Coach for Acceleration North (current) with 10+ total years of training. Personal: Enjoys playing hockey in the winter and golf and softball in the summer.Also enjoys running road races.
Education: Graduated from the College of St. Catherine with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sport Science with an Athletic Training and Coaching Minor. Graduated from the University of Minnesota with a Masters of Education in Applied Kinesiology with an emphasis in Sport Management. Sports Played:All-Conference Basketball, High School Soccer, 4 years Collegiate Basketball Training Experience:10 years coaching youth basketball camps, 3 years coaching multi-sport camps, 3+ years as Director of Basketball at Acceleration North (current) Personal:Currently getting a K-12 Physical Education Teaching License from St. Catherine University. Will be licensed in December 2010.
Location: Acceleration Northwest is located in Arden Hills,
Minnesota just off
Hwy 694 and Lexington Rd.
“The plyometric and agility training we did at Acceleration North really helped my speed and quickness on the ice. The trainers customized my workouts for what I needed to work on and it really paid off this summer.” Ryan Carter, Professional Hockey Player.
Acceleration
North, Arden Hills, MN
