1SQ - Performance Training

Our First Step Quickness - Performance Training Series (1st SQ - PTS)

Leveraging the power of experience is a unique advantage when you choose to train at Athletes Nation. Over the course of 10 years we have been refining our programs with some of the most experienced and successful professionals in the fields of athletic development and sports science - particularly the late Charlie Francis. Utilizing and incorporating Charlie’s expertise and 35+ years of experience in developing some of the world’s fastest and most powerful human beings has allowed AN to create industry-leading training programs over the past decade.

Our First Step Quickness - Performance Training Series is one of the key by-product programs of those critical relationships and time and again the program of choice of many of this regions’ elite and up-and-coming athletes. Our proven results in the development of high performance qualities (speed, strength, power, and agility) are the driving force behind the success of our 1^st SQ-Series, along with the finest integrated services including nutrition consultation, mental and physical toughness training, the AN portal, and our Annual Membership Programs).

1st SQ – (GFS-B) General Fitness Series - Beginner:

Appropriate for the beginner or entry level athlete, ages 7-11 who have little or no athletic training background. The GFS-B focuses on basic fundamentals of movement skills and general stamina. Some of the key products of the program include proper warm-up, importance of core conditioning, mobility and flexibility routines, and the development of the fundamental mechanics that will be required for the more advanced performance series.

1^st SQ – (GFS-I) General Fitness Series - Intermediate:

Designed for athletes 12 years of age and up looking to get in shape or aggressively challenge their conditioning. The (GFS-I) focus will be to improve the athlete’s ability to finish the game with the same intensity as the beginning of the game. Through the use of our systematic approach to training, athletes will improve their stamina allowing for a more consistent performance from start to finish.

1^st SQ – (APS) Athletic Performance Series:

The first program in our Performance Series, the (APS) was created for athletes looking to gain a performance edge on the competition. The APS introduces athletes to the fundamental “performance” qualities of speed, strength, power, and stamina. Athletes will be introduced to Olympic weightlifting, explosive jumps - throws, and sprint techniques.

1^st SQ – (SPS) Sport Performance Series:

Developed for intermediate athletes at the rep. levels with aspirations to pursue collegiate or junior level opportunities, the (SPS) is the ideal progression for those athletes completing (ASP). The second program in our Performance Series, the (SPS) will place a greater focus of training on the specific demands of the sport, and the individual needs of the athlete. Athletes will work to improve the key performance qualities of speed, strength, and power.

1^st SQ – (PPS) Pro Performance Series:

Designed for minor-professional, collegiate and junior players looking to contend at the professional level, this advanced program will aggressively prepare athletes with the necessary improvements to perform at their best when it counts most. Our individualized programs will focus on the specific needs of each athlete and quickly produce the results essential for advancement in competitive sports.

1^st SQ – (EPS) Elite Performance Series:

Our Elite Performance Series for professional athletes offers a full array of integrated services including: custom performance training (small group or individual instruction), performance nutrition, mental performance training, and massage and ART therapy. These programs are specifically designed for each athlete and can be implemented on location or through our remote services.