Performance Training
Our performance training program develops students who glorify God through their bodies, fostering a lifelong commitment to fitness, injury prevention, and overall well-being.
For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and life to come.I Timothy 4:8
We offer performance training that aims to give value to the students as they train their bodies and give even more value as they train for godliness. Our program offers a balanced athletic development program, including training for speed development, greater strength, as well as conditioning/fitness.
To properly steward our bodies and train for godliness, we strive to meet three program-wide goals:
Equip Students for Stewardship of the Body
We work to ensure that all students, athlete or not, leave this program equipped with both the knowledge and the confidence needed to steward their bodies as temples of the Holy Spirit. Our aim is to inspire lifelong engagement with physical fitness as a way to glorify God and care for the gifts He has given us
Athletic and Spiritual Growth
Through performance training, our athletes grow not only in their athletic abilities but also in their spiritual maturity. The team presence in the Sports Performance Center helps them to grow as people who can overcome challenges, be in community and work together, and lean on their relationship with God in difficult circumstances. We emphasize the development of Christ-like character in every aspect of training, encouraging our students to pursue excellence with integrity, humility, and perseverance.
Injury Prevention and Holistic Health
We acknowledge that regular ongoing strength and conditioning is one of the best ways to reduce the likelihood of injury and ensure a healthy season. Our approach to training includes an emphasis on the holistic health of our students—physical, mental, and spiritual—so they are prepared to serve and honor God in all areas of their lives.
What do we do at performance training?
In Season Teams:
- The goal is for all athletes on all teams to train two times per week for at least 35 minutes. This is considered an optimal amount of time for student-athletes.
- Workouts focus on maintaining speed, strength, and power, which not only supports athletic performance but also allows students to honor God with their physical gifts.
- We also emphasize injury prevention by strengthening the muscles and movement patterns of athletes, aligning with the biblical principle of caring for the body as God’s creation.
Off-Season Athletes and Non-Athletes
- We ensure there is at least one afternoon per week from 3:00 to 4:00 pm when performance training is available to all students, regardless of athletic participation. This inclusive approach encourages everyone to honor God through physical stewardship.
- Workouts are structured to be adaptable and beneficial to all, regardless of athletic ability. This reflects God’s invitation to follow Him with our whole selves and his desire for us to grow no matter what our lives look like at the moment.
- At each of our well-rounded workout sessions, athletes will spend time training in the areas of speed/power, strength, conditioning, and muscular development, all while being reminded of the importance of character, discipline, and dedication in their spiritual walk.
Got Questions?
If you have any questions or would like to talk about how to make performance training work for you, feel free to email Coach Robert at rherrick@dccs.org or call at 610-353-6522 x2418.