Shakopee Football

This is a middle year’s strength & agility training program to introduce young athletes to the benefits and lifetime rewards of strength training.  The Bigger-Faster-Stronger (BFS- www.biggerfasterstronger.com) is a proven strength training program with over 30 years of safe & positive results and is the program used by the Shakopee High School Athletic Department.  The BFS Readiness Program is for athletes going into grades 6^th-8^th, both male and female, with a focus on improving overall athleticism and developing perfect technique in all the major weight training exercises.  This program will be conducted by a BFS certified strength coach and will have a 12 to 1 ratio of athletes to instructor.  All athletes should have this training before being allowed to workout at the high school fitness center in the BFS program.  Athletes that can demonstrate minimum strength endurance, perfect technique, and a full understanding of all safety requirements may be allowed to work more independently in small groups.

When: June 12^th – August 9^th (9 Weeks)

   Session # - R1= Tuesday & Thursday (8:30-9:40AM)

   Session # - R2= Tuesday & Thursday (9:40-10:50AM)

   Session # - R3= Tuesday & Thursday (10:50-12:00PM)

Who: Any athlete going into grades 6-8 that wants to improve their overall athletic strength & fitness and want to learn a safe life time fitness activity through BFS Training.

Where: Shakopee High School Fitness Center.  Athletes should be dropped off and picked up at the west entrance.

Cost: $80 (Checks should be made payable to “Shakopee Athletics” and must be received by June 1^st

Objectives:

Ø  Teach, practice, and develop proper strength training technique in a safe and controlled manner.

Ø  Improve overall athleticism.

Ø  Learn the BFS Training System and enjoy the life time fitness rewards of strength training.

Notes:

Ø  Session changes may be required in order to balance numbers and ages.

Ø  Student/athletes should wear proper workout attire (shorts/t-shirt/athletic shoes).

Ø  Student/athletes must follow all directions and be willing to work.

Ø  All questions should be directed to the Shakopee Activities Office (952-496-5171).

Ø  Online registration and credit card options are available through the SYFA website at www.shakopeefootball.com, but an additional processing fee will be added to the cost

This is a high school strength, agility, and speed training program to improve athletic performance in all high school athletes as well as to develop a lifetime fitness activity.  The Bigger-Faster-Stronger (BFS- www.biggerfasterstronger.com) is a proven strength training program with over 30 years of safe & positive results and is the program used by the Shakopee High School Athletic Department.  The BFS Program is for all high school athletes, both female and male, with a focus on improving overall athleticism and developing perfect technique in all the major weight training exercises.  The program will be developed & supervised by BFS certified strength coaches.  Athletes will be required to have minimum strength, endurance, perfect technique, and a full understanding of all safety requirements before being allowed to work independently in small groups.

Who:  Any athlete going into grades 9-12 that wants to improve their overall athletic strength & fitness and wants to learn a safe lifetime fitness activity through BFS Training; plus have an opportunity to earn a Varsity Letter.

When:  June 11^th – August 8^th (9 Weeks)

  Session # - L1= Monday-Wednesday-Friday BFS Program- All 9-12 Athletes (6:30-7:45AM)

  Session # - L2= Monday-Wednesday-Friday BFS Program- All 9-12 Athletes (7:15-8:45AM)

  Session # - L3= Monday-Wednesday-Friday BFS Program- All 9-12 Athletes (8:15-9:45AM)

  Session # - LF4= Monday-Wednesday-Friday BFS Program- Only 9-12 Female Athletes (9:15-10:45AM)

  Session # - L5= Monday-Wednesday-Friday BFS Program- All 9-12 Athletes (10:00-11:30AM)

Ø  All Sessions are Lettering Sessions (for athletes going into grades 9-12)!

Ø  In order to be eligible to earn a Varsity Strength Training Letter, athletes must meet the following expectations:

1.        Attend a minimum of 20 of the 26 scheduled summer workouts to the satisfaction of the strength coach!

2.        Demonstrate mastery of the Absolute Six technique and safety standards!

3.        Demonstrate mastery of the technique for the Core Lifts (Parallel Squat-Power Clean-Bench Press)!

4.        Maintain and show mastery of the BFS Individual Set-Rep Record Card!

5.        Successfully participate in a Shakopee HS Athletic Program during the 2012-2013 School Year (finish season in good standing)!

Ø  Athletes that struggle with mastery of Absolute Six and Core Lift technique will be kept in smaller groups with additional coaching!

Ø  Athletes that have not demonstrated mastery of the Absolute Six and/or the Core Lift technique may continue to practice and demonstrate mastery later in the school year during designated times and become eligible for a Varsity Strength Training Letter.

Ø  Athletes will be allowed to make-up two missed days during a T/TH 7:00AM session.  Make-ups will not be allowed after August 8^th.

Where:   Shakopee High School Fitness Center.  Athletes should be dropped off and picked up at the west entrance.

Cost:  $65 (Checks should be made payable to “Shakopee Athletics” and must be received by June 1^st) – contact the Activities Office if alternate payment options are needed!

Ø  BFS supervised strength & conditioning program with LETTER opportunity

Ø  BFS Summer Strength T-shirt

Objectives:

Ø  Teach, practice, and develop proper strength training technique in a safe and controlled manner.

Ø  Improve overall individual athleticism, develop team unity & strength, and to Win Championships!

Ø  Learn the BFS Training System and enjoy the lifetime fitness rewards of strength training.

Notes:

Ø  Student/athletes should wear proper workout attire (shorts/t-shirt/athletic shoes).

Ø  Student/athletes must follow all directions and be willing to work.

Ø  All questions should be directed to the Shakopee Activities Office (952-496-5171).

Ø  Online registration and credit card options are available through the SYFA website at www.shakopeefootball.com, but an additional processing fee will be added to the cost

Monday 3:00-4:45 (includes speed & agility)

Wednesday 3:00-4:45 (includes speed & agility)

Friday 3:00-4:00

Ø  Players involved with a school sport or in a BFS class are not expected to lift weights before/after school.

Ø  T/TH after school hours are also available for individual lift.

Ø  After school conflicts with lifting can be accommodated with before school hours

Ø  Every player needs to be strength training in the BFS Program!

The following link is to video from BFS and an interview with JH principal Chris Lindholm about BFS and how it is working at the JH.  http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=301888753582&ref=mf

This link is of an interview with Coach Stone about the BFS certification training he and other Shakopee coaches took during February 2010.  http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=305032103582&ref=mf

Strength Training for all athletes that are serious about being their competitive best is important, but it is a concrete foundation for Football Teams.  In order to have a successful High School Varsity Football Program, you must have players, parents, and coaches that make strength training a top priority.  Football is a unique sport in that it is not year-round or has multiple seasons, but it requires a year-round dedication to strength training.  A great football program must have athletes that make time for serious strength training, even when they have other important commitments.  Every high school football player must make at least a two-day (if you are currently playing school a sport) or three day (not playing a school sport) a week commitment to finding 60-75 minutes to push himself safely to break personal records in sets, reps, totals, and event scores.

To do this safely and in the correct manner, Shakopee HS has the Bigger-Faster-Stronger (BFS http://www.biggerfasterstronger.com/home/AthleteHome.asp) strength training program.  The BFS program is a proven program that is designed for developing powerful, explosive, multi-sport athletes; not bulky power lifters!  The BFS program also offers training to help athletes (male & female) with flexibility, diet, speed, agility, and abdominal strength.  The strength coaches at the Shakopee HS Fitness Center will help any athlete in grades 7-12 get started on the BFS program.  Athletes must follow this program consistently for several weeks to begin to see results and improved performance.  In order to have success, workouts cannot be skipped regularly; you must put together eight to ten weeks of hard work to see solid results.  Each individual's weekly goal is to break at least eight (8) personal goals, so it is very important to keep good records with your training card.  Work Hard and get better by Breaking Personal Records Every Day!

If we want to be a Championship Football Team, this is what it takes!

If you have a verified strength or athletic record for your grade, let the Fitness Center Director know and the Leader Board and/or Strength Club Boards will be updated to recognize your accomplishment.

The football leader board in the High School weight room is now for rising 9-12 graders (class of ’11 – “14).    If you have a verified record for your grade and position group, let a football coach know and we will update the board.

All Shakopee student athletes have a great opportunity to take BFS Strength Training as a PE elective class for credit.  Taking a BFS Strength Training class during the school day is a great way to make time for developing both the mind and the body.  This is a great option if you know you will have difficulty finding time to work out properly for the commitment needed in your sport(s).  Student-athletes that play multiple sports, have after school jobs, or want extra time for academic or social flexibility should consider taking BFS as a class, even if it is for non-credit.

Attached below are the regular options for students in grade 10-12 and for students that attend Shakopee Junior High.  If these options do not work for your academic situation, then please refer to the after school and summer strength training opportunities.