Play ball… Running Faster, hitting harder, and throwing better.

This will be an interactive and educational program discussing:

• The 5 most common throwing injuries
• Preventing shoulder/elbow injuries in pitchers
• Improving base running speed and foot turn over
• Injury prevention training techniques
• The biomechanics of throwing how to improve form, speed, and accuracy
• Training principles…plyos, weight lifting, proprioceptive work
• The importance of speed work, stabilization, and stretching
• Hip mobility and glut strength—how it effects your ability to hit and throw
• Core programs to improve hitting and throwing power

Presenters:

Alyssa Subbert, PT, CSCS, FAFS, FMR, CEAS, CFCE, NG360 GPS – Specializes in the biomechanical evaluation of sport.
Nathan Teut—Assistant GM for the I-Cubs, fourth round selection in the draft out of Iowa State University who went on to play 5 seasons with the Chicago Cubs organization and then traded to the Marlins—spent 8 years as a pitcher in MLB/MiLB.

Who should attend:

Parents, coaches, players (baseball or softball) at all levels and ages who want a better understanding of the biomechanics of baseball and learn how to get faster, stronger, and stay injury free.
There will be a drill session for exercises so please dress accordingly if you’d like to participate.

When:

Sunday February 22nd, 1-3:00 pm

Cost:

Non perishable food item for the food pantry

Where:

Absolute Performance Therapy, 225 East Hickman, Waukee, Iowa (take Hickman west towards Waukee and turn North on Dartmoor drive—we are next to Taco Johns)

Reserve your spot today:

RSVP/Questions: Alyssa at 987-6267 or Alyssa@absoluteperformancetherapy.com.

RSVP required for food and chair count.