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WHAT IS SPARQ?

SPARQ stands for Speed, Power, Agility, Reaction and Quickness. It is a program committed to helping athletes improve these five aspects of their athletic ability in order to take their game to that next level. Using science, innovation and technology, SPARQ promotes new methods of testing, training and performance enhancement. Because the good news is that you don't have to be born with speed - it's been scientifically proven that every athlete can train in specific ways to improve overall speed. And every player's game will benefit from
being faster, stronger and more explosive.

TEST. TRAIN. COMPETE. THE SPARQ RATING

It's a simple formula for maximizing your athletic performance. Get SPARQ Tested to see where you stand and how you compare to your peers and elite athletes in your age group from the standpoint of athletic ability. With a SPARQ Rating, you can identify a specific training program to take your game to the next level. Then it's up to you to compete in a way that shows the world what you're made of. The SPARQ Rating System is the SAT of athleticism. Created with the help of nationally-recognized trainers and coaches, the SPARQ Rating combines results of individual tests of speed, power, agility, reaction, and quickness into a single number representing an athlete's overall athleticism. Professional scouts and college coaches are increasingly using the SPARQ Rating as another indicator of a prospect's overall potential.

Can you cover the distance from home to 1st fast enough?
It could be the difference between benchwarmer and starter. Between being a player and being a prospect.
Think about it this way: in 100 at-bats, legging out 10 more grounders hit to the left side ups your average 100 points.
That’s the difference between you and the next level.


SPARQ Baseball/Softball Training Clinics
SPARQ baseball & softball training is a top of the line training program that incorporates everything necessary to become a better baseball player.  Speed training allows players to get to base and steal bases much faster. Quickness and agility training, gives players that “first step” to get the ball and make plays in the field.  Power and reaction training improves a players bat speed by allowing them to hit the ball further than before through direct contact. Elite’s professional staff will lead each clinic. Students will be divided in to groups based on age and performance level and will receive a free training t-shirt.

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SPARQ Private Lessons
If the day and time of the clinic does not work for you or you prefer to work one-on-one, we now offer a package of SPARQ private lessons. These can be scheduled at your convenience. Training begins with an evaluation of each athlete to find their strengths and weaknesses.  After the evaluation phase, an individual program will be designed to fit the needs of each athlete.  In order to turn weaknesses into strengths, athletes need a personalized program designed specifically for them.  Training sessions will be followed by a post test to show each athlete’s improvement from the initial evaluation.  The post test will prove that the training produces results.

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Elite Fitness Individual Strength Training - Private Lessons
Strength training is important for any athlete to physically develop.  As athletes get older, sports become more physical and the necessity for strength training increases.  Players will be taught proper strength training technique using body weight, dumbbells, medicine balls, and exercise bands.  Proper training improves strength, flexibility, and joint stability to help each athlete perform at a higher level.  Included in the training is core strength, which is necessary for every athlete.  For strength training to be truly effective, proper technique must be implemented.

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