Deceleration & Landing: Building The Brakes

750 Casino Center Drive,Maryland Heights MO 63043

07 May, 2023

Description

The Workshop The field of Strength & Conditioning receives a lot of attention for the expression of power and force production in the form of plyometrics and speed. However, the precursor to these elements is what represents the first steps toward improving sport performance. Deceleration, force absorption and landing are all performance-based skills that make up the essential building blocks that, when trained properly, can help your athletes build strength and durability for long-term athletic development. The Breakdown Force application is a key component in athletic development when it comes down to building a better understanding of the Acceleration ⇒ Deceleration ⇒ Reacceleration continuum. This is why we must first learn about both force absorption and force production. Unfortunately, we're seeing a high rate of lower body sport injuries in the current research. The good part is that there are training methods we can use in the weight room (strength and power) and on the field/court (change-of-direction and reactive agility) to improve resilience and durability in our athletes to reduce these inherent risks. A major step in the right direction would be to adopt a training methodology and philosophy that incorporates direct loading strategies to strengthen key lower body regions that are most susceptible to potential injuries in sport. After that, we can then teach our athletes how to build the brakes through a variety of deceleration, landing and force absorption training methods since these are all primary skills within athletic development. Lastly, we can connect the dots as coaches by exploring training applications and programming considerations within the context of deceleration training that bridges the gap between force absorption and force production. As an athlete, learning how to properly decelerate and absorb force in sports is one thing. Harnessing that force through absorption ― and then ― re-applying it on the field/court in a powerful, athletic and controlled manner is a completely different story. The Schedule 7:00am-8:00am - Training Session (Deceleration & Eccentric Loading Emphasis)8:00am-9:20am - Workshop Section 1: Force Application9:20am-10:40am - Workshop Section 2: The Problem10:40am-12:00pm - Workshop Section 3: Direct Loading12:00pm-1:00pm - Lunch Break1:00pm-3:00pm - Workshop Section 4: Building The Brakes3:00pm-5:00pm - Workshop Section 5: Deceleration TrainingBenefits for Attendees Coaching - Master key athletic performance skills: deceleration, force absorption and landing mechanics.Selection - Develop sound exercise selection and training program strategies through critical thinking.Feedback - Receive hands-on training application, real-time coaching feedback and educational learning.Application - Review and apply practical weight room (strength and power) and field/court (change-of-direction and reactive agility) exercise progressions and regressions.Improve - Improve your ability to begin coaching, programming and applying these concepts with your athletes.Access - All attendees will have access to the presentation slides, which consists of 150+ slides and 80+ exercise demo videos.Education - Individuals who attend this workshop will be eligible to receive 0.8 NSCA CEUs for attendance.NSCA 0.8 CEUs This workshop has been approved by the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA) for 0.8 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) in category A for attendance. Student Discount If you're a current student, you can use the code STUDENT2023 for a 10% discount. However, you must make your purchase from your student email address for proof. Testimonials from Previous Attendees "There should be absolutely zero question in your mind whether or not you should attend Matt's workshop. It is, without question, one of the best uses of your time professionally if you are working with athletes of any age. The way that Matt relates the science of the topic into real-world, practical information will help your athletes thrive! If, for nothing else, very few people are presenting high-value information on deceleration and it has therefore become a vital, yet missing component to a well-rounded athlete." Victor Kizer, DSc(c), CSCS*D, TSAC-F*D, CPT*D, Pn1Program Director & Assistant Professor - Exercise ScienceMaryville UniversityNSCA Missouri State Director“This workshop is crucial to every athlete who wants to elevate their performance and longevity. Matt is a passionate, skilled and beyond knowledgeable coach. If you want to find and build success in an athlete's career, this is a great workshop to attend!” Victoria Saucedo, B.S., M.Ed., CSCSDirector of Sports Performance - Women's BasketballVirginia Commonwealth University“This workshop is a great event that teaches you the principles of some of the most important qualities when it comes to athletic performance and reducing injury risk: deceleration and landing. Matt's energy and knowledge make the entire workshop an amazing experience! You won’t just walk away with tons of new information and training concepts, but also with new strategies that you can implement with your athletes right away.” Tommaso Mazzia, CSCS, CFSCCo-Owner & Strength and Conditioning CoachFitfam Sport & Conditioning“Not only is this workshop rich with content, it was presented in a manner that was tailored to our needs. Matthew was able to take his pearls from the athletic performance world and position the information in a way that could be capitalized on for all populations. Not to mention, Matthew is a phenomenal presenter. His passion for this work is evident not only in the preparation of the workshop, but through each demonstration and Q&A. If you are looking to become a better coach, clinician or athlete, this workshop should not be missed!” Dr. Holly Fitzgerald, PT, DPT, OCS, Cert MDTPresident, Owner & Physical TherapistFitzgerald Physical Therapy Associates“Matt’s ‘Building the Brakes’ is one of the most practical workshops I have had the pleasure of attending. Not only is the information incredibly relevant to anyone in the athletic population, but also in the fitness and general training industry. Matt is able to clearly communicate one of the most overlooked demands of sport and life—deceleration—and is able to provide simple and effective training strategies that can be easily implemented no matter which stage your athletes or clients are currently at in their training.” Jordan Bar, CSCS, USAWAssistant Director of Sports Performance CoachDuke University"Coach Ibrahim presents a well-rounded, interactive and informative workshop centered on developing deceleration and eccentric loading skills for sports performance. His workshop is clear and concise, allowing attendees to grasp the concepts discussed and walk away with real-world examples that they can implement immediately in their own training program, as well as feel confident that they can deliver it to their athletes." Sean Collins, PhD, CSCS*DAssociate Professor - Exercise PhysiologyUniversity of LynchburgNSCA Mid-Atlantic Regional Coordinator“Matthew Ibrahim is a dedicated coach and scholar of strength and conditioning. I've attended his workshop three times — each iteration reflected the latest science, delivered effectively and enthusiastically.” Merrick Lincoln, PT, DPT, CSCSAssistant Professor - KinesiologySaginaw Valley State UniversityThe Coach Matthew Ibrahim is an experienced Strength & Conditioning Coach, leader and educator with a demonstrated history of working in the high-performance setting since 2007. Currently, he serves as the Assistant Professor of Exercise Science at Quincy College, Director of Strength & Conditioning for Gold Standard Basketball, Adjunct Professor of Exercise Science at Maryville University, founder of Athletic Performance University (APU) and Ph.D. student in Human & Sport Performance. As a public speaker, Matthew has presented nationally in over 25 U.S. states, highlighted by his presentations at the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA), Perform Better, EXOS inside Google Headquarters, Sports Academy (formerly Mamba Sports Academy), UFC Performance Institute, Parisi Speed School, Duke University, Stanford University, Equinox and canfitpro, in addition to several international presentations throughout Europe. His work has been featured in Exxentric, Future, HoopStudy, Men’s Journal, NSCA Personal Training Quarterly (PTQ), Science for Sport, StrengthCoach.com, T-Nation, TrainHeroic and TrueCoach. He is also in the midst of writing a book through Human Kinetics on the topic of training for athletic performance. Parking Information Facility: Mercy Sports Performance Powered by EXOSAddress: 750 Casino Center Dr, Maryland Heights, MO 63043Parking: Please see the image below for reference. Attendees can park near and enter where it says 'TPH Center of Excellence - St. Louis'.