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Athletic Development
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The athletic portion of the Academy focuses on the fundamentals of offense and defense with special attention given to the passing game. Instruction is designed to supplement off-season training. The Academy features lessons such as:
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Flexibility and speed improvement exercises |
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Sprint and agility testing |
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Structured games |
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Performance enhancement exercises |
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Position instruction |
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Group and team drills |
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Strength training |
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Conditioning Drills |
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Life Skills
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During the Academy, experts in a variety of life skills professions help the participants realize the importance of balance in their priorities and goals in an athletic setting. Each workshop is followed by an open forum, encouraging group discussions and individual perspectives.
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Topics covered include:
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Team building |
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Social responsibility |
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Career development |
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Sports medicine and nutrition
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Time management/goal setting |
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College recruiting strategies |
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Drug and alcohol awareness |
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Academic development |
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