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June 17, 2008

Training camp for young sports enthusiasts offered at fitness center

Young sports enthusiasts can hone their skills and learn new techniques during Haywood Sports Medicine’s Summer Performance Camp, to be held on Saturday, July 19.

The Haywood Sports Medicine team — which includes physical therapists, exercise physiologists, orthopedic specialists and certified athletic trainers —has worked with hundreds of athletes from most sports to improve their speed and help them reach their fullest potential.

The one-day camp is a bargain. Athletes would pay a personal trainer at least $100 for a single private two-hour lesson. But, Haywood Sports Medicine is offering the camp at the price of $20 for the four-hour program.

“We wanted to make this camp affordable for any middle school and high school athlete who is willing to work hard and who wants to become the best athlete that he or she can become,” said Doug Scarborough, a physical therapist for Haywood Regional Medical Center’s rehabilitation department.

As a bonus, each participant will receive a free family pass to the Haywood Regional Health & Fitness Center so they can work out or use the facility while the athlete is working out in the Summer Performance Camp.

Check-in is from 8:45 to 9 a.m. The first segment, from 9 to 9:30 a.m., will focus on flexibility. Jump training and plyometrics will be the topic of the second session, from 9:30 until 10:30 a.m. Agility will be addressed from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Power and speed training will be taught from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Participants also will receive a booklet with simple drills they can perform independently.

Haywood Sports Medicine is now accepting sign-ups for the Summer Performance Camp.  The camp fills up quickly, so interested participants are encouraged to sign up early. To sign up for the camp or for more information, call 452-8077.