Mercyhealth to hold Speed and Strength Foundations Camp

Mercyhealth Top Performers is now taking registrations for a five-session Speed and Strength Foundations Camp for athletes ages 10-17. The camp will be held at Mercyhealth Top Performers, 8800 E. Riverside, Blvd., Rockford, November 23, November 28, December 19, December 21 and Decmber 22, 8-9:30 am.

The camp is designed to teach athletes the fundamental techniques for speed development, strength training and power production. The camp focuses on two essential elements of speed development:

• Straight-Line Speed Development: Learning the three key phases of sprinting-start, transition and finish.
• Strength and Power Development: Building the strength and power needed to improve speed, explosiveness and overall athletic performance.

These two elements work together to help athletes move more efficiently, develop speed and perform at their best.

The athletes will learn:

• Starting strength
• Acceleration mechanics
• Maximum velocity mechanics
• Posture
• Olympic lifting techniques
• Effective strength training techniques

The camp fee is $140 per athlete for all five sessions. Visit to register by November 20. All athletes must bring indoor running shoes to wear during the camp sessions.