Montclair Kimberley Academy’s Athletic Performance Program is committed to providing every student athlete the opportunity to maximize their athletic potential by offering a comprehensive strength and conditioning program that meets the specific need of the student athlete. Our primary focus is on providing individuals and collective teams with tailored training programs and education on what it takes to be their best from a physical perspective in their sport.
Training 哲学
Our training philosophy emphasizes progressive training programs in the development of Muscular Strength, Muscular Endurance, Cardiovascular Endurance, 速度, 权力, 和敏捷性. 十大彩票网赌平台's Athletic Training Program centers on providing a balance of traditional strength training techniques, constantly varied, high intensity functional movements, and plyometric exercises. This balance in training philosophy enables student athletes to train in order to improve a variety of core fitness components.
Hear from Athletes and Coaches
Chelsea Intrabartola, Girls' Varsity Lacrosse Head Coach
The 十大彩票网赌平台 strength and conditioning program has been an excellent way for the girls lacrosse program prepare for preseason. Coach Leather puts together a personalized training program for our sport, and the players who participate always show up to our first spring practice in excellent shape. The fitness testing Coach Leather runs with the team at the start of and throughout our season is an important part of of our success as a program, as it helps the team maintain their speed and agility, and also helps with injury prevention.
-Chelsea Intrabartola, Girls' Varsity Lacrosse Head Coach
Orly Sedransk '24, Girls Lacrosse
True athletes and champions are made in the off season, and we are so lucky to have all of the resources, 设施, and coaches to prepare us be the most successful during our season.
-Orly Sedransk '24, Girls' Lacrosse Player
Henry Gottfried '25, Boys' Soccer Player
What I really like about the workout plan is how organized and easy it to follow it is. I can feel myself getting stronger week by week and I believe the plan is helping me to become a better athlete.
-Henry Gottfried '25, Boys' Soccer Player
Nate Turvey '24, Boys Soccer
Coach Leather's workout plan gives me and other members of the boys soccer team an opportunity to stay at a competitive fitness level during the off-season.
-Nate Turvey '24, Boys' Soccer Player
Avery Song, Girls Lacrosse
The winter workouts are really great for the team to build strength before the season starts. Not only does it help with injury prevention, but it gives us all time to bond after school to clear our heads and train as a team.
-Avery Song '22, Girls' Lacrosse Player
尼克·兰博，23岁
The 十大彩票网赌平台 weight room has significantly increased my performance on the athletic field and has assisted me in reaching my athletic goals. The trainers are always present to assist anyone with injuries and help them get back on the field as soon as possible. The weight room and trainers are the backbone of our athletic department, and all the athletes are thankful for their presence. The school has given athletes the opportunity to enhance their performance by keeping the weight room open daily from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. The weight room and training room have all the equipment I need to succeed as an athlete. The football team and all other teams are very thankful for it.
十大彩票网赌平台’s Athletic Performance Program offers all sports the opportunity to conduct pre-season fitness testing. This allows Head Coaches an insight into the fitness levels of their teams as they head into pre-season. Coaches are then able to gage how much time needs to be spent on fitness during those crucial weeks. The battery of tests are designed around the demands of the individual sport but can include the following:
十大彩票网赌平台’s student athletes are able to organize a full team, smaller group, or individual programming. Everything is tailored to the needs of the individual and the physical demands of the sport they play.
十大彩票网赌平台’s student athletes can also receive advice on nutrition, diet, and hydration. See below for a recent example of a plan provided to a player on the boys' soccer team who wanted to maximize protein and eliminate added sugars and saturated/trans fats.
一天
早餐
午餐
晚餐
小吃
周一
Scrambled Eggs on Whole Wheat Toast
Turkey, Lettuce, Tomato and Cheese on a Whole Wheat Bread and Sunflower Chips
辣椒
水果
-鹰嘴豆泥和蘸酱
酸奶
蛋白奶昔
蛋白质的酒吧
-Oatmeal Cookies
花生黄油
爆米花
巧克力牛奶
-Chips and Salsa
小道混合
-谷物和牛奶
周二
酸奶和水果
Grilled Chicken, Tomato and Lettuce on a Whole Wheat Wrap and Sunflower Chips
Chicken Stir Fry with Brown Rice
周三
Boiled Eggs on Toast
Tuna Salad, Lettuce Tomato on Whole Wheat Toast and Sunflower Chips
Chicken, Sweet Potatoes and Black Beans
周四
Cereal and Whole Wheat Toast
Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken
Whole Wheat Pasta with Shrimp, Broccoli, and Sauce
体重的房间: The 十大彩票网赌平台 Weight Room was completely refurbished in the summer of 2009, and the room features free weights and weight stack machines and a full range of cardio equipment, including four stationary bikes, 动感单车, 四个跑步机, three rowing ergs, 和一个滑雪运动员. 十大彩票网赌平台 has a Strength and Conditioning Coach on staff that can help athletes throughout the year with both in and out of season training programs. In addition to this equipment there are also a full set of kettlebells, 药球, 沙子的重量, 墙球, 阻力带, 盒子, balance balls and a power training area.
Workout Area in Gym: This space was created for smaller groups of athletes to work on more functional movements. In this area there is a gym floor with battle ropes, 上拉杠, 盒子, 跳过绳子, 梯子, boxing equipment and hurdles. It allows individuals and smaller groups to focus on sports specific training in a more private setting.
Athletic Training Room: The Athletic Training Room is a state of the art facility with cryotherapy (ice bath) and thermotherapy equipment. 十大彩票网赌平台s athletes are able to make appointments with two head trainers to ensure that they are in peak condition for performance. The Athletic Training Room is a space where this therapeutic treatment can be optimally delivered.
其他角色: Boys' Varsity Head Soccer Coach and 12th Grade Dean
内容: Coach Leather joined 十大彩票网赌平台 in 2014 and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach. He designs and implements workouts for athletes who compete in a variety of sports at the school. Coach Leather is a published author in the field of athletic performance and game intelligence. He continues to work in academia in the field of Exercise Science. Coach Leather has 20 years of experience coaching at the highest level, and this expertise enables him to create programming that is truly specific to the sport of the athlete.
Coach Leather received a Bachelor in Sports and Exercise Science from the University of Birmingham and a Masters in the 艺术 of Teaching from Montclair State University.
