Frequently Asked Questions

How is ADI different from other speed and agility centers?

ADI is focused on the total development of the student athlete and providing the individual with the instruction, guidance, motivation and mentoring to maximize their involvement in sports.

Who are the coaches at ADI?

Some of the top coaches from a wide variety of sports serve as technical trainers at ADI. They all share the mission of teaching the fundamentally correct way to perform sports skills in compassionate, personalized and positive manner.

What sports are included at ADI?

From a skills training perspective current sports include soccer, lacrosse and field hockey with plans for golf, basketball, ice hockey, wrestling, fencing, and others that can be accommodated in the current facility. From a strength, speed and agility perspective all sports are addressed with personalized programs that target the specific movements utilized in the proper execution in the sport.

How old should a student athlete be to attend ADI?

ADI is primarily focused on student athletes beginning in middle school where the attention and focus begins to appear in the maturation process.

Do you have any programs for my elementary school child who is a really good athlete?

Early athletic success must be met with understanding and focus on developing a fundamentally sound approach to sports. Every child matures at a different pace and early growth and development as an athlete must be combined with appropriate focus on learning proper form and not winning. We will be occasionally offering programs for elementary and pre-school children with a focus on movement education and instilling a fun approach to learning the basics of sports: running, jumping, throwing, kicking, and catching to develop a foundation for a life long involvement in physical activity.

My child’s school coach does not want the team members going anywhere else for training, how can I handle this?

Any coach who has your child’s best interest as the primary focus would welcome outside work that complements the teaching and coaching that they do with their team. School team coaches in season are focused on bringing individuals together in a strategic team approach to a competitive schedule. There is not enough time in the allowable schedule to address individual skill and development. Much of the skill work and athletic ability development must be performed in the off-season with maintenance programs (e.g. strength training once per week) being implemented in-season. If questioned as to what is best for your child, any reputable coach would not object to extra work done by the student athlete.

How can ADI help my child in school?

Academic achievement is often the best approach to advancing a sports career. Most of the student athletes in middle school have the aspiration of eventually playing the sport that they love in college. ADI provides access to academic counselors focused on stage appropriate support to help your child do better in school. The counselors will provide the insight, structure, planning and guidance for your child who must commit the attitude and effort to absorb the information and integrate into their daily routine.

What type of college selection assistance does ADI provide?

There are over 1,000 colleges and universities in the United States that offer sports programs, so a dedicated student athlete with proper instruction, planning, guidance and achievement can improve their chances of finding a place in the “right fit” college for sports experience and more importantly career development. Obtaining an athletic scholarship is not a practical goal, but utilizing sports involvement with academic achievement can be a powerful combination to realizing the dream of becoming a happy, productive and content adult.

How can ADI assist a college athlete?

Playing a varsity sport in college is a very demanding time commitment and the student athlete must learn to balance school work, extra curricula activities, and a social schedule in addition to the commitments required to play a varsity sport. If the student athlete thrives in managing their time to realize success in both athletic pursuits and degree completion, this demonstrates valuable abilities and capabilities to a potential employer that can carry over to career responsibilities. ADI Career Counselors utilize various proprietary instruments to help guide the college athlete to identify their strengths and areas for improvement as well as career paths that are appropriate for the individual personality.

How is ADI programming different from other fitness centers and camps?

ADI programming is centered on the premise of educating the individual student athlete about the proper way to approach a task, skill or commitment and to provide the guidance and planning needed to be successful. The proper attitude and effort is required by the student athlete in order to truly reach ones personal best. Practicing what they learn at ADI when at home and school is crucial to reaching their full potential.

What is different with the ADI way of instruction?

ADI Faculty provides explanations about the approach to learning that offers the student athlete insight into what it takes to succeed. The best interest of each individual is carefully considered in developing personal development plans and instruction is catered to the learning capabilities of each athlete. Instruction and sessions are offered in small groups with more direct interaction between the ADI Faculty and individual student athletes resulting in closer attention to the varied needs of diverse personalities.

What is the ADI Credit System and how can it help a student athlete?

ADI created the Credit System to track and document the learning and development that a student athlete experiences through the ADI Faculty and sessions. Each session that a student athlete attends is designated a credit value based upon the activity, the Faculty member presenting the session and the student faculty ratio. ADI maintains an accounting of the credits earned by each student athlete and awards a Certificate of Achievement after 100 credits, a Certificate of Merit after 300 credits and a Certificate of Distinction after 500 credits.

What is the value and use of the Certificates awarded by ADI?

The Certificates are most valuable to middle school and high school athletes during the college application and selection process since it conveys the accomplishment the student athlete achieved while training to become a well-rounded student athlete. The college admissions staff will likely understand the commitment to improve that the student established, pursued and achieved, while the coach in the college team will want to receive feedback from the ADI faculty on the type of athlete the individual is and what to expect in the future.

Do you have any programs for pre-school children?

ADI plans to utilize the facility that was designed for middle school through college student athletes during school days with programs focused on pre-school children and their parents. Appropriate programs will be offered for pre-school children with simultaneous separate programs for parents to get in condition for everyday activities.

Do you have any programs for adults?

Similar to the youth programs, ADI utilizes the facilities during non-core time for student athletes with programming for adults in activities of interest to the adult lifestyle. Lifetime sports such as golf and tennis are supported with strength, speed, agility and fitness programs designed to improve performance and avoid injuries occurring from overuse or improper form. Golf skill development along with training programs designed to have parents of young children move effortlessly through their daily routine are popular sessions at ADI.

What benefits can I expect from ADI for my student athlete?

Successful completion of ADI programs will produce a student athlete that has:

correct form in the performance of sports skills
strength, speed and agility matching their capabilities
an understanding of how sports psychology and nutrition assists in peak performance
an attention to academics and a desire to achieve success
a more focused, determined and confident perspective on sports and school
a definitive approach to selecting an appropriate college to match personal interests
direction and concentration in pursuing a suitable career