The Athlete Factory is a high -level athletic fitness , skills, and performance development company. AF Academy is designed with the youth athlete in mind. Our long-term athlete development system provides a planned, systematic, and progressive approach to help today’s youth realize their athletic potential. Made of safe, challenging, and enjoyable techniques, our programming will build an athletic foundation that will transcend across all sports. The AF Academy consists of three distinct levels consistent with developmental patterns. Each AF Academy athlete will be grouped with athletes of the same level and they will only train with athletes within their level. Level 1 Athlete: Elementary aged athletes (approximately 6yrs – 9yrs) Level 2 Athlete: Middle school aged athletes (approximately 10yrs – 13yrs) Level 3 Athlete: High school aged athletes (approximately 14yrs – 18yrs) *adjustments may be implemented based on maturity levels of the individual athlete Throughout each level of the AF Academy, we will cover the following: DEVELOPMENT OF TRAINING KNOWLEDGE • Theory and Terminology • Creating a Healthy Lifestyle – proper nutrition and physical activity ATHLETIC DEVELOPMENT • Establish Core Strength and Flexibility • Development of Motor Skills and Movement Patterns • Coordination & Balance • Strength Training Preparation via Body-Weight Exercises and Basic Weight-Lifting Skills • Institute Speed, Plyometric & Conditioning Bases • Functional Strength Exercises • Sports Specific Strength Training • Speed and Agility Training *AF Academy sessions are approximately one-hour in length As a whole, athletes are the fittest, leanest, and strongest group of people on the planet. If your goals include to become fitter, leaner, stronger, or more athletic, then you simply must Train Like an Athlete. The AF Athlete membership is beyond a normal gym experience. In this goal oriented program, the AF Athlete will have the opportunity to become healthier, fitter, stronger, and leaner versions of themselves, regardless of their current fitness level. With a designed core curriculum, AF Athletes will be guided by our AF Coaches through a series of circuit-based group classes. These classes build the individual athlete while creating a community that supports and pushes each other to new limits. Designed to test you and get results, AF Athlete classes are energetic, challenging and fun. Whether you are a world-class athlete or someone making a life change, our classes will take you out of your comfort zone and reward you with a leaner, fitter, and stronger you. In order to accomplish your fitness goals, The AF Athlete requires true commitment through regular attendance. Regardless of where you are in your fitness journey, The Athlete Factory can help you discover the athlete inside.