As most of you already know, it is important for athletes to be well trained physically in order to succeed on the diamond. The time to begin a strength and conditioning program in youth players is always up for debate, but I firmly believe, the earlier the better. Following a training program can turn a good player into a great player and an okay player into a good player. In a nutshell, this means that players that weren't born with god-given talent and size will need to work twice as hard in the weight room to compete and prepare at/for the next level.
My name is Christopher Ellis. I am a Certified Personal Trainer and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. I played four years of college baseball, two at Longwood University and two at Mount Olive College. I have a Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology from Longwood. Now that I am finally back in Virginia Beach, I am ready to guide some ball players into peak physical shape so that they are ready for the next level, whether that is college or even the pros. I have 2+ years of experience coaching Division 1 athletes in the weight room, at both Longwood University and Virginia Commonwealth University.
Feel free to email me or send me a private message with any questions you may have.
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