13754492_10153593904737035_832764783984571618_nAthletic Lab just completed our 5th annual Summer Soccer University Prep program and the results were fantastic. The program is designed for committed rising university freshman and university players to prepare for the upcoming college pre-season. We use athletic development best practices to make the athletes stronger, faster, and fitter while incorporating soccer specific elements in to the training.

Athletic Lab use an extensive battery of testing to quantify performance improvements. Along with testing, we use evidence-based, field proven training methods, the latest in sports science technology (PUSH Band, Exxentric kBox, etc) and player readiness monitoring protocols typically reserved for professionals to provide the best possible training environment for our athletes. We used 9 tests over the eight week program. Below are tests we used with the average improvements from the 10 athlete group.

Standing Vertical Jump+1.2 in.
Approach Vertical Jump+2.0 in.
30m Sprint-0.05 sec.
5-10-5 Agility-0.15 sec.
Exxentric kBox Eccentric Power+95.7 watts
PUSH Band Clean Pull Power+546 watts
Back Squat Max+13kg/29lbs
2 Minute Pushup+7 reps
Yo-Yo IR1 / IR2+5 rounds

A few notable testing scores from the group:

  • Sarah Barnes scored 40 on the Yo-Yo IR1 test. This was an improvement from her initial test in at 35.
  • Kelsey Reeves, a senior at ECU, has trained with Athletic Lab’s University Soccer Prep program for her entire collegiate career and set many all-time personal records in her final year with the program. Most notably, a Yo-Yo IR1 score of 38 and a Back Squat Max of 100kg/220lbs.
  • Will Tomlinson broke the Scholastic record for Approach Vertical Jump with 33.9 inches. This broke his personal best by 2.6 inches.
  • Three of our female athletes finished with a 100kg/220lbs Back Squat or higher.

Here’s what a few of our athletes had to say:

Thanks for all your help this summer! We will be back next summer!
– Kelley, UNC Charlotte
It was great being back this summer and I hope to be back next summer as well.
– Maura, UNC Asheville

Our Summer Soccer University Prep program runs every year for 8 weeks over summer. This year we had players from ECU, UNC Asheville, UNC Charlotte, Wingate University, Soka University, and Hampden Sydney. If you would like your name added the the list for next year’s program please contact us today.