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Sports Physical Therapy

Sports Performance Program

Riverside Sports Physical Therapy proudly offers the following Sports Performance Classes to the community for those 7 years and older.

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Experience a program built for athletes who strive to achieve high-level performance!

Our team of Sports Performance Specialists will you help individually, or your team collectively, reach personalized identified goals. Whether it be improvements in strength, power, speed, or agility, we will develop a program to fit your goals. Our small-group classes will focus on different areas that include vertical jump enhancement, improving power/speed, as well as adult fitness.

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Vertical Jump Enhancement

“Power Hour”

“Power Hour” is a dynamic and science-based athletic development program that places a significant emphasis on vertical jump performance. Designed to enhance athletes’ vertical jump abilities, this 60-minute class employs a strategic approach that focuses on building up “braking” mechanisms, training the body to decelerate effectively, and ultimately generating force in a vertical plane.

Athlete Measurements:

• Y-Balance assessment of single leg performance
• VALD Force Decks power & symmetry metrics that measure vertical plane performance

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Unlocking Power and Speed

“Velocity Surge”

“Velocity Surge” focuses on utilizing a combination of simple and advanced technique plyometric drills, all backed by science-based principles. By incorporating extensive plyometrics and sprint mechanics, we specifically target improving 10-yard, 30-yard, 40-yard, and even 60-yard sprint time and performance to develop a more powerful athlete.

Athlete Measurements:

• VALD Smart Speed to assess speed and agility through a laser-gate timing system
• VALD Force Decks power & symmetry metrics that measure vertical and horizontal performance


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Holistic Approach to Adult Fitness

“Ignite Fit”

“Ignite Fit” is an invigorating fitness class designed specifically for adults who are committed to improving their overall fitness levels. The class is centered around functional training with a strong emphasis on movement and high-performance workouts that are guaranteed to be fun and burn calories. The sessions will include continuous monitoring with testing and subsequent re-testing to ensure progress is being made.

Athlete Measurements:

• Y-Balance assessment of single leg performance
• VALD Force Decks power & symmetry metrics that measure vertical and horizontal performance

 

“Power Hour”

Dynamic and science-based athletic development program that places a significant emphasis on vertical jump performance.

Tues: 5:00-9:00 PM (4 separate classes by age)
Bodybuilder exercising with barbell in the gym

“Velocity Surge”

Focuses on utilizing a combination of simple and advanced technique plyometric drills, all backed by science-based principles.

Thurs: 5:00-9:00 PM (4 separate classes by age)
An African American athlete runs sprint drills on a stadium track. She is running with a parachute attached to her for resistance training.

“Ignite Fit”

Invigorating fitness class designed specifically for adults who are committed to improving their overall fitness levels.

Mon & Wed: 6:00-7:00 AM
A group of young and active female and male Caucasian people with female cross trainer, exercise with weight balls, during a group workout at the gym

Schedule

Ignite Fit (Adult Class): Monday & Wednesday- 6:00-7:00 AM

 

Power Hour (Vertical Jump)

7-11 y/o: Tuesday- 5:00-6:00 PM

12-14 y/o: Tuesday- 6:00-7:00 PM

15-17 y/o: Tuesday- 7:00-8:00 PM

18+: Tuesday- 8:00-9:00 PM

 

Velocity Surge (Speed/Power)

7-11 y/o: Thursday- 5:00-6:00 PM

12-14 y/o: Thursday- 6:00-7:00 PM

15-17 y/o: Thursday- 7:00-8:00 PM

18+ y/o: Thursday- 8:00-9:00 PM

Pricing Model

GROUP CLASSES

Single Group Class (Velocity Surge, Power Hour, Ignite Fit) - $15 per class
Monthly Group Class Membership (Velocity Surge, Power Hour, Ignite Fit) - $120/month

PERSONALIZED TRAINING

Single Class: $55
4-Class Pack: $220
8-Class Pack: $440
12-Class Pack: $600

TEAM TRAINING

Please contact us for information and pricing.

Our Team

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James Fiorella, CSCS, USAW, FMS

Sports Performance Specialist

J[email protected]
 757-725-6589

James Fiorella is the Sports Performance Specialist for Riverside Health, leading programming for all sports performance. In his role, James works collaboratively with the entire Sports Medicine team as well as the local community to design and execute programming to improve the well-being of every athlete he works with. Prior to Riverside, James worked as the Strength & Conditioning Coordinator at Chowan University and as an Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach at Norfolk State University. He specializes in developing programs for both youth and global athletic development. He is credentialed as a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA) as well as USA Weightlifting (USAW) and Functional Movement Systems (FMS).

Kinston "Skinny" Carson

Kinston "Skinny" Carson, CSCS, CPT, CES, PES

Sports Performance Specialist

[email protected]
 Cell: (804) 296-8464

Kinston "Skinny" Carson is a highly credentialed Sports Performance professional dedicated to maximizing athletic potential. A native of Tappahannock, Virginia, Skinny holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology and Health Sciences from the College of William and Mary and a Master of Science degree in Athletic Training from the University of Lynchburg. His experience as a left-handed pitcher and outfielder at the collegiate level provides him with a unique understanding of the demands placed on athletes.

Prior to joining our Riverside Health team, Skinny served as the Director of Sports Performance at the WISC (Williamsburg Indoor Sports Complex). His extensive background include working with elite middle school, high school, college, and professional athletes. Skinny holds certifications as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Certified Personal Trainer (CPT), Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES), and Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES). Skinny's expertise is in optimizing athletic potential, while maintaining a strict focus on injury prevention and longevity.

Skinny currently resides in Williamsburg, Virginia with his wife, Julianna, and 10-month old son, Jack.