Please contact our Sports Academy Facilitator, Geoff Giacobbo, @ 780-444-3392 for information regarding registering for this program or arranging a school tour.
If enrolling in Sports Academy, please visit the Sports Academy website for registration links and details.
Sports like you have never had before! Sports Academy students will not only receive specialized skill and fitness training in hockey, soccer or gymnastics, cheer and dance they will also have the benefit of an enhanced physical education program.
Students will encounter physical workouts on and off the ice/field and will receive professional instruction within an environment suitable for their overall development as a player. This environment will be both relaxed and disciplined allowing the athlete to embrace all activities with an understanding of what is expected from them.
All Sports Academy students will be provided with instruction in:
Off-Ice / Off-Field Activities
Gymnastics, Cheer & Dance Program
Greater St. Albert Sports Academy is proud to announce a new activity stream in partnership with Dynamyx Gymnastics Club - Gymnastics, Cheer and Dance (GCD) for grades 4-9. This new program will give students an opportunity to experience all three disciplines and build skills in the field of artistic athletics. GCD is for all skill levels and will be offered at all five Academy schools* on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons. There will be a $230 fee per month for the GCD Academy program.
Dynamyx Gymnastics - www.dynamyxgymnastics.com
ACE Alberta Cheer Empire - www.abcheerempire.com
Hockey Program
On-ice sessions (September - June)
All students will have two ice times per week where individual skills are analyzed and developed.
Soccer Program
On-field sessions (September - June)
All students will have two field times per week (indoor/outdoor weather permitting) where basic physical, mental, technical and tactical skills are analyzed and developed.
Baseball Program (New September - June)
Our goal is to offer a comprehensive program that helps athletes at all levels grow, whether they're new to the sport or looking to take their game to the next level. Our partnership with Absolute Human Performance provides us with experienced coaches and allows us to focus on fundamentals and continue our commitment to fostering a positive and supportive team environment; we're confident this expansion will continue to provide an exciting pathway for young players to advance their skills.
Absolute Human Performance Information
INDIVIDUALIZED SKILL DEVELOPMENT
We take a long-term development approach to each athlete. This means their training is tailored to their specific needs and goals. The best way to describe our philosophy and model is they are going to receive 1-on-1 coaching in a group environment. We believe strongly in prioritizing the development of the skills that actually translate to being better on the field: throwing the ball harder, swinging the bat faster, and running faster. Improving these three qualities, coupled with an equal emphasis on the fundamental skills of hitting, fielding, and throwing will allow each player to actually improve in a tangible, quantifiable way that will be apparent the next time they step on the field.
KEEPING IT FUN
As Crash Davis said, “this game is fun, ok.” We want to make the development process as fun as possible. We love baseball and are passionate about instilling a deep love of the game in the next generation of athletes. We endeavour to do this by including lots of games in training that drive both skill development and competition.
PROPER WARM-UP & RECOVERY
A big component of the program will be creating good habits when it comes to warming up and recovery. AHP is a leading athletic performance centre in the region, and the same training principles we adhere to with all our high-level athletes will be implemented into the Futures Academy.