Welcome to Schaabsport

OUR TRAINING PHILOSOPHY

Schaab Sport Philosophy Training is about indirect transfer to sport. Squatting heavier, sprinting faster, or jumping higher doesn’t guarantee improved sport performance. Instead, these qualities make athletes more athletic, facilitating easier learning and improvement in their sport. The best athlete may not be the best player, but they have the greatest potential to become one.

01.

Movement Patterns

Focus on training movements, not just exercises.

02.

Track and Field &

Gymnastics

Apply principles to maximize strength, power, speed, and overall athleticism.

03.

Foundation First

Build competency in basic movements, address weaknesses, and strengthen tendons and ligaments.

04.

Athletic Development

Emphasize overall athleticism with sport-specific work closer to the season start.

Key principles

TRAINING
APPROACH

BODYWEIGHT & WEIGHTED MOVEMENTS

Prioritize these to enhance mobility and strength

HEAVY & QUALITY MOVEMENTS

Train heavy at specific times but ensure good movement patterns

COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING

Full-body workouts, core training, multidirectional speed work, progressive overload, and “chaotic” drills to mimic unpredictable sport situations

WHAT TO

EXPECT

EDUCATION

Learn about your body and provide feedback to improve performance and confidence

FUN ENVIRONMENT

A structured but enjoyable training atmosphere

VERSATILE EXERCISES

Significant use of bodyweight and three-dimensional movements

CORE & SPEED FOCUS

LOTS of core training and intense speed work

TRAINING SYSTEMS

By following these systems, athletes will see improvements in strength, speed, and overall athleticism, preparing them for peak performance in their sports

STRENGTH SYSTEM

2-3 strength sessions per week

Separate strength and speed sessions for optimal results

Foundational Strength Program (2-6 weeks) Focus on joint and tendon health, movement patterns, and core stability

Essential Strength I & II (3-4 weeks each) Build foundational strength with quality reps and consistent loading parameters

Power and Explosiveness (2-4 weeks) Develop power by recruiting force quickly for sports performance

SPEED & PLYO SYSTEM

2-3 speed sessions per week

Separate from strength to ensure adequate volume and intensity

Introductory Speed (2-3 weeks) Teach speed mechanics, eccentric absorption, and proper sprinting technique

Speed Essentials I, II, III (3-4 weeks each) Develop acceleration, top speed mechanics, and transfer skills to sport-specific situations