Middle School Ultimate Team Training Program

Our program begins with a thorough evaluation of each athlete, using cutting-edge testing protocols to identify their strengths and areas for improvement. This testing process provides valuable insights that guide our personalized training programs.

1. Speed Testing

Speed is a critical component of athletic success. Through our speed testing protocols, we assess an athlete’s acceleration, top-end speed, and ability to decelerate effectively. Using advanced timing systems, we capture precise data to measure:

• 10-yard sprint: Evaluating explosive starts.
• 40-yard dash: Measuring overall speed.
• Flying sprints: Assessing top-end velocity.

2. Vertical Jump

The vertical jump test measures an athlete’s lower-body power and explosiveness, which are essential for sports like basketball, volleyball, and football. Our state-of-the-art equipment ensures accurate results, helping athletes understand their jumping capabilities and track progress over time.

3. Broad Jump

Similar to the vertical jump, the broad jump evaluates horizontal power and explosiveness. This test is especially beneficial for athletes in sports requiring quick, forceful movements like soccer and track.

4. Shuttle Drill

Agility and quick direction changes are vital in almost every sport. The shuttle drill measures an athlete’s ability to accelerate, decelerate, and change directions rapidly. This test reflects an athlete’s game-day agility and reaction time.

5. Reactive Strength Index (RSI)

The RSI evaluates an athlete’s ability to rapidly generate force, combining speed and power. By measuring ground contact time during plyometric movements, we gain insights into an athlete’s reactive strength, which is essential for explosive actions like sprinting and jumping.

Once the testing phase is complete, each athlete receives a detailed report highlighting their performance in various metrics, including:

• Speed Index: A composite score of an athlete’s speed testing results.
• Agility Index: A measurement of quickness and directional control.
• Power Index: A reflection of lower-body strength and explosiveness.

Team Reports

Coaches receive an aggregated team report that provides a comprehensive overview of the group’s athletic abilities. This report includes performance averages, standout metrics, and areas for team-wide improvement, helping coaches design effective practice plans.

Individual Reports

Each athlete’s report includes personalized insights and actionable recommendations. These reports outline strengths, areas for growth, and tailored training suggestions to help them progress.

Based on the testing results, athletes participate in a sports-specific training program designed to enhance their performance in their chosen sport. Our training protocols are rooted in science and focus on developing key athletic qualities.

1. Speed Training

Speed training emphasizes mechanics and efficiency to maximize sprinting performance. Athletes learn proper running form, stride optimization, and arm drive techniques to enhance both acceleration and top-end speed.

2. Agility Training

Agility drills focus on improving reaction time, footwork, and multi-directional movement. By incorporating sport-specific scenarios, athletes develop skills that translate directly to in-game situations.

3. Power Development

Through plyometric exercises, resistance training, and explosive movements, athletes build lower-body and core strength to improve their jumping ability and overall power output.

4. Endurance and Conditioning

Sport-specific conditioning ensures athletes can sustain high levels of performance throughout a game. This includes interval training and metabolic conditioning tailored to the demands of their sport.

One of the standout features of our program is its focus on sports-specific training. Recognizing that different sports demand unique skill sets, we design training sessions to align with the requirements of each athlete’s sport.

• Basketball: Emphasis on vertical jump, quick lateral movements, and court-specific agility.
• Football: Focus on explosive starts, rapid direction changes, and tackling power.
• Soccer: Development of speed endurance, agility, and ball-handling coordination.
• Baseball/Softball: Training to enhance rotational power, sprint speed, and throwing mechanics.

By tailoring exercises to the specific needs of their sport, athletes experience improvements that directly impact their on-field performance.

Participation in our program offers more than just short-term gains—it lays the foundation for long-term athletic success.

1. Injury Prevention

By teaching proper movement mechanics and emphasizing balanced strength development, we help reduce the risk of sports-related injuries.

2. Confidence Building

As athletes see measurable improvements in their abilities, they gain confidence that carries over into their sports and everyday life.

3. Foundation for Advanced Training

The skills and knowledge acquired in this program set athletes up for success in more advanced training programs at the high school and collegiate levels.

4. Team Success

By improving individual and team-wide performance metrics, our program helps teams gain a competitive edge. Coaches benefit from having a better-prepared and more cohesive team.

At B3 Sports Performance, we combine expert coaching, state-of-the-art facilities, and a commitment to athlete development. Our Middle School Ultimate Team Training Program is more than just a training regimen—it’s a comprehensive approach to unlocking athletic potential.

What Sets Us Apart?

• Data-Driven Approach: We use testing results to create customized training plans.
• Expert Coaches: Our team of certified professionals specializes in youth athletic development.
• Positive Environment: Athletes train in a supportive and motivating setting designed to inspire their best efforts.

Help your middle school athlete take the next step in their athletic journey. The Middle School Ultimate Team Training Program at B3 Sports Performance provides the tools, guidance, and environment they need to succeed. Whether they’re looking to excel in their current sport or build a foundation for future athletic success, this program is the perfect fit.

Contact us today to learn more or schedule your team’s evaluation. Together, we’ll build stronger, faster, and more confident athletes.

B3 Sports Performance – Where Teams Get Better.

“As a middle school Basketball and Track Coach at The Bolles School, I’ve seen firsthand how important proper training is for young athletes. B3 Sports Performance has been an invaluable resource not only for my teams but also for my own children, who have trained with them over the years. The results speak for themselves—B3’s expert staff and customized approach have helped my kids improve their strength, speed, and overall athletic performance.

What sets B3 apart is their detailed testing and training methodologies. Their data-driven approach ensures every athlete gets a program tailored to their needs, which is why I’ve confidently recommended countless teams and athletes to B3. Whether it’s basketball, track, or any sport, B3 Sports Performance consistently delivers exceptional results. They’re the gold standard for sports performance training in Jacksonville.” 

– Sean Mullings, Basketball and Track Coach, The Bolles School