The High School Athlete: Baseball The Complete Fitness Program for Development and Conditioning

by Volkmar, Michael

• ISBN13: 9781578268221
• ISBN10: 1578268222
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2024-11-26
• Publisher: Hatherleigh Press

Summary

Get fit for baseball season! A specialized strength and conditioning program for young athletes.

Developed by best-selling fitness author and strength and conditioning expert Mike Volkmar, The High School Athlete: Baseball is the essential strength and conditioning program for any student athlete who wants to achieve and excel on the varsity baseball team. Third in The High School Athlete series, this unique program features training fundamentals for different levels of player development from pre-freshman all the way to varsity level getting ready to play in college. With over 100 workouts, The High School Athlete: Baseball also contains information geared towards a young athlete's goals and includes information on player development, motivation, and nutrition.

Author Biography

Michael Volkmar, MS, CSCS, PES, CPT, received his master's degree in Exercise Science with a specialization in Exercise, Nutrition, and Eating Behavior from George Washington University (GWU). He worked for three years as the Strength and Conditioning Coach at GWU before moving on to spend one year at the International Performance Institute of IMG Academies, FL. Mike continued his professional development by becoming the Director of Strength and Conditioning at the APEX Academies. Currently, Mike is the strength and conditioning coach at the Peddie School. He has advanced specialty certifications in strength and conditioning, post-rehab exercise, athletic development, and sports medicine.