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Staff
Director of Strength and Conditioning
James K. Sulc Jr., M.Ed., CSCS
Office (804) 358-2775
jks_fitness@verizon.net
jamie@u-turn.org
Jamie is an experienced and qualified strength coach who brings years of experience to the program. He graduated from the University of Virginia in May 2006 with a Master of Education in physical education specializing in exercise physiology. Prior to graduating he became a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). He served as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Western Albemarle High School for the academic year 2004-2005. He also was a graduate assistant with the University's strength and conditioning program, working with varsity teams such as men's and women's swimming, football, women's soccer, and wrestling. Jamie provides one on one instruction in strength and conditioning as well as general wellness and fitness.
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Training
U-TURN Sports Academy is a sports institute. Classes are full quarters in length (3 months/ 12 weeks).
Our quarter system goes as follows:
- Fall: September to December
- Winter: December to March
- Spring: March to June
- Summer: June to September
Athletes must go through a strength and conditioning evaluation to determine training level.
TRAINING OPTIONS
- Individual Lessons (private/semi-private)
- Group Training (groups of 6-12)
- Team Training (teams of 10-20 athletes)
- Next-Level Training (our #1 program)
(Any strength and conditioning program may be tailored to an individual's or team's specific needs)
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Benefits of Strength Training
Many parents are apprehensive about their athletes lifting weights. However, your athletes will not simply be lifting weights! They will be engaged in a full fledged strength and conditioning program designed to improve athletic performance in all sports in which they participate. Please feel free to stop by and watch one of your athlete’s training sessions or contact Jamie directly with any questions, comments, or concerns you may have. We look forward to working with each and every athlete that enters U-Turn’s doors.
NSCA Position Statements Regarding Strength and Conditioning
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