The Sports Training AcademyThe Sports Training AcademyPresented to

Student-Athletes, Parents, Coaches, Athletic Directors, & Guidance Counselors

By Maine Prince, BA, CSCS, USAW

Philadelphia Sports Training Center

Sports Training Academy OverviewSports Training Academy Overview• Student-Athlete enrichment program

• 24/7 life coaching and mentor support

• Learn the College Recruiting Process

• Prepare for life before, during, after college

• Academic & Athletic training program

• Weekly themes based on popular college majors

Issues AddressedIssues Addressed• No education or sports program for student-athletes• Graduation rate at 34% - Goal is 75% in 4 years• Traditional sports camps have 50 ppl per group• Sports injuries from lack of proper sports training• Demands of applying to college takes weeks/months• Preparing for SAT/ACT should lead up to test• Stay off the streets – Positive, friendly environment

Academy BenefitsAcademy Benefits• 8-week program to improve your quality of life• Strengthen opportunities to graduate high school• Prepare for upcoming College Admission Test• Get valuable exposure to college curriculum• Learn about various careers in the sports industry• Look forward to learning without boundaries• Focused on help student-athletes get better academically

Sports Training Academy PrinciplesSports Training Academy PrinciplesEducate

– Learn about a variety of career fields and popular college majors– Assignments given will prepare you for imposed demands of college life

Enlighten– Learn what college coaches are looking for when recruiting for scholarships– There are more ways to become a pro in the sports industry with various careers

Encourage– Positive words from instructors, counselors, and coaches at all times– Obtain knowledge about colleges to make a well-informed decision

Empower– Take control of your own destiny without fear of failure– Sustain “Academic Integrity” to improve your opportunities for scholarships

Prospective Student-AthletesProspective Student-Athletes• Must have a minimum 2.0 grade point average

• In good standing in grades 7 – 12, boys / girls

• Currently on any sports team roster

• Parental Information must be completed

• Complete the 8-week enrichment program

• Attend all academic and athletic training sessions

Student-Athlete ExpectationsStudent-Athlete Expectations• Be prepared to work on and off the field

• Complete daily reports and weekly assignments

• Actively participate in group sessions and events

• Attend community service events and projects

• Include parents in all daily activities

• Graduate from high school and goto and college

Parental ExpectationsParental Expectations

• Be involved in all of your children’s activities

• Make sure that your child has transportation

• Plan, prepare, & cook meals at home 5 days/week

• Attend your child’s presentation day on career day

• Actively participate in college recruiting process

• Volunteer at community service projects

Academic PerformanceAcademic Performance• Weekly enrichment themes from college majors

• No unexcused absences from any sessions

• Complete daily/weekly assignments given• Take College Admission Testing in Fall – junior year

• Certificate of Completion and graduation

• College letters of recommendation sent

Athletic PerformanceAthletic Performance• Be on time to all training sessions and dressed

• In uniform at all times in class and on the field

• Daily training on Speed – Agility – Quickness

• All Strength & Conditioning rules obeyed

• Bio feedback given to all trainers/coaches

• Must give 150% in all training drills & exercises

Academy Program DatesAcademy Program Dates

Winter Sports Student-AthletesJuly 6th – August 28th

Sports such as:BasketballWrestlingLacrosse

Field Hockey

Fall Sports Student-AthletesJune 22nd – August 14th Sports such as:FootballTennisSoccerGolf

Important Dates to Remember

May 11th

Application Deadline

May 16th Group Interview

May 25th Personal Interview

June 1st Welcome Kits mailed

Typical Daily ScheduleTypical Daily Schedule

Half Day Schedule8am – 9am Life Skills

9am – 10am SAT/ACT Prep

10am – 11am S-A-Q Training

11am – 12pm Weight Lifting

12pm – 1pm Lunch

Full Day Schedule8am – 9am Life Skills

9am – 10am SAT/ACT Prep

10am – 11am S-A-Q Training

11am – 12pm Weight Lifting

12pm – 1pm Lunch

1pm – 2pm Leadership Skills

2pm – 3pm Competitions

3pm – 4pm Guest Speaker

Application ProcessApplication Process• Referred by a sports team coach via email/phone

• Complete a prospective student-athlete application

• Submit application prior to the May deadline

• Attend a group interview with other applicants

• If eligible, schedule a one-on-one interview

• When selected, receive a welcome packet of info.

Academy HighlightsAcademy Highlights• Similar ambitions, goals, and setting with peers

• Instructed by former collegiate student-athletes

• Weekly guest speakers from professional fields

• Skills on career, leadership, character, and life

• Research self-selected Top 75 colleges to attend

• “Importance of Education & Impact of Sports”

College Recruiting ProcessCollege Recruiting Process

• The earliest NCAA recruiting process begins

• Improving your sports skills and academics

• Progressing year after year on & off the field

• Being A Prospective Student-Athlete

• Recruiting Periods & NCAA Calendar

• Collegiate Athletic Associations in the U.S.

Academy LocationsAcademy LocationsTemple UniversityGeasey Field - 15th & Norris

Features

Four-lane 400-meter track

Football Field – Outdoor

Turf Field

3,000 square foot weight roomState of the art strength equipment

PSTC @ Tri-State Sports63 Concord Road - Aston, PA

Features

80,000 square foot indoor facility

5,000 square foot weight room

Two Indoor SprinTurf Fields

Indoor Court Roller In-Line Rink

Outdoor football field & pool

Probability of Life after high schoolProbability of Life after high school

Student Athletes Men's Basketball Football

High School Student Athletes 546,335 1,071,775

High School Senior Student Athletes 156,096 306,221

NCAA Student Athletes 16,571 61,252

NCAA Freshman Roster Positions 4,735 17,501

NCAA Senior Student Athletes 3,682 13,612

NCAA Student Athletes Drafted 44 250

Percent High School to NCAA 3.00% 5.70%

Percent NCAA to Professional 1.20% 1.80%

Percent High School to Professional 0.03% 0.08%

Economic Impact of a College DegreeEconomic Impact of a College Degree

Average Salaries in a lifetime•High School Diploma = $500K•Associates Degree = $1 Million•Bachelor’s Degree = $3 Million•Graduate Degree = $5 Million

•Based on working life span up to age 65

Open Enrollment Colleges in PAOpen Enrollment Colleges in PACollege City ST

Albright College Reading PA

Carlisle PA

Dickinson College

Lancaster PA

Gettysburg PA

Huntington PA

Wilkes-Barre PA

King's College

Annville PA

Allentown PA

Greensburg PA

Selinsgrove PA

Collegeville PAUrsinus College

Yes, We Can…GraduateYes, We Can…Graduate

• Goal is to Graduate “On Time”

• Making a Change to Move Forward

• Be realistic about your opportunities

• Participation in sports is a privilege

• Collegiate playing days is limited

• Taking your Athletic Career to the Next Level

QuestionsQuestions

Questions / Feedback AppreciatedQuestions / Feedback Appreciated• Questions about the content of the program

• Want to know how to get nominated

• We want to make sure you get what you want

• How can we make sure that you graduate

• When do you prepare for college life

• What types of careers are you interested in

Contact PSTCContact PSTC

267-940-PSTC

Temple Office

1510 Cecil B. Moore

Philadelphia, PA 19123

Center City Location

640 North Broad St

Philadelphia, PA 19130

Training Facility Location

63 Concord Road

Aston, PA 19014