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Joel Coleman

• King’s Fork Middle School, 8th Grade
• Track & Field - 2007 AAU Jr Olympics 100m, 400m, 4x400, 800m National Champion w/national records in the 400m and 800m, 4th straight 800m national title
• Football - 2006/07 Hampton Roads Wolfpack Football MVP of Offense, Battle of the Stars Youth Football Classic Most Outstanding Player
• Basketball - 2007 Portsmouth Youth Basketball League City Wide Most Outstanding Player in All – Star Tournament

Why Do You Train?
I train to get better in the sports that I participate in. I always remember the phrase “Practice Makes Perfect.” So my thought process is if I continue to train hard then I will see the results.

What Are Your Training Goals
My training goals are to get stronger, faster, and quicker.

What Are Your Sports Goals
My long term sports goal is to become a professional football player or track athlete. However for the time being, my goal is to continue to set national records in track, and strive to be the best in football in order to pave the way to reaching my long term goals. I also want to continue to make honor roll in school so that when colleges look at me for sports, they will see that I am just as good academically.

Who's Your Athletic Role Model? Who's Your Favorite Athlete From the 757?
My Athletic Role Model and Favorite Athlete from the 757 are one in the same, LaShawn Merritt. LaShawn is a Portsmouth native who is currently a professional track athlete and is ranked in the top 3 in the world for the 400m. He continues to be true to his sport, training hard, and being a good example to kids by showing that if you stay humble, work hard, and be patient, you will reach your goals.

Velocity Coach on Joel Coleman
"Since being exposed to our program here at Velocity, Joel has been able to take his incredible natural talent and speed, and transform into an elite athlete despite his young age. Now, not only does he move faster and more explosively, but he has also improved his running technique and power."
-- Brian Maurer, Senior Sports Performance Coach

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Training the Imbalance: Part 1 – The Hip Flexor”

To Test for Weakness:
1. Stand on one foot with opposite foot on a plyo box (24” is suggested). The knee should be hip level.
2. With hands on your head, lift foot off box and hold for 5 seconds
Result: Inability to lift and hold indicates weakness

To Correct the Weakness:
1. Position yourself as in test
2. Perform 3 sets of 10 repetitions, 2-3 days per week
3. To increase difficulty, use resistance bands from floor or around both thighs

Shawn Preston, MSED, CSCS, ATC
spreston@velocitysp.com

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What’s new at Velocity Sports Performance?

Each month in this newsletter, we will highlight what’s new at Velocity Sports Performance as well as our calendar of upcoming events.

• November is a great month to bring your team in for a FREE team trial session and/or athletic assessment (30-yd, 5-10-5, vertical jump, broad jump). During this fun/interactive session, you’ll gain valuable off-season training tips and strategies and gauge what you and/or your athletes need to focus on developing during your off-season. Call 361-5850 to schedule your free team session!

• Expanded morning adult fitness schedule and special promotions during the month of November: introductory package – $99 for 6 sessions OR enroll for 3 months and get one month FREE!

Upcoming Events:

Nov. 17th - Basketball Coaching Clinic @ Western Branch Community Center (free of charge)

Nov. 24th - Baseball Clinic (ages 9-16) 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm, $20

Dec. 1st – Open House and Coaching Clinic, Open House – 9-1 pm, Coaching Clinic – 1-3 pm

Lot’s of giveaways and great promotions during the morning Open House from 9am-1pm. The afternoon coaching clinic 1:30-3:30pm is open to all coaches in all sports – learn valuable training tips and injury prevention strategies from Hampton Roads’ premier performance training coaches.

Dec. 6th – Nutrition Fuels Performance Series – 7-8pm, General Nutrition and Proper Weight Gain-Loss Strategies

Dec. 8th - Soccer Clinic (ages 9-16) 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm, $20

Dec. 9th - Youth and Pop Warner Football Clinic (ages 8-14) 1:45 pm - 3:45 pm, $20

Dec. 15th - Volleyball Clinic (ages 12-18) 2:30 pm -4:30 pm, $20

Dec. 29th - Baseball/Softball Clinic (ages 9-16) 2:30 pm -4:30 pm, $20

For more information, please contact Velocity Sports Performance at 361-5850 or visit our website at www.velocitysp.com/hrva

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The Sentara sports medicine team consists of physical therapists, exercise physiologists, certified athletic trainers and a network of primary care physicians and orthopedic surgeons specially trained in sports medicine. Plus, our sub-specialized physical therapists are certified in spine injury management, hand rehabilitation, athletic training and manual therapy.

These therapists and athletic trainers are located in several convenient locations throughout Hampton Roads as part of our rehab network.

> Get a list of locations for sports medicine services

> Learn more about the Sentara Rehab Network

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In our effort to continue to support Hampton Roads’ area community youth organizations, Velocity Sports Performance and Sentara Sports Medicine are excited to announce new community partnerships with the following organizations:

• Chesapeake Knights Pop Warner football team
• Chesapeake Little League
• Kempsville Pony Baseball
• Lynnhaven Pony Baseball
• Old Dominion Soccer Club
• Southern Chesapeake Athletic Association
• Tidewater Volleyball Association

Please contact Tambre McClenny at 361-5850 or tmcclenny@velocitysp.com to learn how your organization can partner with Velocity and Sentara Sports Medicine.

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