Whatever your sport, Ball Yard Training

will take you to the next level!

FOOTBALL BASKETBALL BASEBALL SOFTBALL SOCCER

VOLLEYBALL GOLF WRESTLING MARTIAL ARTS

PERFORMANCE YOUTH ATHLETIC TRAINING (PYAT) ages 6 - 13

PERFORMANCE ATHLETIC TRAINING (PAT) ages 14 - 21

ELITE PERFORMANCE TRAINING (EPT) advanced athletes

DEVELOPS & IMPROVES:

Footwork & Speed Agility & Balance Strength & Core Stamina

Flexibility Coordination Reaction Time Focus Confidence

the Ball Yard: DISTINCTIVE PERFORMANCE TRAINING FOR THE SERIOUS ATHLETE

We are proud to offer one of the most innovative performance training programs in the area. We are able to maintain the affordability of group training, while addressing the specific needs of the individual athlete. All athletes and their bodies are not the same. We know that performance training has to be designed around each athlete's strengths, weaknesses and physical needs.

Our athletes are carefully assessed individually as part of the training program. Dr. Frank Conley, a chiropractor specializing in sports injury and injury prevention, is our primary trainer for our Performance Athletic Training Program and also performs the assessment for the athletes in all of our programs. Also integral in the process is Yaron Peters, MS, who in addition to being a primary trainer in our Elite Performance Program, is also one of three Los Angeles area certified Muscle Activation Technique (MAT) therapists.

The qualifications and backgrounds of our primary trainers is one of the key strengths of our programs. Effective-and safe-training has to incorporate an in-depth understanding of anatomy, kiniesiology, and injury preventiontion. Parents and coaches often make the critical mistake of not investigating the background of the trainers in the programs they choose. Sadly, there are a lot of underqualified individuals who obtain internet "certification" and run training programs, without any formal education or study in the field. There are programs like NASM and RTS that do provide legitimate and effective training. A trainer has to be able to recognize potential injury in the athlete, as well as physical limitations that have to be addressed in training. This knowledge has to be translated and available to the staff and program instructors. Not all bodies are the same, and there is a wide disparity in physical development and ability in every athletic group. It presents a serious limitation to program development and management if the primary trainers lack the experience and extensive knowledge needed regarding performance training, body physiology, kiniesiology, injury care and prevention.

State of the art body strength and core techniques are key elements in our training program. Our programs are modified for each athlete individually, as well as for each sport.

Our training improves agility and footwork, balance and coordination, and reaction time and confidence in addition to speed and basic strength

WHAT MAKES OUR TRAINING DIFFERENT?

Our training is derived from state of the art techniques that are utilized by the most elite and dedicated professional athletes in the world. Unlike most group/team programs-which offer a one size fits all approach to training, we are able to modify our training to accomodate the specific needs of the individual athlete. Our modifications are based upon the assessment by our highly qualified, educated, and properly certified trainers. One of the most important facets of our performance training is developing fundamental and athletic movement through a complete range of motion, rather than focusing on a specific muscle group. Proper physiological movement involves the coordinated effort of both large and small muscle groups that must be exercised together. Conventional training typically causes overdevelopment of large muscle groups at the expense of the smaller muscle groups which will lead to a reduced effective range of motion and limit athletic performance. The small muscle groups are critically important to proper muscular action and also injury prevention. If the small muscle groups are not properly developed, they become a weak link in the range of motion, and represent potential injury as well as limitation. Our training focuses on developing the right muscle balance in a range of motion, and can correct existing imbalances in the young athlete.

WE OFFER MORE THAN JUST TRAINING

NUTRITION

Our athletes learn about proper nutrition as part of the training regimen. Many programs push supplements- we push education. Our first step is always teaching better basic nutrition and we recommend the use of natural products rather than manufactured supplements whenever possible.

INJURY /PAIN TREATMENT AND INJURY PREVENTION

In addition to athletic training, we offer treatment for pain and injury, as well as injury prevention using advanced and effective treatment methods including Muscle Activation Technique, Sport Injury Chiropractic Care, and Chiropractic Deep Tissue Care. All of our services are based on solving problems, not symptoms.

Dr. Frank Conley is a chiropractor specializing in sports injury treatment and prevention. Dr. Conley has professionally trained youth athletes for over 15 years and is the primary trainer and program director for our Performance Youth Athletic Training (PYAT) and Performance Athletic Training (PAT). Dr. Conley also provides the assessment for the athletes in all of our programs. A football player at UCLA and Kennedy High School, Dr. Conley incorporates his medical background, athletic experience and training in formulating PYAT and PAT training sessions.The ability to pinpoint and correct muscle imbalances at an early age allows the youth athlete to develop healthy fundamental movement and improve effective ranges of athletic motion.

Yaron Peters is a primary trainer and a program contributor to our

training programs. Yaron obtained his MS in exercise fitness and biomechanics and is NASM certified. Yaron played collegiate baseball at South Carolina, led the Gamecocks to the finals of the College World Series and was the 2002 SEC Player of the Year. Yaron also played professional baseball in the Atlanta Braves organization. In addition, Yaron is one of 3 Los Angeles area certified Muscle Activation Therapy (MAT) specialists. MAT is a revolutionary injury treatment and prevention technique that specifically focuses on addressing and correcting the actual muscular problem in an injury, rather than treating the symptom. MAT is not only effective for sports injuries, but also for anyone experiencing chronic pain.

PERFORMANCE YOUTH ATHLETIC TRAINING

We are proud to introduce Performance Youth Athletic Training, a specialized program developed for the youth athlete between 6 and 13 years of age. A common mistake made by coaches and parents is to teach sports specific skills before teaching fundamental body movement. Agility, balance and coordination can be trained, but are often overlooked, or taken for granted. PYAT provides young athletes a weekly session to develop and refine basic agility and footwork, balance and coordination, strength and speed. It is an important stage in training, and prepares the young athlete for the more intensive training and competition required at the high school level, while improving current performance. Athletes and their fundamental movements are assessed and individual training is integrated into the program to address their specific needs. Whatever the sport, whatever the fitness need, PYAT training will be an incredible benefit to the young player.

SOME PERFORMANCE YOUTH ATHLETIC TRAINING REFERRALS

PYAT training is amazing. There was a noticeable difference in the level of play and performance of our PYAT players in only two weeks. I understand how important performance is, even in this age group, and the need to develop and refine both athleticism and skills to get them ready to compete at the high school level. PYAT will set a new standard for the serious athlete.

David Burke, manager, Northridge Scorpions, 10u travel baseball.

As a youth football coach for several years, I have seen young players struggle to learn the skills needed to play tackle football and, a significant portion of my practice time is spent on basic conditioning. There is only so much I can do in practice, and the players who are ahead of the curve in coordination and body control are the ones that are successful. In football, one step can be the difference. As a coach, I recognize what PYAT means to the young athlete. As a parent, I have had the pleasure to see my son make great strides in less than one month in PYAT training. PYAT gets my vote, as both a coach and a parent.

Mike La Porte, head coach Chatsworth Chiefs youth football

PERFORMANCE ATHLETIC TRAINING

The PAT program is designed for the prep level athlete. It incorporates a more intensive strength and core development regimen into the training program in addition to the continued refinement of fundamental movement and agility. Athletes will train 2 to 4 times per week, generally in the summer or off season, based upon their personal goals and needs. We recommend a one time per week session during the season not only to maintain development, but also to identify and correct any muscle imbalances that may lead to injury.

SOME PERFORMANCE ATHLETIC TRAINING REFERRALS

I played baseball at Chatsworth, one of the best high school programs in the nation, and have trained in many different programs. I can personally vouch for the intensity of the Ball Yard training. If you want to succeed at high school and beyond, this is the training and the people you need.

Nick Devian, Pierce College, 1st Team All City 2007, 1st Team All West Valley League 2007

I can tell you that performance training at the Ball Yard helped set me apart and realize my goals to play college softball in a competitive program that met my academic needs as well. You want to perform- get to the Ball Yard.

Julie Fernandez Harvard Westlake HS 1st Team All CIF Letter of intent signed to LeHigh University

I have two of my children in Ball Yard training, my son for high school football and my daughter for softball. The results speak for themselves. There is a difference in their self confidence that to me far outweighs their obvious performance gains. Hands down, it doesn't get better than at the Ball Yard

Julie Fernandez Harvard Westlake HS 1st Team All CIF Letter of intent signed to LeHigh University

PROGRAM COSTS

PYAT

ATHLETES 6 TO 13

$ 30.00 per session (team/group rates and individual packages available- 10% discount)

Sessions are approximately 75 minutes long. One session per week

Invididual and group rates available

Athletes should bring a water bottle, towel and appropriate training shoes and clothing.

PAT

ATHLETES 14 AND UP

$ 35.00 per session (team/group rates and individual packages available-10% discount)

Sessions are approximately 90 minutes long. 2 -4 sessions per week depending upon the athlete.

Athletes should bring a water bottle, towel and appropriate training shoes and clothing.

Elite Performance Training

ADVANCED ATHLETES

Please call for rates

Sessions available every day and evening Monday through Saturday. Sundays by appointment only

We accept: VISA Mastercard American Express

MAT SESSIONS AVAILABLE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY PLEASE CALL 818 718-2898

The Ball Yard 20945 Nordhoff Street Chatsworth 818 718-2898

less than one block west of De Soto

THE BALL YARD: THE HITTING SPECIALISTS

Learn the right way to hit!

When it comes to hitting instruction for baseball and softball, the Ball Yard stands alone. There are many hitting mythologies that are taught to young hitters which essentially create fatal flaws. We are dedicated to providing the finest hitting instruction based upon our understanding of both proper swing mechanics as well as proper kiniesiology of motion. Video tape analysis is a key component of our training program, and greatly enhances the student's ability to understand and learn. CALL 818 718-2898 to schedule an evaluation or hitting appointment.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE BALL YARD'S DAVID COOPER, OF CAL, SELECTED IN THE 1st ROUND OF THE 2008 MLB PLAYER DRAFT.

DAVID JOINS OUR OTHER FIRST ROUND DRAFTEES

JOE BORCHARD ( 2000) DELMON YOUNG ( 2003)

RYAN BRAUN ( 2005) AND TREVOR CROWE (2005)

The Ball Yard 2008 comeback hitters:

Jody Gerut San Diego Padres Gabe Kapler Milwaukee Brewers Scott Posednik, Colorado Rockies

The Ball Yard 2008 rookie hitters:

Ben Francisco, Cleveland Indians

The BallYard 2008 Collegiate hitters:

David Cooper, CAL (1st round) Josh Satin, CAL (6th round)

Jeff Kobernus, CAL ) Brandon Crawford, UCLA (4th round) Alden Carrithers, UCLA, ( 15th round

Cord Phelps, STANFORD (3rd round)

Kevin Muno USD, SOPH Dan Muno, FRESNO FR