The clinic for Speed, agility and quickness training can help athletes to improve their performance. The SAQ training is an effective way of improving quickness and acceleration along with explosive and elastic jump power in young soccer players. This clinic will help soccer players reach their full potential. The location of the clinic will be at SSA Complex from 6:30pm - 8:00pm and you can choose from two group sessions. Session #1 is in June on Tuesdays and Thursdays = 4th / 6th / 11th / 13th / 18th / 20th / 25th / 27th - Session #2 is in July on Mondays and Wednesdays = 8th / 10th / 15th / 17th / 22nd / 24th / 29th / 31st

Meet the coaches who will be in attendance:

1. Lauren “Ren” Baker MA, CPT, AT-R

 

Ren has her Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology from Michigan State University while serving as a student athletic trainer to over a dozen athletic teams and over 800 athletes. She earned her Masters of Arts in Public Health from Teachers College at Columbia University while working as an Assistant Athletic Trainer working primarily with four athletic teams and over 800 athletes.

 

She is a Certified Personal Trainer with the American Council on Exercise specializing in Behavior Change. She has over 20 years of experience as a Certified Athletic Trainer helping athletes from various backgrounds become fitter and better versions of themselves. She is also BLS certified in CPR/AED and possesses a certificate in nutrition (level 1) through Precision Nutrition.

 

While she has worked with high school, college, professional (Chicago Bears and Washington Capitals), and Olympic (Women’s Gymnastics) athletes over the years, her work with the United States Marine Corps was the most influential to her personal and professional development. Ren spent 10 years rehabilitating active duty, veterans, wounded, ill, and injured, and developing fitness training programs for active-duty Marines to achieve, and maintain full combat readiness. She also served as the athletic trainer for All Marine Sports. Initiatives included assisting in developing the Combat Fitness Test for the Marine Corps, as well as serving as an SME to C-Suite Executives civilians, and the military. Ren’s areas of expertise are in the sports of soccer, football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, lacrosse, volleyball, TRX training, HIIT, functional fitness, and health coaching. 

2. Brandon Babb

 

Sports have been a defining part of his life from a young age. He embraced every opportunity to engage in various athletic endeavors, relishing the challenges and lessons they brought. However, fate took an unexpected turn when an injury sidelined Brandon from team sports just before his first year in high school. Despite this setback, he never lost my love for sports and physical activity.

 

After high school, Brandon ventured into a new chapter by enlisting in the Marine Corps, a journey that has spanned 16 years of his life. His time in the Marines has been profoundly transformative, shaping and evolving his character every step of the way. Rigorous training and deployments have been instrumental in refining crucial traits like leadership, discipline, and teamwork. These experiences instilled in him the profound importance of perseverance and adaptability, essential virtues in navigating challenges and overcoming obstacles.

 

During his tenure in the Marine Corps, Brandon focused on personal growth and inspiring and guiding others. He emphasized the importance of physical fitness to his subordinates, designing and implementing training programs that incorporated strength training, speed and agility drills, and mobility exercises. His goal was to enhance their physical capabilities and instill in them a mindset of resilience and determination.

 

In 2015, Brandon expanded his expertise by acquiring a personal trainer license and a specialist certification in fitness nutrition. This marked a pivotal moment in his career as he transitioned into a role where he could directly impact individuals' health and well-being. He is deeply passionate about training and nurturing young athletes, recognizing them as the future of sports and leadership.

 

Brandon’s philosophy revolves around instilling a strong work ethic and a passion for continuous improvement from a young age. By fostering these qualities early on, we cultivate skilled athletes and empower individuals to succeed in all aspects of life. His journey has been driven by a relentless passion for sports, strength training, speed, agility, and mobility. He is committed to sharing this passion for creating a brighter and healthier future. He is very excited to be a part of the Swansboro Soccer Association. With our collective efforts, we will create a truly exceptional program that stands out among the rest.

This camp is for players in the following birth years: 2010 / 2011 / 2012 / 2013 /2014 / 2015. This camp will take place on Friday June 14th and Friday July 12th from 6:30 - 8:00pm at the SSA Complex

At this camp you will go through different stations that are set up to put players through a variety of fast paced game like experiences that tests each players in game abilities.

Please make sure to select your position during registration

Please make sure to bring with you a soccer ball, cleats, shin guards and something to drink.