4.1 Understanding the PSS Program Offerings

While the PSS is not a one-size-fits-all organization, our program structure MUST be consistent across the board.  Not every speed school will have the same price points or offerings, but the basic program structure should be the same.

Conduct a Market Analysis

A market analysis for our purpose does not have to be time consuming or complex.  It is simply the act of understanding your PSS market, which you need to do anyway.  To understand your market, you should focus on the following categories:

• Ages In Your Market
• Economics
• Population
• Competition 
• Household Income
• Community Organizations
• Schools and Athletics
• Range of Health Club Pricing
• Community Sports Leagues and Traveling Teams

Conducting the analysis is as simple as just documenting what you found in your research for each of the categories.  The real value is in what you learned about your market that will help you make decisions on programming, offerings, price points and scheduling.

The Basic Parisi Programs

There are 5 levels of programming within the Parisi Youth Training System:

• Parisi Pee Wee
• Game Time
• Jump Start
• Total Performance
• Elite Sports Performance
• PEAK

PARISI YOUTH CONDITIONING PROGRAMS

Pee Wee • A Little Speedster Program  

Audience:  Ages 4-6

Focus:  Motor skill development, problem solving, athletic movement, self-esteem building

Parisi Pee Wee classes teach fundamental athletic movements to children 4-6 years old. This class integrates age-appropriate educational strategies with motivational coaching. Parisi Pee Wee will develop critical motor skills and problem-solving abilities while building self-esteem and confidence

Game Time • Fast, Fun and Fit  

Audience:  Ages 7-12

Focus: Physical fitness and health awareness (not sports performance). This program is the low cost of entry into PSS.

Game Time is designed to get youth off the sofa, off electronics and into having physical fun and getting fit.  This program develops good exercise habits and nutritional awareness, as well as addressing “off-the-field” challenges facing youth today.

Parisi Game Time uses fun and exciting modalities like medicine balls, resistance bands, partner bodyweight exercises, ladders, plyometrics and yoga. Also incorporated are Parisi speed training methods and the latest in performance and strength training to make this program come alive and produce quick results, keeping youth returning for more. (Does not require a Parisi Evaluation)

SPORTS PERFORMANCE PROGRAMS

PARISI EVALUATION • Ages 7-18

Until an athlete knows his or her current level of ability, it is impossible to realistically recommend programming, create goals and monitor progress. The Parisi Evaluation is mandatory for every athlete who enters the Parisi program.

During the evaluation, athletes are taught the Parisi signature Active Dynamic Warm-Up, carefully examined during the running analysis, and tested in a battery of speed and physical strength movements. After the evaluation, every athlete with their parent meets individually with the Evaluator to review the results and select the appropriate program that fits the athlete’s needs.

JUMP START 

Audience:  Ages 7-12

Focus:  Sets an early athletic foundation

The Parisi Jump Start Program is taught by certified Parisi Performance Coaches and utilizes the most up-to-date research to build a young athlete’s physical foundation, improve their coordination and self-esteem.  Our signature speed and strength training methods are serious, but all within a fun and friendly environment to ensure the young athlete is engaged and motivated to give 110%. 

Jump Start is a must for any young person who wants to develop foundational athletic skills that will help them rise above their competition.

TOTAL PERFORMANCE 

Audience:  Ages 12-15

Focus:  Signature programming to provide maximum improvements in athletic performance

The Parisi Total Performance Program utilizes the most up-to-date research on safe athlete training techniques and injury prevention as its foundation.  This program uses our signature speed and strength training methods and cutting-edge coaching techniques from certified Parisi Performance Coaches to produce maximum improvements in athletic performance.

At this level, programming is broken down into an individual focus per session; linear speed, acceleration and deceleration, change of direction and strength. This program builds on an athlete’s physical foundation and refines their skills in order for them to maximize their strength, aerobic and/or sport specific training.  Athlete’s will also learn the skills and conditioning necessary to help prevent injuries through various warm-ups, exercises and techniques.

Basic Strength

Audience:  Ages 12-15

Focus:  Build an early foundation of strength and understanding of body mechanics

ELITE SPORTS PERFORMANCE

Audience:  Ages 14-22 (primarily HS age athletes or college students that are not PEAK athletes home on break)

Focus:  Advanced programming to provide maximum improvements in athletic performance

Parisi Elite Sports Performance transitions Total Performance athletes to their next level of ability. This program focuses on the regression and progression of our signature speed-training methods. At this level, certified Parisi Performance Coaches use their knowledge and experience to individualize strength training for their athletes based on their abilities and specific goals. 

Utilizing either Basic Strength or Advanced Strength programming, this program builds on an athlete’s physical foundation and develops their athletic abilities even further, in order for them to maximize their potential and reach their goals on game day.

Advanced Strength

Audience:  Ages 14-22

Focus:  Sport-specific strength training for those aspiring to compete at the highest levels

As a component of the Advanced program, Advanced Strength provides a sport-specific protocol for the high-level athlete to develop strength in areas that will directly transfer to their chosen sport. This high-level training pushes athletes to the next level, giving them a competitive edge as they prepare to compete at the high school, collegiate, Olympic or professional level.

PEAK 

Audience:  Elite Athletes (all ages)

Focus: Training for those aspiring to complete at the highest levels, this program provides sport specific training for athletes. (NOT SKILL SPECIFIC)

The Parisi PEAK Program was created for elite athletes who aspire to compete at the collegiate, Olympic or professional level. Delivered in semi-private sessions, this program identifies the skills that are necessary for an athlete to reach their potential at a specific sport and provides them with the training necessary to help turn “potential abilities” into “actual abilities.”  

The program focuses on an athlete’s individual needs for a specific sport and desired improvements. This high-level training aims to develop an athlete’s specific talents, while at the same time turn their weaknesses into strengths. PEAK can be added to our Jump Start and Total Performance programming to provide a comprehensive athlete training program or it can stand on its own to work only on specific needs and is also taught by certified Parisi Performance Coaches.

Advanced Strength

Audience:  Ages 13-22

Focus:  Sport-specific strength training for those aspiring to compete at the highest levels

As a component of the Advanced program, Advanced Strength provides a sport-specific protocol for the high-level athlete to develop strength in areas that will directly transfer to their chosen sport. This high-level training pushes athletes to the next level, giving them a competitive edge as they prepare to compete at the high school, collegiate, Olympic or professional level.