Programming
In-Season Training–For each team, training sessions are scheduled and attended twice a week. Each team has a specific program that is designed for injury prevention and sports performance. Each team member receives a customized strength training program that is specific to his or her individual abilities (based on pre-season testing).
Pre-season/Post-season Conditioning Curriculum–Sessions during these periods are scheduled three times a week. Team training continues with a comprehensive focus on rehabilitation, injury prevention, flexibility, hypotrophy, speed development, explosive power, and conditioning. Each team member receives a sports-specific strength training program that is customized to his or her individual ability (based on post-season testing).
Curriculum
Preseason Conditioning Class–Student-athletes not participating in a team sport prior to an upcoming season have the opportunity to register for preseason conditioning class for a physical education credit. Three times a week students gather in sports-specific groups and train for their upcoming season. Similar to in-season training, custom programs are administered for each sport.
Practices–Athletes must have a current medical exam before they can participate with the preseason class. Training days and times are printed on the Strength and Conditioning calendar. All athletes are expected to be dressed and ready to practice at the scheduled time.
20 Practice Rule–With preseason conditioning classes, students are not expected to communicate their absences. They are, however, required to attend 20 classes to receive a P.E. credit. They are also expected to sign in daily in order to verify their attendance. Failure to sign in will count as an absence. Frequent (3) unexcused lateness may result in removal from the class.
Personal Belongings–All personal belongings must be locked in a locker. Students can get a lock and locker from the Equipment Manager.
Injuries–The school’s trainers must first assess any injury that interferes with an athlete’s ability to participate. Injured athletes who are working with our trainers are still part of the team and must check in with the coach each practice day.
Registration–Preseason conditioning corresponds with the athletic season (not the academic semester). In order to participate in preseason conditioning the athlete must turn in a registration form to the Strength and Conditioning coach by the following dates:
Fall Season–September 9
Winter Season–November 11
Spring Season – March 2
Internship program
The Strength & Conditioning Internship Program provides high school seniors and college students with the opportunity to obtain professional experience in the field of Strength & Conditioning during an academic career. The purpose of this experience is to augment formal classroom instruction, experiment with theory and concepts, utilize practical applications, and to begin the development of professional competency. Interns will also be exposed to different philosophies and ideas, and become an active participant in integrating methodology into our system of training.
Responsibilities
Daily duties and responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Facility and equipment maintenance
- Athletes attendance recording
- Equipment set-up and breakdown
- Maintain and organize training records and equipment inventory
- Assist coaches exercise technique analysis
- Assist with strength & conditioning camps
- Data entry for individual workouts and testing results
- Administer test procedures, dynamic warm up for running workouts, pre-workout for lifting sessions, and post-workout stretching and cool down
- Assist with modifications with any program design changes
- Record and analyze video breakdown (Using Dartfish Program)
Qualifications
- Proficient with Anatomy
- Computer skills using Word and Excel
- Excellent communication skills
- Attention to detail
Details
- Duration: late May to mid-August
- Hours: To be announced
- Stipend: $9 per hour
Requirements
Send cover letter and resume to Darnell Clark, Strength & Conditioning Coach, by May 1.
Facilities
Our 2,600-square-foot, state-of-the-art Strength & Conditioning Center includes 11 Sorinex power racks and whisperlink rubber surface platforms that provide our teams with safe, designated work spaces to perform a variety of Olympic lifts and other dynamic movements. The facility also has Hammer Strength plate-loaded machines, a free weight area with 2.5 tons of dumbbells, and an open area for agility, plyometric, and core training.
contact
Darnell Clark, MPE, CSCS
Strength & Conditioning Coach
(704) 943-4781
Darnell Clark is responsible for the daily development and implementation of strength and conditioning programs for 64 middle school, junior varsity, and varsity athletic teams at Charlotte Country Day School. He received his BS from Northwestern University where he was a collegiate athlete, and received his Masters of Physical Education (MPE) from Arizona State University where he served as an assistant coach in the Sports Performance Department prior to joining CCDS in 2004.