Mentor/s
Eric Scibek Connor David
Participation Type
Poster
Abstract
This project examines the impact of year-round strength and speed training on athletic performance in elite high school baseball players at Grind Athlete Performance in Orange, CT. Six athletes consistently participated in off-season and in-season training phases, attending five weekly sessions focused on strength, speed, and agility. Over one year, athletes achieved notable gains in key performance indicators (KPIs), with average gains of 183 lbs. in the deadlift, 104 lbs. in the squat, and 70 lbs. in the bench press. The off-season training phase emphasized building foundational strength and power, leading to enhanced performance during competition. The in-season phase focused on maintaining these improvements while mitigating injury risk through strategic load management and programming. Findings support the importance of structured, year-round training to optimize athletic development and keep athletes performing safely at a high level throughout the season.
College and Major available
Exercise Science BS
Academic Level
Undergraduate student
Location
Digital Commons & West Campus West Building University Commons
Start Day/Time
4-25-2025 12:00 PM
End Day/Time
4-25-2025 2:00 PM
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 4.0 License
Prize Categories
Most Scholarly Impact or Potential, Best Visuals, Most Creative
The Impact of Year-Round Strength and Speed Training on Performance in Elite Baseball Players
Digital Commons & West Campus West Building University Commons
This project examines the impact of year-round strength and speed training on athletic performance in elite high school baseball players at Grind Athlete Performance in Orange, CT. Six athletes consistently participated in off-season and in-season training phases, attending five weekly sessions focused on strength, speed, and agility. Over one year, athletes achieved notable gains in key performance indicators (KPIs), with average gains of 183 lbs. in the deadlift, 104 lbs. in the squat, and 70 lbs. in the bench press. The off-season training phase emphasized building foundational strength and power, leading to enhanced performance during competition. The in-season phase focused on maintaining these improvements while mitigating injury risk through strategic load management and programming. Findings support the importance of structured, year-round training to optimize athletic development and keep athletes performing safely at a high level throughout the season.
Students' Information
Lindsay Hatajik - BS Exercise Science, Honors student, May 2025