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Acceleration

Frappier Acceleration Sports Training

Mercy Acceleration Acceleration is a unique and innovative six to eight week conditioning program designed to optimize an athlete's strength, speed and agility. It was designed by John Frappier, MS, and originated in Fargo, North Dakota in 1986. The Acceleration program consists of four components.

For further information on training methods, please click on each method.

Program Includes:

  • Pre and post assessments for strength, flexibility, vertical jump, and long jump
  • 12 treadmill sessions (2 sessions per week recommended)
  • 8 plyometric sessions (1-2 session per week recommended)
  • 10 weeks of weight training (2-3 sessions per week recommended)

Results:

  • Maximize sprint speed, velocity and efficiency
  • Increase sport specific strength
  • Average decrease of 0.2 second in 40 yard dash
  • Average increase of 2-4 inches in vertical jump

Applicable for:

Baseball
Golf
Basketball
Cycling
Hockey
Gymnastics

Cheerleading
Martial Arts
Racquetball
Softball
Wrestling
Dance

Football
Soccer
Tennis
Swimming
Track & Field
Volleyball
and more...


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Call 319-221-8833 for more information on the Mercy Acceleration program.

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