The purpose of this study is to complete a neuromuscular performance assessment of high school athletes who are participating in school based pre-season strength and performance training program. The performance assessment will screen for existing muscle imbalances and strength deficits known to increase risk for sports injury, and provide a baseline performance measurement. Athletes will be measured before the start of the program and then again at the end of the pre-season training period to measure changes in motor coordination, muscle strength, and performance and injury risk category. Internal and external training load will be measured weekly during the training program to track intensity of the training program. In addition to the pre and post measurements, sports injury occurrence and time away from sports participation will be tracked throughout the sport season/school year to evaluate training program outcomes and accuracy of risk assessment.
athletes who have completed a pre-participation sports physical
are enrolled in a sports elective or a member of a sports team
have volunteered to participate in the study providing both verbal and written consent.
athletes who have not submitted a pre-participation sports physical to the high school training staff
student athletes who are currently suffering from an acute neuromusculoskeletal injury with restrictions on athletic participation
an athlete who has undergone surgery within a 3 month period of the program start date
an athlete who presents with a cardiovascular condition that would exclude exercise participation (systolic BP > 180, diastolic BP > 100)