The Menlo School Performance and Wellness Department is committed to providing our competitive student-athletes the means by which they develop attitude, work ethic, mental toughness, discipline, and pride in self and program.
Menlo School student-athletes are prepared to train consistently, sensibly, and systematically over a designed and designated period of time, in a safe and professional environment to prevent injuries and enhance performance.
Mission Statement
The Menlo School Performance Department aims to consistently facilitate the holistic development of student-athletes through relational leadership, data informed methodology, and standardization.
Philosophy
To be a leader in student-athlete development, we believe it’s crucial to create a competitive training culture that promotes relationship growth and success that is maintained by mutual commitment and trust between athlete and coach.
High Performance Framework
Student-Athlete Centered
An integrated approach to player performance principles centered around sustainable long-term athletic development.
Growth-Mindset Oriented A challenging and engaging training environment in which athletes and coaches continually pursue excellence.
Education Focused Encouraging environment of self-confidefce, critical-thinking, and the development of life skills.
Sports Science Evidence Based Optimization of decision-making through the use of current research and best practice, and usage of world-wide recognized sports performance technology.
Comprehensive Wellness Priorities
Sleep hygiene
Nutrition and hydration
Emotional Awareness and resiliency
Cultivation of life skills for long-term health and performance
Performance Room Features
TeamBuildr Strength and Conditioning programming software
Hawkin Force Plates
Perch Velocity Based Training
GPS
Frequently Asked Questions
Have a question about Menlo’s Performance and Wellness program? Wonder if your child should start training? Answers to frequently asked questions.
Strength and Conditioning Frequently Asked Questions
Strength training can help prevent injuries, and speed up recovery. Strength training can help all kids and teens build healthy muscles, joints, and bones. With a properly designed and supervised program, students can improve endurance, increase fitness levels, and perform at a higher level in their sport.
Generally, if your child is ready to participate in organized sports, such as football, volleyball or swimming, it’s safe to start strength training. A youth strength and conditioning program should not be a stripped-down version of an adult’s training program. At Menlo School we have certified professional strength and conditioning coaches, working with students, to design a program suited for their sport, to show proper technique, safety precautions, and appropriate equipment use. Children as young as 7 or 8 years old can do strength-training activities (such as push-ups, body weight squat, and pull-ups) as long as they show some interest, can perform the exercises safely, and follow instructions. These exercises can help build body awareness, balance, and control.
Specific exercises should be learned without resistance. When proper technique is mastered, small amounts of resistance (body weight movement, medicine balls, or dumbbells) can be added. A general rule to follow is when kids get older and stronger; they can gradually increase the amount of resistance they use. An experienced strength and conditioning coach can help determine the appropriate resistance.
At Menlo School, we hold high standards. Each member of the Menlo School strength and conditioning staff is certified by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and must be a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), which is one of the highest accreditations a strength and conditioning coach can earn.
Two to three training sessions per week on non-consecutive days is sufficient. Consistency is the key to success.
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