Strength and Conditioning with MH Performance
Many of you will already be aware of the strength and conditioning program that was offered to members aged 12 – 17 years old in 2020 with Mandy Hopper. In 2021, we welcome Mandy and MH Performance as a silver sponsor and we will be extending our strength and conditioning program further.
For those who do not know of Mandy Hopper, she holds a Masters in Sport Science and is a certified strength and conditioning coach who specialises in netball strength and conditioning. She has been running a netball specific strength and conditioning program for 12 – 17 year old netball athletes for many years and assists athletes in improving performance whilst avoiding knee and ankle injuries. Each term Mandy has approximately 50 girls in the program who have drastically improved their lower body strength, power and speed. In fact, across the entire netball academy group virtually ALL of the girls are 100% injury free!
In addition, many have had results like…
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Increased jump height
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Improved running speed
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Increased self-confidence on and off the court
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Eliminated knee and ankle pain
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Eradicated shin splints


2021 Programs
In 2021, there will be sessions held during pre-season training with Mandy to ensure our playing members (12& under – open) and coaches are educated about the importance of strength of conditioning. There will also be further opportunities to participate in a series of 10-week programs in her private facilities that is exclusive to Venetians members. The pre-season court sessions will be provided free of charge and the 10-week programs will be subsidised by the club.
There will be three programs in 2021; a preseason and two in-season programs. The programs will include a before screening session to determine the correct program for each athlete and will also involve re-testing athletes at the end of the program to measure their progress. Athletes will attend a 1-hour session once a week at the facility in Wangara. Athletes will have the option to participate in a pre-season program and two in-season programs (dates below). These will be run at the same time each week. A survey will be used to determine what days and times will available.
If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact our president Sian Geldenhuys on 0400 438 230 or president@venetiansnetballclub.com.au or if you would like more information on Mandy Hopper and her program please visit her website. www.mhperformancecoaching.com.
Program 1 (preseason): 13th February – 24th April
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Pre-testing on the 13th February
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Post-testing on the 24th April
Program 2 (in season): 1st May – 10th July
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Pre-testing on the 1st May
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Post-testing on the 10th July
Program 3 (in season): 17th July – 25th September
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Pre-testing on the 17th July
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Post-testing on the 25th September