
Looking for a way to improve your athletic performance both on and off the field? The Proactive Athletic Assessment and Performance Program (PAAP) is an evidence-based program unique to Northeast Ohio. In this six-week program, participants learn specialized techniques to enhance their throwing/pitching performance through:
The PAAP training program consists of three, two-hour sessions every week for six weeks. Depending on your needs and schedule, these six weeks can be broken up into two three-week blocks.
Each training sessions focuses on:
A total body assessment is performed prior to the start of training. This information allows our instructors to build a specific, individualized exercised program for every participant. Every participant will work with one to two instructors per training session and each session consists of eight to 10 participants.
Program Fees:
All PAAP training will take place at the Premier Baseball Facility located at 5460 Wegman Rd., Valley City.
Programs for pitchers/position players 12-18 years of age are held throughout the year. For more information on the PAAP program, or to register for the program, contact Steve Pritchard, MS, AT, at 440-263-5727 or pritch24@gmail.com.
PAAP staff members have extensive baseball experience. Additionally, each staff member has areas of expertise related to pitching/throwing performance.
Staff members include:
Jason Frederick
Expertise: Arm care, pitching motion
Experience:
Pitching coach: Strongsville High School, 2007-present
Head coach: Huron High School, 2000-2002
Assistant coach: Huron High School, 1998-2000
Steve Pritchard, MS, AT
Expertise: Body assessment, pitching motion
Experience:
Athletic Trainer: Southwest General, 1999-present
Head Athletic Trainer: Strongsville High School, 2011-present
Assistant Athletic Trainer: Strongsville High School, 1999-2011
Joe Kopacz AT, CSCS
Expertise: Strength and conditioning, movement and body assessment
Experience:
Athletic Trainer: Southwest General, 2002-present
Head Strength Coach: Strongsville High School, 2002-present
Assistant Athletic Trainer: Strongsville High School, 2002-present