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Personalized Training
Plan and program
 

Edge
Performance Training

Meet Our Trainer - Steve Rydzewski

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Career Highlights Include:

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  • NASM Certified Personal Trainer

  • Strength, Performance Training The Bolles School

  • Head Men’s JV basketball coach at the Bolles School and Assistant  Varsity Coach

  • Scored over 1700 points throughout his high school career

  • Averaged 24.3 pts/12.5 rebounds per game while shooting 43% from the 3 pt line.

  • Earned first-team all city, first coast, and state as a senior

  • Earned McDonald’s All American Honors ( Florida Designate)

  • Received 25+ Division 1 Basketball Scholarship offers

  • Played at Presbyterian College

  • Named South Atlantic Conference Freshman of the Year and honorable mention All-Conference 1994-995

  • Member of the South Atlantic Conference Tournament Champion Team 1995-1996

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Steve Rydzewski comes to Sports Edge from one of Jacksonville’s most prestigious schools with a reputation for athletic excellence, The Bolles School.

 

As a Division I athlete himself, Steve knows the effort and dedication required to succeed at the highest levels. His training, experience, and personalized approach align with our philosophies of not only to “Get Better Every Day,” but also to, “Be The Best.”

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Program Questions Contact:

Steve Rydzewski

Performance Trainer Director

SteveR@TheSportsEdge.com

Personalized Training Plans

By Evaluation Only

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New Program Parent Information Meetings on 5/2 and 5/10 from 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM.

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FREE evaluation sessions will be held each Monday starting May 15th. You must complete the free registration and then book into your desired 40-minute time slot.

 

 

 

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*Parents need to attend the evaluation session to discuss the individualized plan after the evaluation with the Director of Training.

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The first session will consist of intense evaluations, followed by the creation of a specific and individualized plan.

 

Plans may include the following recommendations:

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STRENGTH I

For the athlete interested in increasing their functional total body strength.  The focus will be placed on increasing strength stability and endurance through an emphasis on body weight and basic weightlifting exercises.  Athletes will be taught proper movement form and technique in each strength session.

 

Athletes will record the results of each training session in order to accurately track improvements over time.

 

Ages:  13-18 (younger with trainer approval

 

Class Length: 40 minutes

 

Recommended Class Frequency: 2-3 times per week

 

Parental Reviews:  1 x per mos individual (30 min), an invitation to the monthly Strength program review (30 mins)

 

Milestones:  

  • Athletes successfully demonstrate proper form (as outlined by the trainer) in Push up, DB Squat, DB Deadlift, Inverted Row, and DB thruster.

  • Completion of no less than 24 strength sessions in a 12-week period

  • Gains of +50% (1 min push-up test) and +30% (1 min inverted row test) noted.

  • Trainer approval

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STRENGTH II

For the athlete who has successfully completed Strength 1 or has been evaluated as prepared for Strength 2. Athletes will combine basic learned techniques with more advanced compound movements.  Emphasis will be on muscle strength, hypertrophy, and power.   Athletes will be taught proper movement form and technique in each strength session.  

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Trainers will design and implement a more individualized workout for each athlete.

Athletes will record the results of each training session in order to accurately track improvements over time.

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Ages:  14-18 (younger with trainer approval

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Class Length: 40 minutes

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Recommended Class Frequency: 3 times per week

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Parental Reviews: 1 x per mos individual (30 min), an invitation to the monthly Strength program review (30 mins)

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Milestones:  

  1. Athletes successfully demonstrate proper form (as outlined by the trainer) in Bench Press, Barbell Squat, Deadlift, Pull Up, and Hang Clean.

  2. Completion of no less than 32 strength sessions in a 12-week period

  3. Completion of the BTB strength assessment

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SPEED, AGILITY, and QUICKNESS I

Focus on basic SAQ (lateral change of direction, forward/backward change of direction, forward acceleration, etc.) skills. Technique is emphasized as athletes work on increasing their overall athletic skills.

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Ages:  12-18 (younger with trainer approval

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Class Length: 30 minutes

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Recommended Class Frequency: 2 times per week.

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Parental Reviews:   1 x per mos individual (30 min), an invitation to the monthly Agility program review (30 mins)

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Milestones:  

  1.  Athletes successfully demonstrate proper technique (as outlined by the trainer) in 5/10/5 shuttle, 5 cone acceleration, and other SAQ drills.

  2. Completion of no less than 22 strength sessions in a 12-week period

  3. Documented reductions in drill times.

  4. Trainer approval

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SPEED, AGILITY, and QUICKNESS II

For the athlete who has successfully completed SAQ 1 or has been evaluated as prepared for SAQ 2.  Athletes will build on SAQ 1 skills to incorporate power exercises and techniques.   

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Trainers will design and implement a more individualized workout for each athlete.

Athletes will record the results of each training session in order to accurately track improvements over time.

Ages:  13-18 (younger with trainer approval)

 

Class Length: 30 minutes

 

Recommended Class Frequency: 3 times per week

 

Parental Reviews:  1 x per mos individual (30 min), an invitation to the monthly Agility program review (30 mins)

 

Milestones:  

  1. Athletes successfully demonstrate proper techniques as outlined by trainers and programs.

  2. Completion of no less than 32 SAQ sessions in a 12-week period

  3. Meet individual goals for outlined SAQ drills.

  4. Completion of the BTB SAQ assessment.

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COMPLETE ATHLETE PACKAGE

The CAP program combines Strength and Agility classes to build a well-rounded and better athlete.  Strength and SAQ classes, concepts, and milestones are consistent with those programs. 

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Ages:  13-18 (younger with trainer approval

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Recommended Class Frequency: SAQ 2-3 times per week, Strength 2-3 times per week.  No more than 5 sessions per week balanced against the athlete’s goals.

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Parental Reviews:  2 x per mos individual (30 min), an invitation to the monthly SAQ and Strength program review (30 mins) 

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Goal Sessions:  1 session held with the assigned BTB Coach to determine the athlete’s goals (45 mins) prior to the start of the program.  Monthly athlete reviews with the coach to track and adjust goals as needed.

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Milestones:  

  1.  Athletes successfully demonstrate all proper techniques (as outlined by the trainer) in SAQ and Strength concepts

  2. Completion of no less than 52 SAQ and strength sessions in a 12-week period

  3. Met and/or exceed all goals and performance metrics

  4. Trainer approval to proceed.

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ELITE ATHLETE PROGRAM

For the elite athlete who wishes to achieve the highest potential.  This program combines all aspects of the EAP package and adds in both Vertimax power training and a team coaching approach.  

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Ages:  14-18 (younger with trainer approval)

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Recommended Class Frequency: SAQ 2 times per week, Strength 2-3 times per week.  Vertimax 2-3 per week.  

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Parental Reviews:  2 x per mos individual (30 min), an invitation to the monthly SAQ and Strength program review (30 mins) 

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Goal Sessions:  1 session held with the assigned BTB Coach to determine the athlete’s goals (45 mins) prior to the start of the program.  Monthly athlete reviews with the coach to track and adjust goals as needed.

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Coaching Team Meeting: Monthly meeting with the athlete’s coaching team (Performance, Team Coach, Individual coach).  To assess the athlete’s progress and goals across all programs. 

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Milestones:  

  1.  Athletes successfully demonstrate all proper techniques (as outlined by the trainer) in SAQ and Strength concepts

  2. Completion of no less than 65 SAQ and strength sessions in a 12 week period

  3. Met and/or exceed all goals and performance metrics

  4. Trainer approval to proceed.

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