HSHS GOOD SHEPHERD HOSPITAL: Sports Enhancement Program Available to Area School Athletes from June 4-July 27

By East Central Reporter Reports

May 22, 2018

SHS Good Shepherd Hospital issued the following announcement on May 17.

The HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Rehabilitation Department is offering their sixth annual sports enhancement program to all junior high and high school athletes. This summer program will give students an opportunity to understand their strengths and weaknesses and to focus on increasing the individual’s speed, strength, agility and power.

The eight-week sports enhancement program will run from June 4 – July 27, 2018 at the HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital’s Rehabilitation Services Department located at 201 S. Cedar, Shelbyville. Classes are an hour and a half in length.

Student-athletes are offered a choice of class days and times at registration. Classes meet twice a week. Classes are on Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays. Class times are 10:30 a.m. – 12 noon, 1– 2:30 p.m. or 2:30 – 4 p.m. Fee is $150.00 per athlete, which includes screenings and training. If you bring a friend or family member who also registers, you’ll receive a $10 discount.

Strength training is a vital part of a balanced exercise routine that includes aerobic activity and flexibility. These strength training classes will be led by rehabilitation professionals, Sarah Thoele, PT, CSCS, DPT and Michelle McClain, PT. Athletes will be measured through a series of drills, activities and tasks before starting the program. These tests will be repeated at the end of the eight-week training program to gauge each athlete’s progress.

“We believe that this program will help students become better athletes and improve their game, regardless of the sport,” Thoele explained. “The hospital strongly believes in the importance of wellness so we will also focus on injury prevention to keep the athlete in the game.”

To register, go to www.hshsgoodshepherd.org or call 217-774-6434. Credit cards are accepted or you may mail your payment along with the registration form to HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital, attn: Rehabilitation Services, 200 S. Cedar, Shelbyville, IL 62565.

Class sizes are limited to eight athletes. Deadline is June 1. Registration will be confirmed with payment. Please register your athlete for the program by June 1. For more information, please call 217-774-6434.

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