The mission in training athletes at ADI is to develop athletes in the areas of strength, speed and technical development. This approach includes:
 • Injury prevention
 • Developing strength
 • Speed, agility and conditioning
 • Building confidence
 • Being more powerful on the field
 • Developing a faster first step and being able to jump higher
 • Perfection of technique through quality repetitions
ADI has the most advanced strength and speed training approach for the sports of soccer and hockey.

ADI focuses on developing the complete athlete. In every sport it is critical to improve and develop speed over 5-10 yards. This first quick step can be the difference between beating a competitor to a loose ball, getting to a rebound or making a strong defensive play. In our training at ADI, we can make an athlete faster by developing the necessary speed and power it takes to move in a small space.
An easy way to increase speed is to train an athlete to minimize their contact with the ground when working on agility movements. To some people doing repetitive jumping drills may seem pointless, but what they are actually doing is forcing the athlete to decrease the amount of time their feet stay on the ground. By starting a session with agility drills and building into sprint work, an athlete’s muscle memory kicks in and they begin to apply what they have learned in the jumping drills to create a quicker first step.
Mark Williams and his team also focus on two other crucial factors of speed: coordination and balance. An athlete without a strong core is unstable and wastes valuable energy trying to maintain balance and body control. Better coordination will allow a player to adapt better to situations during their sport. ADI trainers focus on stabilization of the three joints of the leg- the ankle, knee and hip. All athletes are susceptible to injuries in these three joints and one of the only proven prevention techniques is to practice how to properly bend and absorb the shock these joints sustain during your chosen sport. Also, training athletes to bend at these three joints, forces them to lower their center of gravity which, in return increases their speed. Regardless of the size of an athlete bending at these three joints in the leg while changing direction puts all athletes on a level playing field and helps athletes of all sizes increase their speed.
Lastly, at ADI, the final element we focus on when speed training is using both legs when changing direction. It helps increase stability and balance and also helps the athlete increase the speed of their turns. These important principles are invaluable to athletes regardless of the sport they play. ADI’s speed philosophy fits into our greater mission of developing mentally and physically strong athletes ready to compete in all sports and face obstacles they may come across.

The approach to technical development at ADI involves the perfection of technical skills through quality repetitions. The training progressions cover all of the basic skills required to master the position that an athlete plays in their desired sport. The skilled trainers at ADI are dedicated to providing the finest instruction for the proper execution of specific sports skills to build a strong fundamental foundation in the sport. This includes:
 • Training in small group or private sessions for individualized attention
 • Focusing on proper technique including the reason behind the movement
 • Including an introduction of drills to use at home to develop muscle memory
 • The curriculum is presented in a progressive learning pattern to increase retention
 • Videotaping is often used to reinforce technique
 • Proper form is taught to help prevent injuries
 • Evaluations are offered periodically to gauge advancement
The team of Mark Williams, Paul Blodgett and their experienced staff work hard to instill the philosophy in all of their clients.