Coming off a pair of medals at this year’s Canadian Championships (gold & silver in the 200m, 100m respectively), PEI’s Jared Connaughton is taking a short break from a busy schedule of international competitions and intense training at the University of Texas. For the next two weeks, Canada’s fastest 200m sprinter will slow down just enough to reconnect with family and friends in PEI.

While here, Jared has teamed up with PEI based strength and conditioning coach Spero Mantzavrakos, owner of Next Level Training, to put on a speed clinic for young athletes. Spero is a former NHL strength and conditioning coach having worked with hundreds of professional and elite level athletes from the NHL, NFL, MLB CHL, CFL and more.

Next Level Training, located in the Stratford soccer complex is a PEI fitness company committed to helping people and athletes of all ages and abilities lead healthier lives and realize their athletic potential.

Jared and Spero will offer a speed clinic for athletes that require running acceleration and power and will teach proven tips and techniques to improve speed. Details below.

Where:   Next Level Training, Stratford Soccer Complex

When:   Wednesday, August 11, 2010

5:30 – 7:00pm            10 – 13 yrs old

7:30 – 9pm                    14+

Cost:   $40 (tax included)

Participants will also receive a speed program and a dry-fit T-shirt.

Spaces are limited. To reserve a spot call Spero at 902-316-1888.

**Please arrive 30 minutes early to stretch and warm up. Bring your own water bottles.