WinSport Performance Training Centre: May the ForceDeck be with you!
Dec 4, 2024
Utilizing WinSport’s newest testing equipment helps transform every user into a Fforce to be reckoned with.
WinSport’s Performance Training Centre (PTC) is making waves by recently acquiring a set of VALD ForceDecks, a cutting-edge testing and athletic development tool for measuring, monitoring, and improving athletic performance.
VALD ForceDecks are a dual-force plate system capable of assessing athletic abilities such as strength, power, and balance. The VA
The ForceDecks assess athletic abilities such as strength, power, and balance.
potential performance gaps, and track improvements aligned with individual training goals.
LD system provides immediate feedback with instant data available on an iPad, and further comprehensive analysis is available online through the VALD Hub.
Alongside the guidance of a PTC strength and conditioning coach, athletes have been using this technology to assess their abilities, identify
Since integrating the VALD ForceDeck system in September, the PTC team has collectively performed countless tests for more than 1,000 individuals. The portability of this technology has expanded testing capabilities and enabled practical experience for athletes, coaches, and parents to better understand the significance of long-term athlete development.
Athletes from partnered organizations such as the National Sport School (NSS), SAIT Trojans, Northwest Calgary Athletic Association Hockey, Rangers FC, and the Calgary Gymnastics Centre have already implemented ForceDecks testing into their fitness routine at WinSport. In addition, PTC coaches have introduced this new tool with personal training clients for both performance and rehabilitation purposes.
“This technology has been a common sight in the high-performance training environment,” says Alex Sichky, a PTC coach. “Professional teams, Olympic training centres, tactical departments, and academic institutions have used this technology for decades to advance their fitness knowledge and guide training interventions. We are very proud to include this industry-leading technology to elevate the education and development of our athletes.”
The PTC is planning to expand the use of this technology to other sport groups such as RAW Football and off-season hockey programs launching in the new year.
If you’re seeking a competitive edge, learn how to elevate your team or individual training at the PTC and measure what matters using VALD ForceDecks by clicking here.