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What ages do you train?
Generally, our athletes are between 9 and 21 years old, however, we train athletes of all ages … If you are old enough to compete in sports, you are old enough for The Works!
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Do you train both boys and girls?
Yes, The Works trains boys and girls (men and women) of all ages and levels.
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Do boys and girls train together?
Yes, depending on the demand for a particular program and schedule. We also aim to have at least one coach/trainer of the same gender as the athletes at each workout.
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What sports do you train?
We currently train athletes in basketball, football, volleyball, soccer and tennis and also provide speed training for our clients who want a non-sport specific workout for themselves and/or their children.
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Is this program appropriate for beginners?
The Works begins every training program with a thorough assessment of the participant's skill and conditioning level so as to provide the most appropriate training for the individual. We will "build you from the ground up."
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Do you guarantee that I will perform better in my sport?
We guarantee that the athletes we train will be given the best training available. You will get out of your training what you put into it.
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Do you do any warm-up exercises in your workouts?
We put great emphasis on stabilizing joints and muscles that are recruited for specific training and incorporate drills and exercises to provide proper "warm up" for maximum flexibility and the minimum opportunity for injury.
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Do you do weight training?
No, but ask about our complete training programs for high school and college teams.
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Is this the same as the plyometrics some athletes do for training?
The Works is much more than plyometrics. Plyometrics are exercises such as jumping or rebounding to increase muscle power. The Works combines plyometric work with many other types of drills along with complete fundamental preparation for your particular sport. That's why they call it The Works! |
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Do you train teams?
The Works trains teams (school, travel and leagues), small groups of individuals and also provides private training. But, in training teams we maintain our integrity by training to the style of play and don't practice your team in your team plays.
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Do you teach shooting, defense and dribbling?
The Works incorporates all sports fundamentals (in this case, basketball: i.e., passing, catching, dribbling, shooting, etc.) in a progression of workouts in each program.
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Do you do private workouts?
Yes, please call us for more information and to schedule private training according to your needs and availability.
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I don't see a scheduled program that suits my schedule; can you help me?
Absolutely, just call and let us know what you're looking for and we'll do our best to schedule a program that works for you.
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Do I need any special equipment?
You need comfortable athletic clothing and sport specific footgear. We also encourage you to bring sufficient water/other appropriate beverage for the workout and afterward.
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How do these workouts directly improve my game?
Your game will be raised not only in your newfound athletic ability, but also through our unique sport-specific coaching.
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What are your staff's qualifications?
All of our staff have years of coaching and playing experience and hold college degrees in relevant subject matter. All staff are CPR/1st Aid certified and we have at least 1 ATC on staff at all times.
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How much does it cost?
Pricing varies by age, and competition level and the number of sessions in the specific program you attend. Please call for current pricing.
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Can I try this once to see if I like it before I pay for the whole program?
Please call us to arrange a time for a hands-on demo or to schedule a time to watch a workout from start to finish. Or, check out one of our Drop-In Trainings on Sundays at Fairmont Prep Academy.
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What if I can't make a workout due to vacation or illness?
Our goal at The Works is complete customer satisfaction so we will always work with you if you miss a workout. Please let us know if you will miss a workout and we'll make arrangements for a makeup session.
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What types of payment do you accept?
We accept cash and checks (payable to The Works Sports Academy of Orange County). We're sorry but at this time we cannot take credit cards. Fifty percent (50%) of the program price is due by the first workout with the remainder due by the middle of the workout schedule.
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Do you do camps and clinics?
We have five NIKE Basketball Camps during the summer, and various camps and clinics during the rest of the year. Call or email us to get our most current schedule of events.
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I don't see my question answered here…
Don't hesitate to call us - we'd love to hear from you!
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