Empowering Athletes with Tools that Provide Measurable Results and Personalized Training Insights
ETS Performance, a leading provider of innovative youth sports performance training programs, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with VALD Performance, a global innovator in human measurement technologies. This collaboration will bring VALD's cutting-edge assessment tools to all ETS Performance locations throughout the U.S., enhancing the way athletes train, track progress, and reach their full potential.
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Through this partnership, ETS athletes will gain access to VALD's industry-leading SmartSpeed Plus Timing Gates and ForceDecks. These tools provide objective, real-time data on key performance metrics such as speed, agility, reactivity, force production, asymmetries, and movement quality. This technology will allow ETS coaches to fine-tune each athlete's customized training program based on precise, data-driven insights.
“At ETS, we are committed to providing our athletes with the best tools and training environments possible,” said Jed Schmidt, Partner and CEO at ETS Performance. “Partnering with VALD allows us to take our performance assessments to the next level. The insights we gain from VALD's technology will not only enhance our programming but also increase athlete engagement and accountability.”
VALD's global reach spans over 100 countries and serves more than 2 million athletes. With access to VALD's extensive normative database of 80+ million data points and counting, ETS coaches can benchmark athlete performance against peers of the same age and gender worldwide-adding valuable context and motivation to every training session.
“ETS Performance has built a reputation for developing athletes through smart, consistent training-and we're proud to help elevate that process through objective measurement,” said Anthony Sinacore, Vice President of North America Sales and Partnerships. “By integrating technologies like ForceDecks and SmartSpeed into all ETS locations, we're enabling coaches and athletes to track progress with precision and tailor development with confidence.”
Since its inception, ETS Performance has helped produce over 2,500 collegiate athletes and more than 200 professional athletes. The brand is also a key part of the training regimen for ETS partner and NFL wide receiver Adam Thielen.
ETS Performance takes pride in offering unique and comprehensive training programs tailored to the needs of young athletes to excel in their respective sports. Each center provides a range of educational resources to help athletes learn about recovery, injury prevention, and other key aspects of sports performance. The centers are agnostic to any specific sport and focus on overall athletic performance. ETS also offers specialized team training programs in football, basketball, soccer, hockey, baseball, softball, volleyball, and other sports, as well as group training and individual training sessions.
To learn more about ETS Performance facilities, training programs, or to schedule a free athlete evaluation, visit www.etsperformance.com.
About ETS PerformanceFounded in 2010 by Ryan and Heidi Englebert, ETS Performance is a leading provider of comprehensive athletic training programs designed to nurture young aspiring athletes' skills. ETS Performance is utilized by thousands of athletes including ETS partner and NFL wide receiver Adam Thielen. With more than 40 state-of-the-art facilities across the Midwest, ETS Performance aims to inspire and guide young athletes through unique training programs focused on enhancing their athletic attributes. Ranked one of the fastest-growing privately held companies across the Midwest, ETS Performance placed #88 on the 2024 Midwest Inc. Regional List as an industry disruptor and major job creator. By leveraging the expertise of renowned athletes and industry professionals, ETS Performance ensures that aspiring athletes receive the best training experience possible. For more information, please visit www.etsperformance.com.
About VALD PerformanceVALD is a global leader in musculoskeletal health and performance technology, providing practitioners with data-informed tools to assess, monitor and improve movement, strength and rehabilitation outcomes. Trusted by elite sport, healthcare and tactical organizations worldwide, VALD's integrated systems-including force plates, strength testing devices, movement analysis tools and digital health platforms-streamline workflows and enhance decision-making with objective, actionable insights.
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