Volleyball is a sport of explosive power, speed, stamina, quick directional changes and fast reaction time. The goal of Power Academy’s Performance Training Program is to physically prepare athletes to meet these demands in order to compete at the highest level.
Power Training Academy has partnered with Mike Manning at Black Iron to develop the the BEST volleyball strength and conditioning program in North Texas.
Athletes will train two times per week, sixty minutes per session for four weeks. Black Iron gym is fully equipped with barbells, bumper plates, weightlifting rigs, plyometric box, sleds, pull-up bars, Airdyne bikes, glute/hamstring developers (GHD) and much, much more! The primary focus of the program is to increase overall strength, improve explosive movements, train quick directional change through improving acceleration and deceleration, and decrease reaction time. A linear weightlifting model will be used to achieve results as well as other accessory exercises. All movements can be modified to meet the athlete’s developmental level and allow the athlete to progress safely. Not only will Power’s Performance Training Program improve an athlete’s athletic abilities, it will also significantly reduce the risk of serious injury. This program is designed for athletes 11 years and older.
Session I June 3- 26
Program Details
4 week Program
June 3 – 26
Monday’s and Wednesday’s
2 classes to choose from
2:00-3:00 pm
3:00-4:00 pm
Open to ages 11+
Session I July 8- 31
Program Details
4 week Program
July 8 – 31
Monday’s and Wednesday’s
2 classes to choose from
2:00-3:00 pm
3:00-4:00 pm
Open to ages 11+
Meet Coach Mike Manning; Owner and Head Coach at Black Iron
Mike Manning
Owner and Head Coach of Black Iron
Coach Manning has been an athlete his entire life. He competed in baseball, football, power lifting and was the captain of his wrestling team. Fitness as always been a huge part of who he is.
Coach Manning is a United States Marine Veteran. He served on 3 combat deployments and completed over 300 combat operations. He is a recipient of over 20 medals, commendations and personal awards. He states, during his deployment and throughout his military career, he relied heavily on the lessons he learned through playing sports and the leadership skills he developed.
Coach Manning has been coaching professionally for over 7 years and has worked with athletes of all ages, both males and females, within different sports and skill levels. He is the sole owner and head coach of Black Iron.
Some of Coach Manning’s accomplishments;
- 12+ of his athletes hold State Weightlifting Records
- Trained Junior Olympic track athletes
- Coached Weightlifters on the National Stage
- Lead 2 athletes to Regionals at the CrossFit Games
- Coached on the CrossFit Gymnastics Seminar staff
- Works and trains adaptive athletes and combat wounded veterans
- Provides mentorship and professional development to coaches
- Trained ultramarathon runners and obstacle course racers resulting in broken records nationally
- USAW Sports Performance Coach
- CrossFit LVL 2 Trainer
- CrossFit Weightlifting certified
- CrossFit Gymnastics certified
- Certified Personal Trainer