To sign up for the 2013 GTD Speed and Conditioning Program at Andover High School
1. Go to the sign-up form to register (send form via Internet or mail)
2. Go to program payments to submit payment via Internet (or mail payment with form)


Merrimack
When and Where

10 Week Onsite Program
Monday evenings, 6pm -- 7:15pm
June 10, 17, 24
July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
August 5, 12

Location:
Andover High School Track
Shawsheen Road
Andover, MA
Directions --
From route 133 in Andover, turn onto Shawsheen Road, which becomes Red Spring Road. The parking lot for the track is on your right. If you're using a GPS, your destination is 90 Red Spring Road, Andover.



Sign-up form

Payments page



If you have any questions or would like to express interest in the program before registering, please send us an email.


Merrimack Session Photos, 2012

July 2
July 16
July 23
July 30
August 13


Merrimack Session Photos, 2011

July 7
August 1
August 8


Merrimack Speed and Conditioning Staff, 2012

Program Director
Fernando Braz -- GTD Head Coach; Peabody High indoor and outdoor coach

Staff
Annie Starrett - GTD Assistant Coach; North Andover High track agility/core coach

Mark Connolly - Merrimack College indoor and outdoor sprint coach

Becky Connolly - All-American track runner

Matt Pimentel - Merrimack College indoor and outdoor track coach

Colette Madore - Central Catholic girls cross-country Head Coach

Jon Healey - William & Mary graduate, 2:29 marathon PR, adidas Racing Team

Chris Healey - William & Mary graduate; 2:37 marathon PR, Merrimack College assistant coach

Tina Dowling - top Masters runner; adidas Racing Team

Pam Connolly - lacrosse and soccer coach in North Andover

Martha O'Brien - Boston Marathon qualifier

Theresa Connolly - Ran cross country and track at Central Catholic High school. Currently runs middle distance track at Bridgewater State University

Shane Braz


Merrimack
Speed and Conditioning Program, 2013

This program is designed for young athletes of all ages through high school.

Athletes are grouped by age and guided each week by coaches through a variety of drills that focus on the program’s objectives. All drills are designed to maximize the ability and potential of each age group, from the youngest through a challenging program for high school athletes.

The Scholastic Program offers high school athletes the opportunity to develop speed, conditioning and core strength appropriate for all sports in the upcoming fall season.

Frequently Asked Questions -- and Answers

Question -- Can someone miss time in the program and still participate?
Answer -- Yes. The program has the flexibility and ability to implement conditioning to those who aren't able to make the entire 10 weeks. When you expect to miss a session, please tell the coach so that your program can be adjusted if needed.

Question -- Who do I pay? If I miss time, is the program pro-rated? Are refunds available?
Answer -- You may pay online at this link, with a check made out to GTD, or in cash. The fee is $120.
The program is not pro-rated.
Refunds are not available.


Objectives

The goal of the GTD Speed and Conditioning program is to develop and enhance the athlete's fitness and conditioning through sessions that improve speed, quickness, balance, agility, form, and sport specific technique.

Conditioning is attained by the appropriate level of work at pace and over distance.

Athletes will learn conditioning strategies for future training and continued development throughout their athletic sessions.

Speed

Agility

Quickness

Cardio

Balance

Conditioning

Sport specific technique



Program Director
Fernando Braz

-- Head Coach, Going the Distance (a coaching service for runners)
-- Head Coach, Peabody High Boys Track Team
-- USA Women’s Ekiden Coach
-- Eastern Massachusetts Indoor Track Coach of the Year / 2011
-- Boston Globe, Salem News, Lynn Item, Eagle Tribune, and New England Runner Coach of the Year
-- Coached 4 high school All-Americans
-- Coached 7 Olympic Trials Marathon qualifiers
-- Two time Olympic Trial Marathon qualifier
-- All-American High School in Cross Country and Track
-- First Mass. High School Cross Country Runner to win back-to-back All State Titles
-- Peabody High School Hall of Fame
-- Boston College Hall of Fame