Team Training in Burlington, Ontario
Train together. Develop together. Perform together.
In-Season & Off-Season Performance Development
At SHIELD Athletics, we believe great teams are built through more than just practice. They're built through strength, speed, movement, preparation, and a commitment to continuous development.
How we train teams
Our Team Training programs combine high-performance coaching, structured athletic development, and measurable performance testing to help athletes reach their potential.
From youth development teams to elite competitive organizations, we deliver customized training programs designed around each team's sport, age group, competitive schedule, and performance goals.
Two seasons.
One development plan.
Off-Season Team Training
Build the foundation for next season.
The off-season is the opportunity to make meaningful improvements in athletic performance. Our programs develop the physical qualities athletes need to become stronger, faster, more explosive, and better prepared for competition.
Build stronger, faster, more resilient athletes who enter their season physically prepared and confident.
Training focus
- Strength and power development
- Speed, acceleration, and explosiveness
- Agility, coordination, and movement mechanics
- Mobility, stability, and injury-risk reduction
- Conditioning and sport-specific preparation
- Baseline and end-of-program performance testing
In-Season Team Training
Maintain strength. Manage fatigue. Perform when it matters.
Development doesn't stop when the season begins. Our in-season programs maintain physical performance while managing the demands of practices, games, tournaments, and recovery.
Help athletes maintain their physical development, manage fatigue, and perform consistently throughout the competitive season.
Training focus
- Strength and power maintenance
- Speed and movement efficiency
- Mobility, recovery, and physical readiness
- Injury-risk reduction
- Training-load management
- Ongoing performance monitoring and assessments
Assess. Develop.
Measure. Improve.
At SHIELD, we believe development should be measurable.
How testing works
Our Team Training programs integrate performance testing and ongoing assessments to identify strengths, uncover opportunities for improvement, and track athletic progress.
Speed & Acceleration
Sprint times, first-step quickness, and acceleration.
Strength & Power
Strength development, explosive power, and jump performance.
Agility & Movement
Change of direction, coordination, and movement efficiency.
Athletic Performance
Physical readiness and sport-specific performance indicators.
Our development process
Assess
Establish baseline performance measurements and identify individual and team development needs.
Develop
Implement structured training designed around the team's performance goals.
Track
Monitor progress, evaluate performance indicators, and adjust training when needed.
Reassess
Measure improvements and provide meaningful feedback to athletes and coaches.
Development
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Our goal is to give coaches and athletes a clearer understanding of their development through measurable results, consistent coaching, and a structured training process.
Better Information. Better Coaching. Better Development.
Elite experience.
Every level of development.
SHIELD has built its reputation through training elite hockey players, including athletes competing at the highest levels of the game.
Our philosophy
We bring that same commitment to coaching, education, and athlete development to every team that enters our facility. Our philosophy is built around three principles.
Technical Development
Teaching athletes how to move, accelerate, decelerate, lift, and develop fundamental athletic skills.
Tactical Application
Applying those skills through sport-specific movements, conditioning, and competitive training environments.
Transferable Performance
Connecting what athletes develop in the gym to the demands of their sport.
We don't just train athletes to become better in the gym. We train them to become better at what they do.
Flexible options for every team
Every team has different goals, schedules, and development needs.
Programs can be customized around your team's schedule, number of athletes, competitive level, and development objectives.
One facility. One team.
Complete athlete development.
At SHIELD, athletes benefit from an integrated performance and sports medicine environment.
What's under one roof
Our facility brings together strength and conditioning, speed development, performance testing, physiotherapy, chiropractic care, and rehabilitation services under one roof.
This allows us to take a connected approach to athlete performance, recovery, and long-term development.
Team training questions
What does team training at SHIELD include?
Structured strength and conditioning, speed and acceleration, agility and movement mechanics, mobility and injury-risk reduction, sport-specific conditioning, and performance testing, all built around your team’s sport, age group, schedule and goals.
Do you offer in-season and off-season team training?
Yes. Off-season programs build strength, speed, power and conditioning so athletes start the season prepared. In-season programs maintain strength and power, manage fatigue and training load, and support recovery through practices, games and tournaments.
Which teams do you work with?
We work with youth development teams through to elite competitive organizations. Every program is customized to the team’s sport, age group, competitive level and number of athletes.
How do you measure team progress?
Athletes complete baseline and end-of-program testing for speed and acceleration, strength and power, agility and movement, and sport-specific performance, with ongoing monitoring in between. We follow a four-step process: assess, develop, track and reassess.
Can you train hockey teams on and off the ice?
Yes. SHIELD offers integrated gym and on-ice development for hockey teams, built on our experience training elite hockey players.
Where is team training held?
At SHIELD Athletics & Sports Medicine, 5065 Benson Drive, Burlington, Ontario, where strength and conditioning, performance testing, physiotherapy, chiropractic care and rehabilitation are all under one roof.
How do we book team training?
Email info@shieldperformance.ca or call 905-319-9659. Tell us your sport, age group, number of athletes and season dates, and we will build a program around them.
Build stronger athletes.
Develop better teams.
Whether you're preparing for the upcoming season or looking to improve your team's physical development throughout the year, SHIELD provides the coaching, environment, and measurable development process to help your athletes perform.
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