DIS Performance Prep Squad launched for nine to 11-year-olds

We’re excited to announce the launch, in September 2021, of a new weekly training session for aspiring athletes aged nine to 11.

Our Performance Prep Squad will work with just 10 sports-loving children on Thursdays in term time from 4.30pm until 5.45pm at Findern Primary School on Buckford Lane.

Sessions will be run by our Managing Director Chloe Maudsley and our Head of Athlete Development Laura Wake. Both have been high-performing athletes.

Chloe was a world-class karate athlete and Laura represented Team GB at the Commonwealth Games as a 400m hurdler.

The young athletes will learn about:

• Strength and conditioning: The fundamentals of movement to allow children to cope with the physical demands of sport.
• Nutrition: When and how to fuel the body – and with what – so that it can perform at its best.
• Performance psychology: Learning the key traits of champions and how to apply them when it matters.

Chloe said: “The sessions will be safe and age-appropriate and we’re restricting numbers to just 10 so that we can dedicate attention to each child. The youngsters will have the chance to be inspired by visits from some DIS ambassadors who will share their journeys to success.

“For parents we can offer a chance to link up with other parents and our staff to learn how to support a talented child in the best possible way.”

Paula Fox, Headteacher at Findern Primary School, said, “We are delighted to be supporting these talented young people.”

Sessions will run during Derbyshire term time and the cost will be £60 a month. To find out more, or book a place, call 07974 231564, email chloemaudsley@derbyshireis.co.uk or complete the form at the bottom of this page.

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