TFI is excited to partner with Chicago Rush. TFI Physical Therapy & Sports Performance is a privately-owned physical therapy and training facility located in Vernon Hills. The 5,500 square foot facility provides access to top of the line fitness and rehabilitative equipment. TFI focuses on all aspects of health and wellness with personal training, sports performance, recovery, Pilates and physical therapy. TFI’s focus with Chicago Rush will be on developing players to perform their best and to reduce the risk of injury. TFI’s facility is adjacent to Lil’ Kickers with direct access to their fields.
Speed & Agility Sessions (U9 – U12): These 45-minute sessions are designed to improve a players top end speed, ability to accelerate, ability to make hard turns and cuts, ability to move laterally with agility, ability to be explosive and to out sprint opposing teams. This is also a predecessor to strength and conditioning and may go through some basic strength training as well. There will be an emphasis on proper warm up, injury prevention and prehab type exercises.
Strength & Conditioning Sessions (U13+): Strength and conditioning for youth soccer athletes focuses on developing their physical abilities to enhance performance on the field. This includes exercises that build strength, agility, speed, and endurance, tailored to the specific needs of growing bodies. By incorporating age-appropriate resistance training, plyometrics, and cardiovascular exercises, young athletes improve their overall athleticism and reduce the risk of injury. A well-rounded strength and conditioning program not only boosts physical performance but also instills healthy habits that can support long-term athletic development.
Your Soccer Strength & Conditioning Coach:
Luigi Degirolamo: Luigi is a certified personal trainer and former collegiate soccer player with six years of experience in personal training, and coaching at the High School. He specializes in strength and conditioning, individual personal training, and soccer instruction. Luigi’s coaching emphasizes teamwork, communication, perseverance, and determination, aiming to instill these qualities in his players. His keen attention to detail and dedication to helping others make him stand out in the personal training industry.
Session Information & Pricing
1X / week for 9 weeks
$270
Drop-in Sessions
$50
