Why This Program
Unique in Ontario. Unavailable Anywhere Else.
-
The only program in Ontario combining elite high-performance sports training with a fully accredited OSSD High School Gym Credit
-
Training programs vary daily to ensure constant physical adaptation and peak development — no plateaus
-
Under $19 per hour for nationally-coached, high-performance training with school credit — a fraction of personal trainer or group sport-specific program costs
-
Open to athletes from any sport — hockey, soccer, baseball, gymnastics, martial arts, lacrosse, and more
-
Hockey athletes receive dedicated shooting instruction from U18 AAA and junior players
What Athletes Develop
Six Pillars of Elite Performance
SPEED
Reaction time, first-step quickness, and explosive movement patterns
POWER
Force generation through sport-specific strength and plyometric training
Explosiveness
Maximum output in minimum time — the difference-maker in competition
SPEED
Reaction time, first-step quickness, and explosive movement patterns
POWER
Force generation through sport-specific strength and plyometric training
Explosiveness
Maximum output in minimum time — the difference-maker in competition
Strength
Reaction time, first-step quickness, and explosive movement patterns
Flexibility
Mobility and range of motion to prevent injury and maximize output
Winning Mindset
Maximum output in minimum time — the difference-maker in competition
Why This Program
Three Weeks That Change How Your Athlete Competes
This program develops the six attributes that actually separate competitive athletes at tryouts, tournaments, and the next level.
Led by Shihan Darren — a national-level coach with a track record across hockey, soccer, baseball, gymnastics, lacrosse, and martial arts — in a small-group environment where every athlete is known and coached by name.
The six performance areas:
Speed · Reaction Time · Power & Explosiveness · Functional Strength · Flexibility & Mobility · Winning Mindset
45 hours of in-person training. One OSSD Gym Credit.
The credit is fully accredited through Rutherford Private School — official grade, forwarded directly to your athlete's high school, applied toward Ontario graduation requirements.
Hockey athletes also receive dedicated shooting instruction from U18 AAA and Junior-level players.
Grades 7–9. REP / AA / AAA athletes — or athletes committed to getting there.
15 spots. Application required. July 27 – August 14.
Schedule
Three Weeks. Maximum Impact.
WEEK 1
July 27 – 31
WEEK 2
August 4 – 7
WEEK 3
August 10 – 14
🕘 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM · In-Person Daily
⏱ 3 Hours / Day · 15 Hours / Week
📍 203 Kingston Road, Toronto, ON M4L 1T5
📝 Some days include take-home assignments or tasks
Ontario School Credit
Train Hard. Graduate Further.
01
Complete All Three Weeks
Athletes in Grades 7, 8, and 9 who complete the full program fulfil the requirements for a Grade 9 Gym credit.
02
Receive Your Credit with Grade
Successful completion earns a credit — including grade and report card — from The Rutherford Private School, added to your OSSD transcript.
03
Apply Toward Your High School Diploma
The OSSD transcript is forwarded to your high school and counts toward your Ontario High School Credit Requirements.
Program Curriculum
What's Included in Every Session
High Performance Training
National-level Kyokushin conditioning combined with wrestling, weight, Bulgarian bag, and Suples Wall training.
Sports Mindset & Mindfulness
Mental performance training focused on calmness under pressure, goal-setting, and achieving peak states
Nutrition & Sports Health
Basic sports nutrition education and health instruction to support performance and recovery
Sport-Specific Add-Ons
Hockey athletes receive dedicated shooting instruction from U18 AAA and Junior players
Eligibility
Who This Program Is For
-
REP Level Athletes
-
Athletes competing or training at REP / AA / AAA level in any sport who want to gain a decisive physical and mental edge over their competition. All sports welcome: hockey, soccer, baseball, gymnastics, lacrosse, martial arts, and more.
-
High Aspiration Athletes
-
Athletes who are not yet at REP level but are committed to elevating their skill set and physical performance to compete at the highest level in their sport. Must demonstrate commitment and coachability to be accepted.
-
Grades 7–9 (OSSD)
-
Students entering Grades 7, 8, or 9 in fall 2025 are eligible to earn the full OSSD Gym Credit. The training intensity and coaching is the same regardless of credit eligibility.
-
Multi-Sport Athletes
-
Athletes who play multiple sports or are looking to cross-train and build the foundational physical attributes — speed, power, explosiveness, flexibility — that translate across all disciplines.
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
Rutherford Private School
