Whether you’re an aspiring young athlete, looking to improve your overall fitness, or ready to take your training to the next level, the J Performance Center offers expert coaching, innovative programming, and a supportive community to help you achieve your goals.
Youth/Teen Small Group Training - Ages 7-17
The J Performance Center offers dynamic training programs designed to help youths, teens and athletes build strength, speed, coordination, and confidence in a fun and supportive environment.
Programs include:
• Youth Strength & Conditioning
• Sports Performance Training
• Speed & Agility Development
• Athletic Foundations
• Sport-Specific Training
• Functional Fitness for Youth
Whether your child is new to fitness or preparing for competitive sports, our coaches focus on proper movement mechanics, injury prevention, athletic development, and lifelong healthy habits. Classes available for all experience levels.
For information on Youth Group Training classes, contact Jaden Hendricks at jhendricks@mandelljcc.org.
8-Week Programs - All classes begin the week of October 5.
Important Registration Note: The 8-week session fee is for ONE class per week on ONE selected day. Each participant registers for one specific day and time for the full eight-week session.
Kid Strong Foundations
Ages 7–10
Instructor: Paul Pino
Choose one day:
Monday | 4:00–4:45pm | Oct 5 - Nov 30
No class Oct 12
Wednesday | 4:00-4:45pm | Oct 7- Nov 25
A fun, age-appropriate introduction to athletic development and fitness. Athletes will focus on movement skills, coordination, balance, agility, speed, bodyweight strength, and foundational strength-training techniques while developing confidence and enjoying an active training environment.
$250/$220 JCC Member
Maximum 10 participants per class
Girls’ Small Group Strength & Conditioning
Ages 11–14
Instructor: Laura Barash
Monday | 5:00–5:45pm | October 5–November 30
No class October 12
Empowering small-group training designed to build confidence, coordination and strength. Participants will learn how to exercise safely and effectively in a fun, supportive environment while training with a variety of equipment.
$250/$220 JCC Member
Maximum: 10 participants per class
Youth Performance Fundamentals
Ages 11–13
Instructor: Paul Pino
Wednesday | 5:00–5:45 PM | October 7–November 25
Designed for middle school athletes who are ready to build a stronger athletic foundation. Training focuses on strength fundamentals, speed, agility, power, mobility, core development, conditioning and proper exercise technique. Participants will learn how to train safely and effectively.
$250/$220 JCC Member
Maximum: 10 participants per class
High School Performance
Ages 14–17
Instructor: Paul Pino
Choose one day:
Monday | 6:00–6:45pm | October 5–November 30
No class October 12
Wednesday | 6:00–6:45pm | October 7–November 25
An advanced athletic performance program designed for high school athletes. Sessions emphasize strength, power, speed, agility, conditioning, mobility and sport-specific performance. Participants will develop proper technique through progressive training designed to help them perform at their best.
$250/$220 JCC Member
Maximum: 10 participants per class
Athletic Conditioning
Ages 10 and up
Instructor: Jaden Hendricks
Choose one day:
Thursday | 6:30–7:15pm | October 8–December 3
No class November 26
Saturday | 11:00–11:45pm | October 10–November 28
A dynamic class focused on building strength, speed, agility, coordination, endurance and overall athletic performance through age-appropriate exercises and drills. Perfect for young athletes looking to improve their fitness and take their game to the next level.
$250/$220 JCC Member
Maximum: 10 participants per class
Adult Small Group Training with Laura
Elevate Your Fitness. Improve Your Performance. Ready to shake up your routine? Our Adult Small Group Training classes combine expert coaching, accountability, and the energy of a team environment to help you move better, get stronger, and stay motivated.
Programs may include:
• Functional Strength Training
• Athletic Conditioning
• TRX Training
• Strength & Mobility
• Core & Balance
• Specialty Performance Classes
With small class sizes and personalized coaching, you’ll receive the attention you need while enjoying the camaraderie and motivation of training with others. Discover a smarter way to train and achieve your goals.
For information on Adult Small Group Training classes, contact Carmen Erian at 860-231-6348, cerian@mandelljcc.org.
Personal or Partner Training is Available
If interested in 1 on 1 training, please reach out to Farrah LaPorte, Director of Operations | Fitness, Aquatics & Sports at flaporte@mandelljcc.org
