Lace up for the SKLZ Elite workshop

The SKLZ Elite workshop team

For more than 30 years and with over 35 branches nationwide Chris Sports has been committed to helping athletes and enthusiasts improve their game by providing the best sports and fitness equipment. As part of this commitment, Chris Sports also organizes and supports events in the athletic field to harness the passion for sports and fitness.

In February, Chris Sports launched a series of two-day basketball, football and recovery workshops powered by SKLZ, the leader in Sport Training. Based in Carlsbad, California, SKLZ develops skill and performance training products and programs designed for athletes of all levels.

The inaugural SKLZ Elite Workshop on Performance and Recovery, Skill-Specific Basketball and Soccer Programs included basketball, football, and recovery activities on February 20 to 21 at Xavier School in San Juan.

In addition to PBA legends and Sigla F.C., the workshop featured world-renowned coaches such as Paul Fabritz, a Performance Enhancement Coach and skills trainer to hundreds of athletes including NBA, WNBA, and D1 players.

For the football workshops, Sigla F.C. (formerly Team Socceroo) has worked with Jenn Kershaw of SKLZ.

The SKLZ Elite workshop trainers and coaches

Recovery activities was led by Cody Carter, EXOS Performance Innovation Team Manager. EXOS is the leader in proactive health and performance, trusted by elite athletes, the military, and innovative companies worldwide. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science, is certified by the NSCA as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and holds an accreditation from USA Weightlifting as a Sports Performance Coach.

The two-day basketball, football and recovery workshops drew over 300 enrolees and scholars (ages 7 and up for basketball and football). Separate programs were prepared for coaches of basketball and football. Trainers and fitness enthusiasts are highly encouraged to join the recovery workshop.