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Speed: Beyond Genetics

In team sports, Speed is the ultimate Game-Changer. An athlete that can beat their opponent off the line every time? And make the other team miss so they can make the big play? And then outrun everyone on the field? That athlete is a GAME-CHANGER - an athlete that every coach wants, and every opponent…

EPA Athlete Noah Kirkwood Commits to Harvard

ELITE PERFORMANCE ACADEMY basketball star NOAH KIRKWOOD has made a decision on his academic and basketball future - and all roads lead to HARVARD UNIVERSITY. Noah committed to play basketball for the Crimson next season, ending one of the most high-profile recruitments of an Ottawa basketball player ever. The story was featured on IVY HOOPS ONLINE's recruiting update:…

A great story from The Argosy about Elite Performance Academy client Michael Otoo's incredible comeback from traumatic injury to get back in school and on the court. Michael's tremendous work with Coach Ruiz has helped him work his way back on the team at Mount Allison, and we can't wait to see him in action this season. Congrats Michael! THE ULTIMATE…

4 EPA Football Players Headed to Prep School

Four Elite Performance Academy football players are graduating from our program early and heading off to prep school to continue both their education and their football development. Lliam Horricks, Jacob Dugas, and Connor Bornais have all been long-time members of the EPA program, having trained in both our Train 2 Perform program as well as the…

EPA Athlete Adams Leading Team Ontario at Canada Summer Games

Elite Performance Academy athlete Angus Adams and his Team Ontario teammates are off to a great start at the 2017 Canada Summer Games in Winnipeg. Angus started the tournament with 3 RBIs and scored twice to lead Team Ontario to a 14-4 win over PEI. Ontario followed that up with a 1-0 win over Nova…

Noah Kirkwood Recruiting Continues to Heat Up

Fresh off winning a FIBA World Cup Gold Medal as a member of Team Canada, Elite Performance Academy basketball player Noah Kirkwood continued to raise his profile with a dominating performance at the Adidas Gauntlet Finale. According to Rivals Basketball Recruiting, Headed to Northfield Mount Hermon for a prep year, Kirkwood could also be bringing a…

Dear High School Football Players: No, You Don’t Run a 4.4 40

As a high school athlete, you are still developing your strength and speed. You may have worked on your 40 technique, but nowhere near the level of a Combine athlete. Your training goal is to improve your football skills. Combine athletes train in programs that are specifically designed to improve their 40 times. See the…

Registration open for all Elite Football Off-Season programs

Registration is filling up fast for all ELITE PERFORMANCE ACADEMY OFF-SEASON FOOTBALL PROGRAMS! Don't miss out on the opportunity to work with both Professional Strength Coaches and current CFL football players in order to make your 2017 season your best one yet! Roster spots are limited for each program, so reserve your spot quickly! Click…

EPA Lacrosse Star Callum Crawford named Colorado Mammoth MVP

Huge congratulations to Elite Performance Academy Lacrosse star Callum Crawford on being named the NLL Colorado Mammoth Most Valuable Player! Injuries restricted Callum to only 12 games in 2015, and he came to EPA determined to be a stronger, faster, healthier player heading into his 11th season as a pro. Callum fully committed to the program,…

Are you one of the top football players in Ottawa? It's time to put yourself to the test with the Elite Football Combine. This weekend, April 23rd - 3pm Elite Performance Academy is putting on the second instalment of The Elite Football Combine. All OVFL, NCAFA and high school players are welcome to test for the low cost of…

Elite Performance Academy athlete Brad Cowan commits to Laurier Golden Hawks

ELITE PERFORMANCE ACADEMY football player Brad Cowan has announced his commitment to attend Laurier University in 2016, and play football for Coach Cameron and the Golden Hawks. Brad is in the midst of his second off-season in the Elite D2D Off-Season Football Program. He originally came to EPA to rehab a broken bone in his leg, and…

Corey Johnson Leads Harvard to Big Win Over Boston

ELITE PERFORMANCE ACADEMY athlete COREY JOHNSON scored 18 points and added 3 assists, 2 rebounds, and 1 steal to lead the HARVARD CRIMSON over Boston University in NCAA basketball action. As a true freshman starter, Corey has made at least one 3-pointer in all 9 games he has played to begin his career. BOSTON – The Harvard men's basketball team…

Youth Performance and Fitness—Strength and Conditioning Information for Parents

The goal and purpose of every Athlete program at ELITE PERFORMANCE ACADEMY is to maximize the long-term development of our athletes. While it is great to be successful right away, far too often athletes and parents get caught up in winning right now, and sacrifice their future potential in the process. At the end of the…

Why Youth Athletes Need to Focus on Strength to Improve Speed Improving sport-specific speed is a huge focus of all our athlete performance programs at Elite Performance Academy. Every athlete can benefit from improved technique when it comes to: linear speed acceleration and deceleration change of direction …

Big Cyber Week Specials on all Off-Season Football Programs! One week only - don't miss out! Elite D2D Off-Season Football -Save $700! Elite Football Academy - Save $115! Elite Junior Football Academy - Save $95! Elite Speed…

EPA’s Corey Johnson Off To Good Start as NCAA True Freshman

ELITE PERFORMANCE ACADEMY basketball player COREY JOHNSON has gotten off to a strong start in his true freshman season with the NCAA IVY LEAGUE'S HARVARD CRIMSON. After earning a starting spot during pre-season camp, Corey opened the season with 9 points in a victory over MIT, shooting 3-5 from 3pt. The following night, he led the CRIMSON in…

Three EPA Football Athletes Named to OUA All-Star Team

Three members of the Elite Performance Academy football program have been named to the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) All-Star Team for the 2015 season. Congrats Boys - the EPA Family is proud! A first time all-star at defensive end, John Biewald (Ottawa, Ont.) was named to the second-team. His fourth season in the purple and white…

NCAA Pre-Season Love for EPA Hoops Star Corey Johnson

People continue to take notice of Elite Performance Academy basketball athlete Corey Johnson as he prepares for his freshman season with the NCAA's defending Ivy League Champions Harvard Crimson. HoopSeen.com has Corey listed as one of the top "Under The Radar Non-power Conference Freshmen". COREY JOHNSON – 6-FOOT-4 – SHOOTING GUARD - HARVARD UNIVERSITY Crazy…

Elite Performance Academy Skier Abby Thomas named to Team Quebec

Long-time Elite Performance Academy athlete Abby Thomas has been named to the Team Quebec Alpine Ski Team for the 2015/16 season. Abby, who started with EPA as a 15-year old two years ago, has shown steady and consistent progression in both her training and her performance on the hill. She locked in her place on…

EPA Athlete John Biewald named OUA Player of the Week – Again!

For the 2nd time in less than a month, Elite Performance Academy football athlete John Biewald has been named the OUA Defensive Player of the Week for his performance against University of Toronto. John is currently 3rd in the Nation in QB Sacks. John has been a member of the EPA program since 2012, and has trained in…

Thirteen alumni members of the Elite Performance Academy family will be participating in the annual Panda Game on Saturday October 3, 2015. Tunch Akkaya Tanner Care Justin Poitras Jesse Skucas Jason Hoddinott Keith Graham Lake Johnston Travis Troughton Tyler Young Jeff Veinotte Kadeem Vaillancourt Stefano Napolitano Jesse Mills This year marks the 47th anniversary of…

EPA Athlete Brad Herbst named AUS Player of the Week

Elite Performance Academy football athlete Brad Herbst has been named the AUS Defensive Player of the Week for September 28, 2015. After playing sparingly last season, Brad first joined the EPA program last December to try and take his game to the next level. He trained in the Elite D2D CIS/NCAA Summer Prep Program this past summer, and was…

EPA Athlete John Biewald named CIS & OUA Player of the Week

Elite Performance Academy football athlete John Biewald has been named the CIS and OUA Defensive Player of the Week for September 21, 2015. He is currently 2nd in the Nation in QB Sacks. John has been a member of the EPA program since 2012, and has trained in the Elite D2D CIS/NCAA Summer Prep Program since…

The ELITE PREP SCHOOL FOOTBALL SHOWCASE is a one day football event designed to provide exposure for Ottawa's football talent. Prep School Coaches/Scouts and Recruiting Services will be in attendance. The day will provide the opportunity for athletes to demonstrate their athleticism and movement skills, as well as their on-field football talents. Included will be…

Get to know Elite Performance Academy athlete Matt Ianni, who pitches for the Canadian Junior National baseball team, and tries to mold his style and his game after Yankees reliever Dellin Betances.

Our Directors of Athlete Performance sat down with Coach Anthony Brown of RISE: Athlete Support Programs for a great discussion about the Elite program and philosophies on Coaching. Listen to the preview below. PlayPauseStopMute

#TheDifference is a reality web series about the Elite D2D Summer Football Program. This 6-episode documentary, filmed in partnership with House Edge Media, goes behind the scenes of our flagship University Football preparation program, and provides never before seen insights into the methodology and commitment required in the Elite Performance Training System. Follow our NCAA, CIS,…

Elite Performance QB Adds OPC to his Football Resume

Quarterback JAMES KEENAN has come up through the ranks of the ELITE PERFORMANCE ACADEMY program. He began as a member of our ELITE JUNIOR ATHLETE PROGRAM, and recently completed his first winter as part of our ELITE D2D OFF-SEASON FOOTBALL PROGRAM. He has used his athleticism, speed, strength, and decision-making to star for both the BELL WARRIORS…

#TeamEPA QB Quinn Stewart Preps for #OPC, and Beyond

ELITE PERFORMANCE ACADEMY athlete and QB QUINN STEWART is ready to put his extensive skill set and athleticism to work this weekend, helping to lead the Team East Varsity squad in the Ontario Prospect Challenge. Quinn spent the winter as a Leader in our large Elite D2D Off-Season Football and Elite Football Academy programs, working…

Corey Johnson Basketball Highlights 2014/15

Highlights of ELITE PERFORMANCE ACADEMY athlete COREY JOHNSON's 2014-2015 basketball season with Vermont Academy. Corey recently participated in the BIOSTEEL ALL-CANADIAN GAME, where he won the 3-point contest. He is also a member of TEAM CANADA JUNIOR MEN'S NATIONAL TEAM and in November he signed his National Letter of Intent to play for HARVARD UNIVERSITY starting in 2015. http://www.eliteperformanceacademy.ca/epa-news/basketball/elite-performance-academy-athlete-commits-to-play-for-harvard/

With a freshly signed new 2-year contract, Baltimore Ravens DT Christo Bilukidi returned to Elite Performance Academy once again to train his body, and mind, for the relentless grind of the NFL football season. He has attacked this off-season with a new aggressiveness and passion that has lead to tremendous results in training, and will…

Training for Football The Right Way – A Free Information Session

ELITE PERFORMANCE ACADEMY presents "TRAINING FOR FOOTBALL - THE RIGHT WAY" This Saturday, November 29, ELITE PERFORMANCE ACADEMY presents a 1-hour introduction into how young football players should structure their training and development. Planning and progression in order to safely and effectively maximize their athletic potential on the football field.We will be discussing our tried…

Elite Performance Academy athlete commits to play for Harvard

ELITE PERFORMANCE ACADEMY basketball star COREY JOHNSON has signed his National Letter of Intent to play basketball for HARVARD UNIVERSITY. After being courted by literally dozens of division I programs, Johnson took official visits to Butler and Harvard in recent weeks, before finalizing his decision on November 10th with a verbal commitment to Harvard head coach…

ELITE PERFORMANCE ACADEMY athlete CONNOR WILLIAMS of the hometown OTTAWA REDBLACKS recently had a chance to sit down with FACES Magazine and talk about his journey to the CFL. To the newer generation, football in this city is an abstract idea. But to the ones who grew up with the Roughriders the lights, sounds, smells and atmosphere of…

4 Elite Performance Lacrosse Athletes Selected for All Canada Games

Four Elite Performance Academy athletes recently competed at the All Canada Lacrosse Games. The Games, which were held in Oshawa from June 30-July3, are a showcase recruiting event featuring top Canadian youth lacrosse players from across Canada. The All Canada Lacrosse games consists of 8 regional teams in 3 separate age divisions competing in a…

EPA Basketball Star to Play for Canadian Championship

Elite Performance Academy Basketball Athlete Harry Range has been named to the U17 Team Ontario squad that will competing at the Canadian National Championships later this summer. Harry, who plays for Kiski Prep School in Pennsylvania, was selected after a province-wide tryout process that started back in March. The final selections were made on July…

TeamEPA Athletes Ready for Historic REDBLACKS Game

Elite Performance Academy athletes John Delahunt, Kevin Scott and Connor Williams hit the field tonight with their Ottawa REDBLACKS teammates for the first game in the history of the new franchise. Good Luck Boys! Local REDBLACKS Players Can Feel Their Community’s Excitement Monday 30 June 2014 By:Sarah Zintel Photo:Sarah Zintel OTTAWA- The return of CFL…

EPA Basketball star named MVP of ABS All-Star Game

Elite Performance Academy Basketball Athlete Zach Green was recently named the MVP of the ABS All-Star Game, played June 21st at Sheridan College in Oakville. Zach, who played this season for the Brampton Warriors, scored a season-high 30 points to lead all scorers. He is now back at EPA as part of the Elite D2D…

Myers Riders Bantam The Myers Riders Bantams bounced back from their first loss of the season by thrashing the Oshawa Hawkeyes 62-12. Playing in the game was a total of nine Elite Performance Academy athletes and alumni. James Keenan #1 Terrell Brown #37 Colin Henley-Vachon #44 Michael Slattery #54 Steven Schwartz #55 Jackson Hyland #61…

OVFL Week 5 – Elite Report – Junior Varsity

Myers Riders Juniors The Myers Riders Juniors dominated the Oshawa Hawkeyes with a 59-0 shut out in Oshawa. Playing in the game were a total of twelve Elite Performance Academy athletes and alumni. Jacob Spinella #1 Brady Tabri #6 AJ Oickle #20 Brian Franklin #21 Daniel Porter #40 Alejandro Politis #48 Ben Spencer #57 Angelo Vushaj #59…

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