Elite Training Academy sets new standard for athletic development in Baton Rouge | Sponsored: Elite Training Academy

Elite Training Academy in Baton Rouge is redefining physical fitness and sports development in the region by offering an unmatched combination of indoor and outdoor facilities, including a 3,000 square foot weight room, as well as a 60-yard indoor field and two full-sized outdoor turf sports fields that can be used for soccer, football and lacrosse training and games. Elite also offers recovery services such as hot and cold plunge tubs, infrared sauna and cryogenics.

Designed to serve athletes of all ages and skill levels, Elite Training Academy provides a space that rivals college and professional facilities in size, capability and expertise. From youth sports to adult recreational leagues, Elite has quickly become a hub for people who are serious about their athletic development and overall wellness.

“Our approach is really about helping people train their bodies to reach optimal health, prevent injuries and increase sport specific skill development,” said Greg Stringfellow, president of Elite Training Academy. “With our partner Ochsner Health-Baton Rouge, we’re able to have on-site physicians and physical therapists who work with people to design workouts tailored to them and focus on how their bodies should perform. That partnership allows us to prevent injuries and build a holistic training program for each person.”

Elite Training Academy, alongside Ochsner Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute at Elite Training Complex – Burbank, will offer various fitness classes for youth and adults that combine training in speed, agility, strength development and overall conditioning. Classes can be taken as a group, or one-on-one sessions can be scheduled.

“One of the things we’ve been focusing on is helping middle school students with their speed, agility,  strength and skill development as they get ready for whatever sports they want to play in high school,” Stringfellow said. “There really aren’t any middle school weight rooms and facilities in this area that can offer what we do, along with the guidance on training the right way.”

Inclusivity and versatility are at the core of Elite Training Academy’s mission. The facility has developed leagues for flag football, soccer and lacrosse that are open to men and women of all ages, as well as area youth. These leagues offer people the chance to play a sport that they enjoy while staying fit and forming new friendships with others who share their same interests.

“I think what sets our leagues apart is that the players learn ongoing skill development from coaches,” Stringfellow said. “Our Ochsner Performance Training team has built classes for all sports and age groups to cover the entire spectrum of performance training. The facilities we have allow them to do all that work on-site.”

In addition to therapy and training, Ochsner Health-Baton Rouge operates the only orthopedic walk in clinic in the region out of the Elite facility.

Elite Training Academy also hosts a variety of summer camps for kids to stay active while out of school. This year, the Road Trippin’ at Elite camp for children ages 5 to 8 will have sessions filled with sports, structured games, educational activities and more. The Elite Jungle Camps are for kids aged 8 and 14 and will feature competitive sports challenges, obstacle courses, adventure drills and teamwork development. Visit www.elitetrainingacademybr.com to learn more about classes, camps and leagues at Elite Training Academy.