Choose From the Next Three Certifications Dates. All Of Them Will Be Held at the World Famous DeFranco’s Training Center in Wyckoff, NJ.

Current Dates To Choose From: Register TODAY for Early Bird Savings

Date: Saturday, Sep 22 and Sep 23
Location: WycKoff, NJ
Arrive: 8:30 AM for registration
Time: 9 AM – 5 PM & Optional Workout Afterwards!
Coaches:Joe DeFranco and Jim Smith
Regular Price: $1495
SOLD OUT!

Date: October 27-28
Location: WycKoff, NJ
Arrive: 8:30 AM for registration
Time: 9 AM – 5 PM & Optional Workout Afterwards!
Coaches: Joe DeFranco and Jim Smith
Regular Price: $1495
SOLD OUT!

Date: December 1-2, 2012
Location: WycKoff, NJ
Arrive: 8:30 AM for registration
Time: 9 AM – 5 PM & Optional Workout Afterwards!
Coaches: Joe DeFranco and Jim Smith
Regular Price: $1495
SOLD OUT!

++ For a special GROUP rate, sign up 4 or more coaches for $797 / coach

Email smitty.diesel@gmail.com for the Special Payment Link ++

Also for the CPPS Installment Plan, Email smitty.diesel@gmail.com for Payment Link – $507 / coach x 2 (Spread 30 Days Apart)

Who Should Attend the Certified Physical Preparation Specialist (CPPS) Certification?

The CPPS certification is essential for strength coaches, personal trainers, athletic performance coaches, physical therapists, fitness enthusiasts, and those interested in gaining more knowledge in the strength & conditioning field. This is not a “fluff” certification and you will be held to our high-level standards. Please pay attention to the following requirements.

To achieve CPPS Level 1 certification, you will be required to:

– Successfully complete the two-day intensive certification

– Successfully complete and return the CPPS certification exam within 14 days AFTER the certification (no exceptions)

– Successfully complete the CPPS Video Coaching assessment within 14 days AFTER the certification (no exceptions)

Note, recommended curriculum and references will be provided after you sign-up for the certification

To achieve the CPPS Level 2, you will be required to:

-Successfully complete an internship at a CPPS approved fitness facility / sports performance center / gym

Note, successful completion of each facility’s internship program is dependent upon their individual program requirements and defined by their individual facility

Please understand that each certification has very limited space due to the personalized attention and extensive hands-on training. So please sign-up ASAP for the date of the certification that best fits your schedule.

During the 2-Day CPPS Certification, You Will Learn:

The CPPS 2-day certification is an aggressive hands-on / lecture curriculum that covers all aspects of athletic preparation including; the warm-up, breathing, core training, basic movement patterns and corrections, power development, barbell training and supplemental training consideration for beginner, intermediate and advanced athletes.

CPPS Certification – Day 1 (morning): Essentials and Fundamentals

Essentials of breathing
Fundamental movement patterns and corrections
Bracing mechanics and optimal positioning
The basics of core training and the CPPS global approach
How dysfunction affects core strength and stability

CPPS Certification – Day 1 (afternoon): Warm-up and Autoregulation

The evolution of the warm-up and why it is critical
REAL Athletes/REAL Results: For the first time, we will
reveal actual warm-ups & special exercises used by some of my “high-profile” clients to return from injuries in record time and break PR’s!
Common warm-up mistakes YOU may be making without knowing it
How to improve fluidity of your warm-up movements
How to activate muscles that have been “shut down / inhibited” for years
Rehabbing current injuries & preventing new ones
Being “realistic” – developing different warm-ups for different athletes in different situations
How to structure an athletes warm-up to improve performance immediately
…and much, much more!

CPPS Certification – Day 2 (morning): Barbell Training and POWER Training

Group Warm-up (attendee structured and led)

Barbell training essentials and the ‘BIG THREE’
Fundamental movement patterns and corrections
Bracing for strength and power
How to utilize bands and chains for dynamic movements
The role maximal strength plays in power development
Learn the most important factors affecting YOUR power
Advanced plyometrics and med ball training for FAST results
Volume considerations when training for power
How, when and where to incorporate “ballistics” into your program
Power specificity and the principle of dynamic correspondence
Integration of power training into YOUR system
Contrast Training guidelines and best exercise pairings for guaranteed results
REAL professional athlete power programs and favorite exercises revealed!

CPPS Certification – Day 2 (afternoon): SPEED Training

Learn why most coaches “miss the boat” when training for sprinting speed
Training for speed vs. “conditioning” – what’s the difference? Energy System Considerations, etc.
Learn how to identify flaws in sprinting technique and correct them through strength, flexibility and coaching cues
How to shave 2 tenths off an athlete’s 40 Yard Dash with our legendary technique
Proper Acceleration mechanics and fool-proof drills to develop lightning fast athletes
The role Maximum Velocity plays in most team sports and how/when to train for it
The TRUTH behind “agility” training – this may shock you!
Over-rated (yet extremely popular) speed training products & gadgets – stop wasting your time and money and start getting RESULTS!

Upon completion of the CPPS 2-day hands-on certification and the CPPS certification exam, you will achieve:

CPPS Level 1 Certification

Upon completion of the internship requirements at a pre-approved facility, you will attain:

CPPS Level 2 Certification

Upon completion of the CPPS certification you will also get:

To set yourself apart in the fitness industry and to ensure your continued success after the CPPS certification, you will also get:

CPPS Global Trainer Directory – You gain entrance into our global CPPS trainer directory that can be referenced on defrancostraining.com and dieselsc.com. This is the acknowledgement that you’ve completed all of the requirements of the certification and that you are in our inner circle.
Displaying the CPPS Seal – You will have the ability to proudly display the CPPS Level 1 seal on your website. This will show everyone that you have made the commitment to continue your education and make yourself a better coach. Having the CPPS certification will tell everyone that you are a leader in the industry.

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++ For a special GROUP rate, sign up 4 or more coaches for $797 / coach

Email smitty.diesel@gmail.com for the Special Payment Link ++

Also for the CPPS Installment Plan, Email smitty.diesel@gmail.com for Payment Link – $507 / coach x 2 (Spread 30 Days Apart)

Travel Information: New Jersey

If you are flying in for the certification, use the Newark Airport (code: EWR, Newark International Airport).

Car Rental Information – Click Here

Taxis and Car Service – Click Here

CPPS Recommended Hotel:

Hyatt in Fair Lawn, NJ is about 4 miles from DeFranco’s gym. The hotel is clean and reasonably priced.

Hyatt Place Fair Lawn/Paramus

41-01 Broadway (Route 208 North)

Fair Lawn, NJ 07410, USA

Phone: 201.475.3888

Click HERE for their main website

DeFranco’s Gym is located at:

Garden State Industrial Park
750 Braen Ave., Building E
Wyckoff, NJ 07481

Easy Directions from Hyatt Place in Fair Lawn, NJ to DeFranco’s Gym

Hop right onto the highway and stay straight (when the highway forks). Drive approximately 3.5 miles and get off at the Goffle Road/Midland Park exit. This exit will put you on Goffle Road heading towards the gym. Make a left at the Chevy dealership onto Braen Ave. Then, make your 1st right into The Garden State Industrial Park (Hopper Ave). The gym is located in the back/right of the Industrial Park – Building E, Unit 750.

General Directions to DeFranco’s Gym

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: Since our facility is located in an industrial park, our address will NOT come up correctly on your GPS or mapquest, etc. We are located only one block from a large Chevy Dealership, so we recommend you enter the following address into your GPS or mapquest when getting directions to our facility:

Hawthorne Chevrolet
1180 Goffle Road
Hawthorne, NJ 07506

*Once you reach the Chevy Dealership, turn onto Braen Ave. Then, make your 1st right into the Garden State Industrial Park. We are located in the back/right corner of the industrial park – Building E, Unit 750.

CPPS Coach’s Commitment

PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UP unless you are 110% committed to the certification. There are NO refunds for missing this certification or cancelling your commitment. Joe D. and I only want to work with the best coaches who are dedicated to making themselves better and providing the best training for their athletes. If you have any hesitation that you might cancel OR that you will not be able to fulfill the requirements of the certification – do NOT sign up.

CPPS is a hands-on certification. You will NOT be given your CPPS Level 1 Certification if you are a spectator during the weekend. You will have to participate, train, demonstrate the techniques shown and be able to answer questions when quizzed.

Block the dates on your calendar and start preparing with the pre-certification curriculum now so you’ll be ready to hit the ground running when the big weekend comes. You must prepare and study the curriculum contained in AMPED Warm-up, POWER, EXTREME, and Hard:CORE. Calling last minute that you can’t attend or you’re not ready – is NOT acceptable.

CPPS Cancellation Policy

If you cancel after investing in the CPPS certification, under careful consideration, you will be given the opportunity to attend another certification at a later date for a $497 rescheduling fee.

CPPS Code of Ethics

We are only interested in working with coaches who operate on integrity, honesty, and truthfulness. Do not sign up and pursue the CPPS certification if you are not willing to put your clients first, are dedicated to continuous improvement, and operate every day on these standards. Becoming a CPPS certified trainer is more than just the training and knowledge, it is how you define and carry yourself after you leave – when Joe D. and Smitty are not around. You will be asked to hold yourself to a higher standard and carry the CPPS ideals with you every day.