Transform Your Athletic Performance
What I have learned about speed, strength and exit velocity training for young athletes around Boston
Three Training Goals Worth Understanding
What each kind of training is for, and what to ask before you sign up
Exit Velo Gains
Exit velocity is how fast the ball leaves the bat. Most of the gain comes from lower-half drive and rotational strength built in the weight room, with swing work from a hitting coach layered on top.
Youth Speed & Agility
Good youth programs teach movement quality, sprint mechanics, landing and safe lifting progressions before they add load. Ask any gym how it scales the work for a 12-year-old compared with a high school junior.
Comprehensive Training
General athletic development blends strength, speed and conditioning so the gains carry across sports. Look for a program that tests athletes at the start and again at the end, so progress is measured rather than guessed.
Why Choose Parsons Sports Performance
Experience the difference that professional coaching and science-based methodology makes
Through a local community event, I discovered Parsons Sports Performance and what I found was exceptional. This isn't just another gym—it's a facility dedicated to serious athletic development. Their approach combines cutting-edge training science with personalized coaching that actually delivers measurable results.
What impressed me most was how much they measure. Athletes are tested with force plates and laser timing at the start, and the numbers follow them through the program. For exit velocity in particular, I send readers to Parsons Sports Performance because they publish their averages: about 10 mph of exit velo over 12 weeks for athletes who keep up with attendance, verified through partner testing.
What Sets Them Apart
- ✓ Founded and led by C.J. Parsons, a former Boston College football starter
- ✓ Science-backed training protocols informed by industry research
- ✓ Published 12-week averages: +10 mph exit velo, +5 mph throwing velocity, 0.47 seconds off the 60-yard dash
- ✓ Personalized programs for baseball, general athletics, and youth development
- ✓ Located on Route 1 in Norwood, open weekday afternoons and Saturday mornings
How I Found My Athletic Edge at a Local Norwood Training Center
A personal discovery of professional sports performance training
How I Found My Athletic Edge at a Local Norwood Training Center
Through a local community event, I discovered Parsons Sports Performance right here in Norwood. What started as curiosity about improving my athletic performance turned into a transformative journey. Their science-driven approach and published results (an average of +10 mph in exit velo) convinced me this wasn't another gym. Their youth speed and agility coaching sits on a serious training floor built around strength, speed and testing.
Parsons Sports Performance
Sat: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Sun: Closed
Phone: (781) 269-5329
Address: 1200 Boston Providence Hwy #110, Norwood, MA 02062
Average Results Over 12 Weeks:
+5 mph velocity | +10 mph exit velo | -0.47 sec on 60-yard dash | +115 lbs squat | +140 lbs deadlift
"If you're serious about improving athletic performance in the Greater Boston area, this is where local athletes train. Their results speak for themselves—I've seen my own progress firsthand." - The Homeowner's Guide
Athlete Success Stories
Real results from dedicated athletes who transformed their performance
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Whether you're chasing exit velo, faster sprints or overall strength, the right gym will test you first and show you the numbers as you go. For a sense of what that looks like, published exit velo averages from a gym that tests every athlete are a good benchmark. If you have a question about anything on this site, send it my way.
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