Consulting

  • Merissa offers Load Management Consulting to help teams and coaches develop effective practice plans tailored for both in-season and out-of-season training. This service includes creating guidelines that take into account various factors such as training volume, intensity, and recovery needs. Clients will learn how to formulate cohesive plans by considering key variables and how to adjust them based on the athlete’s performance and readiness. The consulting can incorporate data from technologies like Catapult or other GPS trackers to monitor and manage load, as well as provide strategies for effective load management without technology inputs. This comprehensive approach ensures that athletes are training optimally while minimizing the risk of injury and maximizing performance.

  • In her WHOOP Consulting service, Merissa guides teams and coaches on effectively utilizing the WHOOP strap to enhance performance monitoring and recovery. This service covers how to implement WHOOP in a team setting, including data collection and interpretation. Clients will learn how to leverage the data to make informed decisions regarding training loads, recovery strategies, and overall athlete well-being. The consulting helps coaches understand what the data means, how to interpret it, and how to use these insights to optimize athlete performance and health over time.

  • Merissa offers Sport Performance Testing and Monitoring Consulting to help teams and coaches assess and optimize athletic performance through a variety of tests. This service includes selecting the appropriate assessments for key areas such as speed, change of direction, power, strength, aerobic endurance, and sport-specific skills. Clients will learn how to structure testing plans, interpret results, and use the data to inform training decisions. We will work together to create a testing schedule that ensures efficiency and consistency, allowing you to track progress and adjust training programs as needed. Whether incorporating data from technologies like Force Plates or Force Frames, or utilizing traditional testing methods, this comprehensive approach provides valuable insights to help athletes improve performance, reduce injury risk, and achieve peak results.

  • In the Velocity-Based Training (VBT) Consulting service, Merissa helps individuals and coaches understand the principles and benefits of VBT. This consulting focuses on what VBT is, how to implement it effectively, and when it is most beneficial for optimizing performance. Clients will learn how to use velocity measurements to inform training decisions, track progress, and adjust loads dynamically based on real-time data. This innovative approach empowers athletes and coaches to maximize strength and power development while minimizing the risk of overtraining, ultimately leading to enhanced athletic performance.

Coach Merissa working out at the gym.

At ShyftX Performance, we strive to empower athletes and individuals to achieve peak performance through a holistic, data-driven approach. Rooted in strength and conditioning and sport science, we educate our clients on key performance aspects such as fueling, recovery, and mindset development, integrating these principles with their physical training. By providing personalized coaching and evidence-based insights, we inspire lasting, positive change in all areas of our clients' lives, helping them reach their fullest potential.

Certifications

“Merissa Carpenito made a tremendous impact on Louisville Women’s Basketball with her unique blend of coaching expertise, technical skills, and unwavering dedication to the team's success. The dashboard Merissa developed became an invaluable tool for our coaching staff, allowing us to make more informed decisions and ensure each player was on track to meet their goals. She didn't just focus on the numbers; she took the time to explain data in a way that made sense to players and coaches alike, bridging the gap between raw metrics and real-world performance. Merissa’s contributions have not only shaped the way we approach training but have left a legacy within the program that will benefit our athletes for years to come. Her commitment, attention to detail, and forward-thinking approach to athlete monitoring and wellness have truly elevated Louisville Women’s Basketball. We’re deeply grateful for the positive, lasting mark she’s left on our team.”

-Rhen Vail, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach of Women’s Basketball at The University of Louisville

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