It has been said that gravitational forces are forces of attraction. In other words larger objects are always pulling smaller objects towards them. …
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Head & Neck Training Specialist Certification
Preparing and Protecting Your Athletes During Competition…
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Isn't there a cost to exercise? Think about it. Any training session that presents a decent challenge to a trainee costs something. No, I'm not talking about monetary terms, but rather human cost.
I think too often the cost of single…
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Rollouts are one of the best exercises for developing an athletic core. But if you have a strong core, standard Ab Wheel Rollouts and Barbell Rollouts may be a bit easy for you. Luckily, there are some ways you can increase the difficulty of the exercise to continue challenging your core. Some of these movements even work other areas of your body.…
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Jessica was tragically killed Thursday morning in a car accident. In times like this it so hard to find words to express the feeling of sadness and loss for all who knew her. She was a member of the Venice High School girls volleyball I had the pleasure of working with from 2007 to 2009. It was very special group of young ladies. Once again it made me think of what coaching is about, it is about people like Jessica. We…
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I am fascinated by science. The empirical nature of the scientific method has an innate appeal. It allows us to study and explore the deepest dimensions of our being and our existence in the world. That being said at the end of the day I am a practitioner. My job as a coach is produce results, to apply the science to the best of my ability by transferring it into practice. The nature of this leans heavily on the art that…
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“Please Mom & Dad, I Need to Rest”
In an article by Cliff Sims onYellowhammernews.com he outlines a plea from renown orthopedic surgeon, Dr. James Andrews, surrounding the year round, youth sports specialization, culture we live in today. This is just one of many articles addressing this topic, some of which have come…
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Power Lift has been issued a patent number for the Pro Select Standing 4-Way Neck
Jefferson, IA (November 18, 2014) -- Power Lift, a leading innovator in the strength training world, was issued their fifth patent (#8,876,665) by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for the Pro Select…
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I know it's still in-vogue to refer to the human body as a kinetic chain, but I'll suggest there's much, much more to factor than that of just a chain when trying to improve human performance for sports or tactical purposes. Certainly, there's…
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Dear Coach:
Congratulations on beginning an exciting journey of discovery. You have checked all the boxes in terms of your preparation, you have interned, you are certified and you have your degree in sports science. Those are the keys that unlock the door. Now the fun starts, the real work begins, you get to apply what you have learned. Be prepared to pay your dues, 90% 0f coaching is grunt work. Not much science, just a whole lot of detail work that no one ever teaches you in…
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As Strength & Conditioning Professionals we are all in the business of improving sport movement.
Because of that, I compiled a Special Report for my business, Movement Mastery, that I wanted to offer you today. This Report included my Top 10 Things That You You Can Do To Improve Your Athlete's Movement.
You can access the…
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Is there any more valuable commodity for producing successful training outcomes than that of planning. Coaches such as John Wooden and Vince Lombardi certainly proved its efficacy. One thing that I've found out about planning is…
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The daily challenge for you and your athletes is getting better. How do you get better? How much better can you get? It is a simple proposition: How much better do you want to be? How far out of your comfort zone can you get each day & how deep into the performance zone can you get? Most of us limit ourselves because we believe in boundaries, limitations and barriers. There are no boundaries and barriers! Get out now…
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Repetitious Exercises
This usually overloads one area or one component; the end result is a poor training response. I always say hunt with a rifle, not a shotgun.
Training to failure…
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The following is a list of some mistakes that I have made in my coaching and teaching. If you learn from your mistakes I should be a genius, but unfortunately some of the lessons were only learned after I repeated these mistakes several times. I hope that by sharing these with you, it will help you to avoid making the same mistakes I have made.…
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