Pro Power Training

As fall sports come to an end---are you planning your off season training?

noreply@blogger.com (Sports Performance Director) — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 11:18:00 +0000

If your in a fall sport, you're currently racing towards the end or are already at the end of your season. Of course you wanna rest up and take a little time to mentally and physically recover. But don't sit around too long!

I am a thorough believer that games are won or last in preparation and/or practice sessions (thanks Phil Jackson!). So as your recovering, begin to plan out your off season training for next season in your head.

Take time to reflect on the outcome of this past season, and consider your training goals this off season as you consider these things:

Did you meet certain team and personal goals this past season?
How was your conditioning at the mid-point and end of the season on a scale of 1-10?
In thinking about these three skills: speed, agility/quickness, and power, in what order do they rank in terms of where you need improvement?
How well did your last off season program prepare you for this season?

Those are just some factors to consider when mulling over your idea of what to do this off season! If you need some help shoot me an email at PerformanceSport21@gmail.com. Ill help you out!

In case you missed it....athlete DB workout

noreply@blogger.com (Sports Performance Director) — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:47:00 +0000

I published this DB workout in a Pro Power E Newsletter recently, but in case you missed it, here it is again! The great part about it, it is a great training routine for any athlete in any sport!

Click above and check it out

Readers are leaders!

noreply@blogger.com (Sports Performance Director) — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 11:57:00 +0000

I have always believed that leaders were also readers! To increase your ability to perform in "the zone", that level where your effort is at its maximum yet the game comes to you with ease, I have always recommended the book "Mind Gym" to my athletes.

Not your typical sports psychology book, this book is packed full of useful types on performing at your best no matter what.

Check it out here at amazon.com

Adipure Trainer offers barefoot training feel

noreply@blogger.com (Sports Performance Director) — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:11:00 +0000

Never before seen footage of Michael Jordan training Video

noreply@blogger.com (Sports Performance Director) — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 13:25:00 +0000

Michael Jordan is physically one of the best athletes ever to play sports. But what separated Jordan from others was his undying will and the training he performed that made him get better and better.

We've seen the dunks, the shots and the defensive moves of this Hall of Famer. but few realize the work ethic that he had which made him one of the top players---top athletes---of all time.

In this video, you'll see Michael in training mode as he prepares to play for his sport with the mental and physical aptitude of a Champion.

Jordan Training Video

Always Compete

noreply@blogger.com (Sports Performance Director) — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 13:21:00 +0000

Pete Carroll is a coach who not only knows how to win, but he knows what it takes to maximize what you to do win over the long haul.

Pete created a national following based on the philosophy of always competing to "Win Forever." I believe we are on the cutting edge of a new way of training to play sports and actually to perform on the field. I can't say it enough that potential in athletes is unlimited, and it is only limited by imagination. Watch this video below on the "Win Forever" philosophy, and remember---ALWAYS COMPETE!

Training Mask---training your breathing capacity to excel in sports!

noreply@blogger.com (Sports Performance Director) — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 18:46:00 +0000

A buddy of mine named Jimmy Skodak told me about this awesome new training device he was using for athletes to train their ability to use oxygen better and to become more conditioned. He gave me a mask to try out for myself---and I was sold on it! I will be uploading video of athletes using this fantastic new device, but in the meantime, check out the Training Mask in the video below.

Visit their offcial site at www.TrainingMask.com

Training in small space? No problem!

noreply@blogger.com (Sports Performance Director) — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 18:33:00 +0000

I always like to think that no matter where you are, you can get training accomplished. YES, competition typically takes place on an open field, open court or in a wide space. But you can still train to move in those settings----with less space to train in.

This is a video that I shot of one of my athletes training with 6" mini hurdles. That space that he was working in was extremely small, but he was still able to work on arm action/foot action coordination, quickness in his stepping in terms of ground contact, change of direction and balance. ALL SPORTS NECESSARY MOVEMENTS.

Take a look at the video below, and the next time you don't think you have enough space---think again!

The 6" box is great for training athletic explosiveness---and more

noreply@blogger.com (Sports Performance Director) — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 17:19:00 +0000

I swear by plyometrics. I think they are fantastic for building athletic explosiveness. In years past I would always gravitate toward using plyo boxes that were high----24 to 36 inches in height typically.

But a few years back I came upon the mini 6" box. Even though it is short in stature, this 6" box proved that you could not only build explosiveness but it allows you to train for quickness and speed too!

I think the video would do it better justice than I can in text; take a look at this cool video of the different ways to incorporate the 6" box into your workouts. Experiment and let me know what you think by shooting me an email at PerformanceSport21@gmail.com.

Train body balance along with quick feet

noreply@blogger.com (Sports Performance Director) — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 15:42:00 +0000

Quick feet are for sure a must in order to be a top level competitive athlete. However, having quick feet is not enough. What happens to the rest of your body matters as well!

What I mean is that you want to have great body balance no matter whats going on with your feet. You want the ability to twist, turn and move side to side and still maintain good body balance.

In the video above watch one of my athletes as he performs quick feet drills. Take special notice to not only his feet, but watch his torso/shoulders. No matter what direction his feet move in, he still maintains good body control. This is crucial in sports when it comes to being able to perform athletic actions such as catching, throwing, hitting and swinging. No matter what your feet are doing, have the ability maintain balance and still perform with balance!

Close Quarters athlete training

noreply@blogger.com (Sports Performance Director) — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 16:18:00 +0000

Who says you need a ton of space to train? Watch one of my athlete effectively use the speed agility ladders and plyo boxes in close quarters training. Lots of quick movements in small spaces.

Teaches athletes to take that first step NOW, and the importance of going from one action to the next.

Athletes must train in "multi-planes" to get better

noreply@blogger.com (Sports Performance Director) — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 15:22:00 +0000

To be an effective athlete, you must have the ability to move in different "planes". Simply put, you must have the ability to be able to move forward, side to side, back wards, spinning, up and down while performing athletic actions.

So train this way too! Perform "ordinary" drills such as high knees and butt kicks in these different planes to get used to moving in multiple planes. Check out the drills in the video below and incorporate them into your "multi-plane" workouts.

Train to change direction

noreply@blogger.com (Sports Performance Director) — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 14:13:00 +0000

Who says you can become more agile? It's for sure one of the athletic skills that I believe is trainable. Below is a series of change of direction drills based on the use of cones. Configurations of cone set ups may vary, but focus on body balance, acceleration and deceleration.

Check out the drills, try 'em, then come up with your own sports specific drills.

Weighted Vest Training Session

noreply@blogger.com (Sports Performance Director) — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 03:31:00 +0000

Bungee Cord w/change of direction workout

noreply@blogger.com (Sports Performance Director) — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 14:42:00 +0000

This is a video of one of my athletes performing change of direction drills while attached to a resistance cord

WORKOUT: Mini box w/and w/out hurdles

noreply@blogger.com (Sports Performance Director) — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 01:24:00 +0000

GRCHS Football Off Season Training

noreply@blogger.com (Sports Performance Director) — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 09:37:00 +0000

Here is one of the teams that I do Off Season Conditioning for. Lots of variety in the lifts such as pushes/pulls rotational/explosive lifts. We also mix in a variety of speed and agility work.

Wt. Vest/Plyo Box/Hurdles/Ladders combo

noreply@blogger.com (Sports Performance Director) — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 11:25:00 +0000

Here is a video of one of my athletes performing plyo's and quickness drills with a weighted vest.

Pro Power Athletes in action

noreply@blogger.com (Sports Performance Director) — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 11:30:00 +0000

GRCHS Football College Prep Summer Workout

noreply@blogger.com (Sports Performance Director) — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 11:17:00 +0000

Plyometric Quickfoot Combo Training Session

noreply@blogger.com (Sports Performance Director) — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 13:35:00 +0000

I am a huge fan of combining drills together to get a great training effect! In this vid I shot with one of my athletes I am combining plyometric jumps in multiple directions with quickfoot action drills. These are perfect for athletes who need to be quick and explosive in multiple directions. Take what you can use from it. Enjoy!

noreply@blogger.com (Sports Performance Director) — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 15:11:00 +0000

These are some great plyo training shoes from ATINNOVATE that I used to train my athletes. I use them not just for jumping, but for speed and agility training as well. Be the BEAST!

Speed Power Workout

noreply@blogger.com (Sports Performance Director) — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 22:36:00 +0000

This is a total body athletic power and speed/agility program for athletes. Take a peek and add some of these drills to your training program!

Quickfoot Workout for Athletes

noreply@blogger.com (Sports Performance Director) — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 14:11:00 +0000

Here is a great workout for athletes to develop quicker, more explosive feet!

Quick Foot Hoop Action - - -in and out!

noreply@blogger.com (Sports Performance Director) — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 14:34:00 +0000