I came across this in an old file last night....
For those of you who are almost midway through our Fall program, for those getting ready to enroll in the winter sessions...
For those of you gritting it out everyday in practice... You're time and effort will pay off!!!
WHAT IS A WORKOUT?
A workout is 25 percent perspiration and 75 percent determination. Stated another way, it is one part physical exertion and three parts self-discipline. Doing it is easy once you get started.
A workout makes you better today than you were yesterday. It strengthens the body, relaxes the mind and toughens the spirit. When you work out regularly, your problems diminish and your confidence grows.
A workout is a personal triumph over laziness and procrastination. It is the badge of a winner – the mark of an organized, goal-oriented person who has taken charge of his, or her, destiny.
A workout is a wise use of time and an investment in excellence. It is a way of preparing for life’s challenges and proving to yourself that you have what it takes to do what is necessary.
A workout is a key that helps unlock the door to opportunity and success. Hidden within each of us is an extraordinary force. Physical and mental fitness are the triggers that can release it.
A workout is a form of rebirth. When you finish a good workout, you don’t simply feel better.
YOU FEEL BETTER ABOUT YOURSELF.
By George Allen
Stay Strong
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Thursday, September 25, 2008
It's not your fault!
Have you ever been yelled at by a coach? Shown a drill one time and was expected to do it perfectly? You didn't perform to the coach's standards...guess what...it was probably not your fault!!
Movement has always been an innate skill that young athletes either possess or don't. You have heard the coaches yell 'FASTER' and 'GET THERE' as they try and motivate you "move" better or quicker.
The idea that an athlete's ability to learn or be taught movement that will progressively be molded and improve over time is still a hot debate topic among coaches. As I'm sure you have heard a coach or parent say...'well he/she is just slow and there is nothing you can do about it.'
It's not the athlete who is lacking anything in particular which is keeping them from acquiring the correct movement patterns, it's the coach or trainer who is lacking...lacking a well thought out progressive system that teaches fundamental movement strategies.
The system evolves with the athlete over time and follows them through their critical growth and developmental years, molding efficient movement patterns to which speed strength and power can be applied at appropriate times.
If you would like to learn more about how our system can help you as an athlete or make you a better coach visit www.attainsp.com
Stay strong!
Movement has always been an innate skill that young athletes either possess or don't. You have heard the coaches yell 'FASTER' and 'GET THERE' as they try and motivate you "move" better or quicker.
The idea that an athlete's ability to learn or be taught movement that will progressively be molded and improve over time is still a hot debate topic among coaches. As I'm sure you have heard a coach or parent say...'well he/she is just slow and there is nothing you can do about it.'
It's not the athlete who is lacking anything in particular which is keeping them from acquiring the correct movement patterns, it's the coach or trainer who is lacking...lacking a well thought out progressive system that teaches fundamental movement strategies.
The system evolves with the athlete over time and follows them through their critical growth and developmental years, molding efficient movement patterns to which speed strength and power can be applied at appropriate times.
If you would like to learn more about how our system can help you as an athlete or make you a better coach visit www.attainsp.com
Stay strong!
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Athletic Development: Work + Rest = Success
For the competitive young athlete, the rigorous demands of practice, academics, competition and maintaining a social life can be overwhelming. With the beginning of Fall the Flu season is just around the corner. The repetitive stress of a busy life can sap the energy out of anyone, especially a teenager, leaving the immune system vulnerable.
Through proper rest, nutrition and a balanced strength and conditioning program you can protect yourself from illness and improve your performance in the class room as well as on the field or court.
Through proper rest, nutrition and a balanced strength and conditioning program you can protect yourself from illness and improve your performance in the class room as well as on the field or court.
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