ATHLETIC STRENGTH AND POWER

The Winners Manual...for the Game of Life, by Jim Tressel

As a teacher and coach, I have had the opportunity to read and review hundreds of books over the years. Books on athletes and coaches...books about specific sports and the techniques and skills necessary to perform better....books on physical conditioning and strength training....and coaching philosophy books, too. Interestingly, one book that I have found myself reaching for a lot since it came to print a couple of years ago is Jim Tressel's (with Chris Fabry) "The Winners Manual". Coach Tressel's players are given a Winners Manual and the book is based on that actual manual that the players receive. I've found it to be  a great teaching tool and would definitely be a benefit to any coach, no matter the age or coaching pedigree.  I particularly like Part Two titled "The Big Ten Fundamentals"....great stuff for teaching young people about the important things in life.

If you find yourself interested in this type of reading, just click on the book cover which links right to the "bookstore". By the way, the book is packed with tons of great quotations and a very nice Foreword by John Maxwell, a well known leadership author and speaker.

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Rocket Power: University of Toledo Football Strength Training

Check out this new video out of U.T. The Rockets are getting ready for the challenge! Arizona, Wyoming, Boise, Purdue are all on the 2010 schedule! These guys aren't fooling around!!
In the video, Rick Court, the Director of Football Strength & Conditioning details what the Rockets are up to in their strength training complex that's just a short pass from the Glass Bowl. They also utilize the latest technology in neck strength training...check out the "neck combo" routine toward the end of the segment. If you prefer, you can catch this video through our Vimeo Videos, too..

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Speed Training & Agility Training Cincinnati

If the sport you play requires speed...agility... strength...power and you live in the Greater Cincinnati Tri-State area, it would certainly be in your best interest to contact Jamie Ray at ASAP @ The River's Edge. Take your training program to the next level. 513-288-1417

Michigan State 2010 Strength Clinic DVD

For whatever reason, you may have missed the Michigan State University Football Strength Training Clinic last week at East Lansing, Michigan. If you couldn't attend last week, make it happen next year. It's worth it!  Also, I'd suggest an overnight stay at The Kellogg Center. Very comfortable amenities there.

There was a knowledgeable list of strength clinicians...including University of Kentucky Strength Coach Ted Lambrinides, Cincinnati Princeton Football/strength coach Mike Shibinski, Tom Kanavy; Minnesota Vikings...and others, too.

If you were not able to attend and want the next best thing..... order the 2010 MSU Strength Clinic DVD. Click on the MSU "S" for the order form . Coach Mike Vorkapich will ship it out to you right away!

Download Clinic DVD Order Form 2010

ASAP @ The University of Toledo Rockets

Coach Shibinski and I had a chance to stop in to The University of Toledo and check in on Head Strength Coach Rick Court. We got to catch the final group of the day...and they were getting some work done!!! Some heavy duty training was taking place and we'll have some video for you soon on that. The photo is of Drey'Lon Pree, a 6'2 198 pound senior Safety out of Steubenville, Ohio who has definitely been devoting some serious time to training. And, he's focused on getting himself in prime condition for the home opener in Toledo on September 3rd when the Rockets host the Arizona Wildcats; ESPN 8pm.
Pictured below is the Director of Football Strength & Conditioning Rick Court (right) describing the nuts and bolts of the Rocket strength program to Cincinnati Princeton High School's strength coach Mike Shibinski.

blog post by Ed Cicale copyright 2010 www.athleticstrengthandpower.com

ASAP Endorses Ramsled

ASAP~Athletic Strength And Power is now endorsing all products made by The Ramsled Company. Take a look at their products...then, give them a try. You'll see what we mean. Also, we're currently experimenting with their sled harness and turfboards. On Friday, we're going to get some video of them in use at The Rocky Boiman Football Academy. We'll keep you posted on these terrific products produced by Karl Deschaine. Just click on the photo or logo

Cincinnati Princeton Coach Mike Shibinski @ BGSU

Assistant Football/ Strength Coach, Mike Shibinski, had an opportunity to see a couple of his former stars while visiting Bowling Green State University... and the Falcons Strength Training program. That's wide receiver Jordan Hopgood on the right and linebacker Dwayne Woods on the left.  Coach Shibinski is anchoring down the middle of this photo and he's was pleased to see his guys getting ready to hit the weights. He knows that they are getting the proper training under the guidance of strength coach Aaron Hillmann, who worked with Florida's strength coach Mickey Marotti. Hillmann also was the strength coach when Urban Meyer was the head coach at Bowling Green.

Nathan Kapsal @ Bowling Green State Univ.

Former ASAP Trainer Nathan Kapsal is now on board at Bowling Green State University and works with athletes under the direction of Head Strength & Conditioning coach Aaron Hillmann. Nathan played football at Thomas More College in Crestview Hills, Kentucky and worked at the Workout @ Covington. He's now picking up the collegiate experience at BGSU and helping the Falcons improve.

Frank Pomarico...... and The Driven Spirit

I got to see Frank Pomarico yesterday at the Michigan State University Strength & Conditioning clinic. He's a big time Notre Dame alum and former captain for the Fightin' Irish football squad of 1973. Presently though, he's keeping an eye on Michigan Football since that is where his son, Tommy, plays football.  Check out Frank's website entitled: The Driven Spirit. You'll find some interesting stuff on his site...and you may find it motivating, too! Just click on the Notre Dame football photo. By the way, that's Frank Pomarico with a lead block at the point of attack..."Touchdown Notre Dame"!

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post by Ed Cicale

Congratulations to Troy Evans and The New Orleans Saints... NFL Champs

ASAP Trainee and New Orleans Saint Troy Evans' first big play in the 2010 Super Bowl was to call "Heads".... giving the Salnts the ball first and, in doing so, keeping the potent Indianapolis Colts' offense on the sidelines. Congratulations Troy on a Super effort and an NFL Championship!

The Workout @ Covington... ASAP @ The River's Edge

It's business as usual at both ASAP~Athletic Strength And Power facilities. Ted Lambrinides (pictured in recent photo on the Buckeye sidelines during the Ohio State victory over Oregon) has taken a strength & speed coach position at The University of Kentucky.       Good Luck Ted!
Meanwhile, Doug Monaghan, Pat Farrell, Vanessa Laug, Jamie Ray and Brent Beisel are continuing the tradition.... training athletes and preparing them for competition. Give us a call today and get your training program going.