ATHLETIC STRENGTH AND POWER

The Rocky Boiman Football Academy

The next classes are getting ready to start at Rocky Boiman's Football Academy. ASAP @ The River's Edge & The Workout @ Covington have been the training centers of choice for the 8 year NFL veteran and Super Bowl Champ. Now, Rocky shares his insights with up and coming middle school, high school as well as collegiate players, too at The Rocky Boiman Football Academy.  The former Cincinnati St. Xavier and Notre Dame captain can help you elevate your game to the next level. Call 513-658-5058 or email

Part 2 of 2: Cincinnati Reds Strength Training Program

Here's part two of the video shoot at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio. Reds Strength and Conditioning Coach, Matt Krause explains how the training program is implemented to ASAP Video Director Ed Cicale All Rights Reserved   Copyright 2010 ASAP~Athletic Strength And Power

Ohio State Football Performance Clinic: April 10, 2010

OK, now's your chance to get an inside look at one of the premier college football programs: Ohio State University. Register now and watch a Buckeye practice session at the "horseshoe", Ohio Stadium. Then, lunch provided at The Woody Hayes Athletic Center followed by the strength and conditioning/ football performance clinic. The Director of Football Performance, Eric Lichter and strength staff Doug Davis, Troy Sutton and former Buckeye All-American Jeff Uhlenhake will all be on hand to talk strength training with coaches and fitness professionals. Former Michigan strength coach, Mike Gittleson will be one of the featured speakers! ASAP~Athletic Strength And Power founder, Ted Lambrinides is also on the speaker list... he's presently the Wildcat's strength & conditioning coach at The University of Kentucky.
You'll get to see the Buckeye weight training complex and see first hand the equipment and techniques used by the 2010 Rose Bowl Champions.

Just click on the photos to link to the clinic brochure... sign up soon so the clinic staff can make all the necessary arrangements.

All Rights Reserved Copyright 2010 Athletic Strength And Power Blogpost and photos by Ed Cicale

Cincinnati Reds Baseball Strength Training & Conditioning: Part One

It's almost that time again.... baseball. The major leaguers are in Florida and Arizona right now working on the little things. Some are working on even bigger things, like making the roster. Albert Pujols is getting focused on putting good wood on the ball.... Bronson Arroyo is prepping that high kick delivery for another 200 inning season.

In this day and age, baseball players grasp for every edge that's available. Being in great physical condition is one way to prep oneself to be the best. That's where a well designed strength training program can pay dividends in a season that stretches to over 162 games. Sunflower seeds will be on hand.... and plenty of One Source Optimal Nutrition, a popular drink, will be used as a recovery aid. Studies have shown that chocolate milk is a great post workout drink. One Source has a little extra protein and nutrients... a great taste and a is packaged for a 12 month shelf.... life without refrigeration requirements!

Check out today's video. It's Part 1 of 2....and Reds Strength Coach Matt Krause gives us a behind the scenes tour of the training facilities at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio

Today's video courtesy of One Source Optimal Nutrition

This video is also in it's complete form on our Vimeo Channel

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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.

All Rights Reserved  Copyright 2010 ASAP~Athletic Strength And Power blogpost by Ed Cicale

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..

All Rights Reserved Copyright 2010 ASAP~Athletic Strength And Power blogpost by Ed Cicale
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