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2012 Michigan State Spartan Strength Clinic: February 10th and 11th

Time is running out! There's only a few more days now until the Michigan State Strength Clinic. I have been attending clinics like this since 1982 and I have to proclaim these MSU strength seminars as the best as far as accommodations, learning environment, networking with fellow colleagues, and also the practical coaching ideas that can be taken back to our individual situations...wherever that might be. Most coaches aspire to greatness.... and touring the facilities and observing professionals at work is always a great motivator. You're not going to find a more knowledgeable staff who are willing to share their ideas and collaborate on this type of level. Truly one of the elite programs in all of collegiate sports! It doesn't happen by chance.... it's the people and the character that is there in East Lansing. Hope to see you there....
Coach "C"

 

I have been to the first four MSU Spartan Strength & Conditioning Clinics and somehow they make it better and even more informative every year. This year's line up promises to be another special event for strength training professionals, students, trainers, physical therapists and personal trainers. Clinic Director Mike Vorkapich does an exceptional job organizing and getting the clinic off the ground. The speaking line-up is always top notch...this year will be no different with the likes of Head MSU Strength Coach Ken Mannie, Dan Riley, Ken Leistner, Jason Arapoff, Mike Joseph, Paul Harker, Gabe Harrington and Scott Hayes.

Additionally, just being inside the Spartan Strength Training Complex is enough to motivate. It's tied for first on my list of top college weight rooms that I have seen...coast to coast!

For all of the details and to access the REGISTRATION FORM just click on the Spartan Photo above. The clinic takes place at the Clara Bell Smith Academic Center right across from Spartan Stadium. It's a comfortable, climate controlled auditorium style learning environment with desk format to place electronic learning devices and laptops and notebooks. The practical "lab work" takes place in the Spartan Weight Room within Duffy Daugherty Building.

 

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Boston College Linebackers Luke Kuechly & Sean Duggan @RBFA

Top college linebacker Luke Kuechly and fellow Boston College teammate, Sean Duggan enjoyed their holidays and winter break by teaming up with yet another former Cincinnati St X Bomber football player, Rocky Boiman, for some training sessions at the Rocky Boiman Football Academy located on Cincinnati's far west side.

In this video, it's Luke Kuechly, the leading tackler in all of college football 2011. Luke won the Butkus Trophy, given to the nation's top college linebacker, the Bronko Nagurski Award: the nation's top defensive player and the Lott IMPACT Trophy. In addition, Luke also was awarded the Rotary Lombardi Award. After a lot of thought, Luke decided to forgo his senior year of college football with the Boston College Eagles and have his name entered into the 2012 NFL Draft. Being a tackling machine, he's a sure bet to be a top draft pick!
Luke Kuechly also starred at Cincinnati St. Xavier High School where he was an impact player throughout his career.
Also in this video, Sean Duggan has just finished his freshman year as linebacker at BC where he has made his presence known... in fact, after watching teammate, Kuechly nab an interception for a "pick 6", Duggan snared his first career interception vs the Miami Hurricanes when he dove for a Jacory Harris pass. Sean was an also an All Ohio player for St X head coach Steve Specht.
Develop your "A" game and become the best football player that you can be at the Rocky Boiman Football Academy. Rocky will challenge each athlete to push themselves using specific drills and he'll coach the players to a better understanding of the game of football.
Rocky Boiman was a star player at Cincinnati St. Xavier High School, a captain for the Fighting Irish at the University of Notre Dame... drafted by the Tennessee Titans and later winning a professional football player's ultimate prize: a Super Bowl ring with the Indianapolis Colts.
And, if you happened to be watching NFL Football -Baltimore Ravens vs Houston Texans- in the United Kingdom yesterday, you heard Color Commentator Rocky Boiman describing the action and strategies to England and beyond.

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Strength Coach Mickey Marotti Moving to Ohio State Buckeyes

Florida Gators Strength Coach Mickey Marotti will depart his post in Gainesville to head up the strength program once again for OSU Head Football Coach Urban Meyer. Here's a few past videos, etc that ASAP~Athletic Strength And Power has done with Coach Marotti.

    

  

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The Ram Sled Company: 5 Different Sleds

If you're going to take your program to the next level, you're going to need plenty of tools in your toolbox. There has to be motivation. There has to be proper diet. There has to be serious strength training. There has to be conditioning. There has to be Ram Sleds. Check out the five different "Kick Butt" sled products  in this video. Gameday will seem easy if tough practices and intense conditioning are the preparation mode. Here's how.

  

 

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Cincinnati Bearcats Strength Training at Camp Higher Ground

There are very few NCAA Division 1 Football programs that conduct their fall training camp off campus. Yet, the Cincinnati Bearcats do just that! They load up the Bearcat semis, vans, and busses and head thirty miles west to the rolling hills and backcountry of Indiana. Destination: Camp Higher Ground.
This camp isn't about tying square knots, pitching a tent or roasting marshmallows. It's strictly business out at this camp. And, the business is football...eat...lift weights....meetings...and more football. Head Football Coach Butch Jones removes his team from the distractions of campus where players, coaches and staff can really develop a tight knit, team atmosphere with a focus on Big East Football.

In this ASAP Video Exclusive, Head Strength Coach Dave Lawson and Assistant Michael Szerszen and ASAP Video Director Ed Cicale discuss the nuts and bolts of the strength training setup at Camp Higher Ground... and some of the basic training fundamentals employed by the UC Strength Staff to get the Bearcats game ready. After a victorious and impressive season opening contest, Cincinnati heads to Knoxville this week to take on the Tennessee Vols. Then, a few more non-conference games along with the rigors of the Big East schedule to follow. No doubt that all of the hard work, team building and strength training at Camp Higher Ground should pay off.   ASAP~Athletic Strength And Power Video Productions
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The Burn Machine... Speed Bag!

Whether you're warming up....cooling down...or need a nice workout finisher, The Speed Bag by The Burn Machine may just be what you're looking for!

 

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"Power Hit" with Matt Krause & Bronson Arroyo

 

In this episode of "Power Hit", Matt Krause & star pitcher Bronson Arroyo discuss the upgrade to the weight room at Great American Ball Park...the Home of the Cincinnati Reds. ASAP~Athletic Strength And Power Video Producer Ed Cicale went behind the scenes, and through the dugout to catch Reds' Strength & Conditioning Coach Matt Krause for this one.
Krause will host a strength training seminar at GABP in November. We'll post more details soon. Bronson Arroyo will join him for that event which promises to be great for coaches, athletic trainers and personal trainers. Arroyo, both weight room fanatic and accomplished guitarist, sings the praises of strength training...and it's paying off! He leads the majors in innings-pitched just about every year. Talk about durable.
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Ohio State Football Coach Luke Fickell

Luke Fickell was recently placed at the helm of the Ohio State Buckeye Football team. ASAP~Athletic Strength And Power Sports Performance Videos gives you a little look at the new head coach and a few linebacker drills.
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Indiana University Hoosiers' New Strength Training Complex

Here's a gem of a strength training and conditioning center. Indiana University closed an end of their stadium and added a major upgrade to their facilities, including a 25,000 sq. ft. Athlete Development Center. Not your everyday weight room! Check out the video tour with Assistant Athletic Director for Strength Training & Conditioning Mark Wateska.

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