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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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Strength Coach Updates: Aaron Hillmann: Illinois Fighting Illini & Mickey Marotti: Ohio State Buckeyes + Others

University of Michigan Assistant Strength Coach Aaron Hillmann is heading to the University of Illinois to lead The Fighting Illini Strength & Conditioning Program. He had a previous role as head strength coach at Bowling Green State University prior to his short stint with the Wolverines under Aaron Wellman.  New  Football Coach Tim Beckman has selected Hillmann for this key position. Hillmann has worked with OSU Coach Mickey Marotti in the past. Here's an ASAP Podcast from the past with Coach Hillman.

Also, heading on board with Hillmann will be Dave Andrews who has been Director of Olympic Sports Strength Training at the University of Cincinnati as depicted in this must see ASAP Training Video .
PHOTO: Coach Hillmann prior to kick-off Michigan at Michigan State

As noted a few weeks ago, congratulations also to Mickey Marotti, who leaves the University of Florida Gators program to become Assistant Athletic Director for Football Sports Performance at The Ohio State University. Marotti was once a graduate assistant with the Buckeyes in 1987 and now comes full circle ,as does new Head Coach Urban Meyer.  PHOTO: Marotti prior to kick-off Florida Gators at Kentucky Wildcats. 

  Other Buckeye moves of note have Rick Court (right) leaving San Diego State and on board with Marotti's program at Ohio State. Similarly, Murray State Defensive Line/Strength Kenny Parker (bottom), a former Florida Gator player will also be joining the strength & conditioning staff at OSU which has retained Jeff Uhlenhake and Anthony Schlegel.

And at the University of Kansas Jayhawks, Head Football Coach Charlie Weis has placed Scott Holshopple in charge of his important strength training and conditioning position. Scott held the assistant S&C at Florida under Marotti. Photo: Pre-Game warm-ups Florida Gators at Kentucky Wildcats

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Detroit Lions Strength Training & Conditioning Clinic 2012

The Detroit Lions Strength Staff has pinpointed Saturday, March 3rd 2012 for their 2nd Annual Strength & Conditioning Clinic. Head Strength Coach Jason Aropoff and Assistant Ted Rath are doing the behind-the-scenes prep work for this clinic. If this one is anything like last year's clinic, it is sure to be a great professional development event and a chance to network with professional colleagues.

Participants will hear three quality 50-minute breakout sessions on topics such as Strength Training, Conditioning, and Sports Nutrition (Making Sense of Supplements), will receive a copy of the clinic DVD, a handbook with the speakers’ notes and handouts, a sponsor gift bag, a tour of the Lions Training Facility, participate in a raffle give away, and new in 2012, a question & answer session with several current Detroit Lions players. There will be a great speaker line up that includes Ohio State Strength Coach Mickey Marotti and Kentucky Strength Coach Ted Lambrinides

To dowload the Clinic Flyer or for further information, just click on the Detroit Lions Logo.
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Mississippi State University Strength & Conditioning Clinic Feb 17/18 2012

This just in..... Mississippi State University will conduct its 3rd Annual Strength Clinic on February 17th and 18th 2012.  Join Director of Strength Training Matt Balis, and a clinic staff that includes University of Kentucky Strength Coach Ted Lambrinides, for what promises to be an excellent learning experience and opportunity to network with many colleagues and top strength coaches in the profession. Just click here or on the MSU Logos for a clinic brochure!
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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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ASAP Podcast with Jose Antonio PhD; Creatine & Nutrition Supplementation

This exclusive ASAP~Athletic Strength And Power Podcast was conducted with Dr. Jose Antonio who had studied endocrinology and metabolism at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, where he also researched skeletal muscle plasticity. Antonio is currently an Assistant Professor of Exercise Physiology and Biology at Nova Southeastern University in Davie, Florida.

We were able to catch up with the Jose Antonio in Columbus, Ohio last week at the EAS-Sports Nutrition Symposium. Dr. Antonio gave a well received lecture on sports nutrition supplementation...and the practical application and interpretation of scientific literature. Jose is a very candid speaker with interesting stories and definitely practices what he preaches! In fact, he's Co-Editor in Chief of the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition.

In this podcast, we discussed primarily Creatine...what it is... how it's used as a supplement. To listen to the podcast click on our official ASAP Podcast Logo. You can also download the podcast by "right clicking" to SAVE AS. Or, you can also click the podcast bar below.

For further information on Dr. Jose Antonio and his work, and to follow him on Twitter and Facebook just click on the ISSN Logo.

Dr. Jose Antonio Podcast 2011

 

For further information on creatine, here are some basics provided by the esteemed Mayo Clinic.

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Cincinnati Reds' Strength Coach Matt Krause Announces Strength Clinic

The 2011 Great American Strength & Conditioning Clinic will be held at the Home of The Cincinnati Reds... Great American Ball park (GABP) on November 19th, 2011. The Cincinnati Reds are the defending National League Central Division Champs. Reds' Strength & Conditioning Coach Matt Krause will play host and master of ceremonies to this clinic which promises to be an excellent experience for coaches of any sport....personal trainers....physical therapists...and athletic trainers. CEU credits will be available for those who may need to acquire professional development.
The speakers range from a multitude of backgrounds  and include Cincinnati Red starting pitcher Bronson Arroyo.
For the Strength Clinic Information Flyer click HERE or on the photo of Great Amercian Ball Park. 

To get registered for this event, just click here: REGISTER

ASAP Podcast with Ian Douglass of The Burn Machine

This ASAP Podcast is with Ian Douglass who is the Chief Operating Officer of the strength training equipment manufacturer called: The Burn Machine. In this episode, Ian, a University of Michigan and Northwestern University graduate,  discusses his complete product line with ASAP Podcaster Ed Cicale, also....some of the big names who are using The Burn Machine products and some information on a new piece of equipment that they will introduce for 2012. Just click on the gray bar or on the Burn Machine Logo to listen to this podcast. Download by a right-click on the logo...then "Save Link As..."! Click on the Ian Douglass photos to link to The Burn Machine Website

Ian Douglass Burn Machine Podcast

 

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EAS Sports Nutrition & NSCA 2011 Sports Nutrition Symposium Columbus Ohio Aug 12/13

ASAP~Athletic Strength And Power is heading to this Sports Nutrition Symposium to be held in Columbus, Ohio on August 12 & 13 2011. The speaker line-up of esteemed educators looks great and their scientific backgrounds will lend reliable, peer reviewed prudent advice for coaches, trainers, athletes, teachers and health professionals.  Hence, we're looking forward to acquiring some valuable information on this dynamic topic. If you want to get registered, or find out more..... just click on the logo above.

ASAP Podcast with Ellington Darden

He's written over 70 books on strength training, bodybuilding, exercise and diet. Dr. Ellington Darden has been researching, training and writing about training for over forty years. Now, at almost 68 years old... he's still at it. More research... more books planned! (It looks as though he's never missed a workout) So it comes as no surprise that El Darden found himself in Cincinnati, Ohio last week for former Cincinnati Bengals' strength coach Kim Wood's "Meeting of the Tribes" Strength Training clinic.

I was able to catch up with Dr. Darden for today's podcast. Of course, his most recent book, titled "The New Bodybuilding for Old School Results" is available and a great addition to anyone's training library. Darden has a website.... www.DrDarden.com and one can find lots of training information, a forum and info on how to get a copy of his book, too. Just click on the player (gray bar) below or the ASAP Podcast Logo to download.

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