ATHLETIC STRENGTH AND POWER

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.

 

Blogpost by Ed Cicale

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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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Blogpost & Video by Ed Cicale 2012 ASAP~Athletic Strength And Power

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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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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 ASAP Training Center moving to Western Sports Mall

Jamie Ray, Director of Operations of our ASAP~Athletic Strength And Power training center on Cincinnati's west side is announcing a move from the Cleves facility to the Cincinnati Western Hills area. This will take effect approximately December 1st of 2011. 

2323 Ferguson Road | Cincinnati, OH 45238

513-240-7311

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Mike Bradley: Florida State University Strength Training Video Series

Learn the techniques to increase the effectiveness of exercise from Florida State Seminole Strength & Conditioning Coach Michael Bradley . The Championship Productions video crew went on site to capture what it's like for an FSU Seminole in training. The four DVD set can be purchased separately or bundled! And, this is an excellent chance to gain insight and learn the protocols that Coach Bradley employs down  in Tallahassee, Florida. Just click on the FSU Seminole logo above or click here for the Michael Bradley Basketball DVDs
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Be sure to check out the great line of Pendulum Training Equipment by the Rogers Athletic Company.

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Improvement

Back in 1968... a year in which the Buckeyes won the National Championship, Woody Hayes had a defensive backfield coach who stated things in pretty simple terms.....this one on improvement:

All teams, both winning and losing ones, spend about the same amount of time practicing and training, but the important consideration is to see that improvement takes place. Repetition does not make improvement. Improvement will result only when you make a continual effort to improve.

Photo: All-American Jack Tatum
Quote by: eventual National Champion (Notre Dame) Head Coach Lou Holtz

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Detroit Lions Strength Training

You may have missed the Detroit Lions Strength Clinic last February, let me say this, it was practically standing room only and very informative. Head Strength Coach Jason Arapoff hosted a great clinic with plenty of amenities... a nice rotation format to hear and see the featured speakers in a smaller group-size format and, a chance for the average guy to get an inside look at one of the nicer NFL training complexes that you'll see anywhere.
Complimenting Coach Arapoff were the speakers.... Jim Kielbaso of Director of Total Performance Training Center, Ted Lambrinides Strength Coach University of Kentucky Wildcats, and Ted Rath; Detroit Lions Strength & Conditioning Assistant.

Anyway, now's your chance to see what you missed. Click the photos to link to the Clinic DVD Order Form.

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Cincinnati Reds Strength & Conditioning 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

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