The Qualities of the Athlete and Sport?

Everyday I see it published on the web, in local print advertisements and even listen as people discuss it at sporting events........ Some local S.A.Q. guru has a "sport-specific" program for athletes?

What does this mean?

The "ONLY" thing that is sport-specific, is the sport itself.
ALL TRAINING is generalized. There is absolutely no way of duplicating the neurological demands of the sport. There are just too many factors.

Lifting weights, sprint work, agility training, ALL generalized.

As a coach you need to understand the demands of the athlete and the sport.
Look for the common movement patterns, the necessary strength required and proper application of speed.

So, stop running through agility ladders with your lacrosse helmet on and stick in hand. It's not the purpose of the agility ladder.

(BTW, I always wondered why hockey players didn't run through agility ladders with their sticks if this is such sport-specific training?........hhmmmmmmmm?)

It's about LONG-TERM Development.........It's about the N.O.W.
I can coach you: smoody@stickwithitfitness.com
-Shawn

The Raiders Celebrate Victory!

Congrats to the Seneca Valley boys lacrosse team!
They come out victorious in the 7th Annual Pumpkin Classic!
This is the premier fall lacrosse tournament in Western Pennsylvania!

Dogs on another Planet?

Just trying to spread the word about a great match-up within tonight's WPIAL football play.
I have great athletes playing on both teams on both sides of the ball!

According to the Cranberry Eagle newspaper: Hampton's Nate Winek, Andrew Bly and Steven Magister have combined for 705 yards and five touchdowns, and are averaging 5.9 yards per carry as a group.

I wish both teams the best of luck. Remember to play hard and keep picking yourself up no matter how difficult things may become!

To listen LIVE online go to MSA Sports live feed! http://tinyurl.com/yjc3w6v

κίνηση

Ok, it's Greek for "movement".

- movement is life
- movement is sport
- movement is what we train

What's the point? Well it seems that coaches and trainers often debate what exercises you should perform to increase sport performance.
Don't debate the exercise.........train the movement.

Can't teach the power clean, don't know how to power clean? κίνηση!!!
The medium should not dictate the movement motor pattern...

Take a look at my man Pete........moving into "triple extension"

Now when, where and how? Well that's for another post!

Invictus

OUT of the night that covers me,
Black as the Pit from pole to pole,
I thank whatever gods may be
For my unconquerable soul.

In the fell clutch of circumstance
I have not winced nor cried aloud.
Under the bludgeonings of chance
My head is bloody, but unbowed.

Beyond this place of wrath and tears
Looms but the Horror of the shade,
And yet the menace of the years
Finds, and shall find, me unafraid.

It matters not how strait the gate,
How charged with punishments the scroll,
I am the master of my fate:
I am the captain of my soul.


William Ernest Henley. 1849–1903

SUCCESS

"The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather in a lack of will." - Vincent T. Lombardi

I often hear (or read) of various performance and conditioning coaches touting their athletes as if taking credit for the athlete's success.

I don't make the shots, score the goals or play pressure defense.......... in fact I don't play the game!

But whether on the field, pitch, court, course, mat or platform ( you get the picture!) I can enhance your ability to move. Accept, Redirect and Project!

Remember it's all about the N.O.W. (you don't know?........ask me. smoody@stickwithitfitness.com)

RAIDER PROPS!

I just wanted to share some "older" news on some of the great accomplishments the Seneca Valley Raiders Lacrosse program has had.

We've spent time working with the entire Varsity and Junior Varsity teams. And I've worked with some of their players more intensely in private groups.

They are a "true" testament to embracing the training and program to help elevate their game!

I can't say enough about these guys!
SV Varsity Players Named All League and All-American
Colin O'Donoghue #17 (Attack), Brent Rotz #29 (Midfield) and Vince Ulizio #18 (Defense) were voted by the WPIAL coach's organization to the All League team. These players were selected by the coaches representing the North Conference.

Both Colin and Brent were also selected as WPIAL All Americans for the 2009 season. The WPIAL coach's association selects only seven players as All-American from 29 WPIAL boy's lacrosse teams.

This is the first year Seneca Valley has had more than one All-American. We congratulate them for their outstanding contribution to this year's team.


Brent Rotz To Represent WPIAL
In Senior Showcase!

Seneca Valley midfielder Brent Rotz was selected to represent Western Pennsylvania in the National Senior Showcase sponsored by US Lacrosse at Bryant University in Rhode Island. The event will be held on June 20th. Each year the WPIAL coach's organization selects one player to represent our area. Brent will be playing for the East team.