Athletic Strength And Power

Category: Motivation

  • Mississippi State Bulldogs’ Strength Training with Coach Rick Court

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    Our 2015 ASAP Strength Tour led us once again to America's Deep South. It's a far cry from Vermont or even somewhere like Cincinnati. And, it's downright hot and humid down there! But that doesn't seem to phase the Mississippi State Bulldogs at all. In fact, they seem to thrive in it. One thing is for certain, their opponents better be training for those types of conditions if they're planning a trip to Starkville. Anyway, we caught up with Head Strength & Conditioning Coach Rick Court, the guy who masterminds the training regimen for the 'Dawgs. Coach donned a long sleeved white Adidas climate control shirt underneath his official Mississippi State Bulldogs Football shirt. He comes out of the gates at full speed and doesn't stop to catch his breath until a group workout ends. Then, he recharges and is ready to go for the next group. He flat out loves the strength coaching profession. We have known about him since his G.A. days at Bowling Green, then Toledo and San Diego State. Ohio State….. and now he's settled in at Mississippi State. Coach Court has a full grasp of how to prepare college football players and is always willing to share his knowledge of training with other coaches and those involved with college athletics. In our ASAP Podcast, Coach Court tells us what the Bulldogs have been up to, information about today's workout session and how they are prepping for the 2015 campaign.
    The Podcast with Coach Rick Court

    Video: 'Dawg Day at Mississippi State


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  • ASAP Visit: Ohio State Buckeyes PHOTO Shoot

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    Our trip up I-71N to Columbus went well until we came to a thirty minute virtual standstill. We never did see any reason for it…but that's the way it sometimes goes on the ASAP Summer road tour.
    Anyway, we arrived early for the 5:45a.m. workout with the first group. There wasn't any student traffic on Olentangy Road at that hour, with the exception of some earlybird Ohio State Football squad members negotiating the rain and night darkness as they turned into the venerable Woody Hayes Athletic Center.

    Coach Mick Marotti and his staff were well prepared as the Buckeye players started filing in. Coach Kenny Parker, Phil Matusz , Jeff Uhlenhake and newcomer Brady Collins were all set to go.  As for the players, there's IMG_2462no doubt that this group of Buckeyes will have high expectations and will be making another run at a national championship. So they were ready for more of "The GRIND".

    For a look at some of the players and  facility shots click here or on THE GRIND pic

     

     

     

     

     

     


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  • West Virginia Mountaineers Summer 2015 ASAP VISIT Photo Shoot

    We have just returned from Morgantown for just enough time to charge the batteries before we head back out onto the road. But first, here are the photos from all of the action that we witnessed as the West Virginia Mountaineers prepare for the upcoming 2015 campaign. There will be a video later….but for now: here are the pics!

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  • Mississippi State Bulldogs’ Strength Coach Rick Court at FOOTBALL STRENGTH CLINIC Cincinnati

    He been referred to as a "live wire" and definitely loves his job to the fullest. ASAP~Athletic Strength And Power has known him since his G.A. days. Now, Head Strength Coach Rick Court directs the training program at one of the top college football programs in the country. We last saw Court down in Atlanta when he was a featured speaker at Coach John Sisk's Georgia Tech Strength Clinic. Rick will be the feature speaker at this year's FOOTBALL STRENGTH CLINIC and is sure to provide some pertinent and valuable information to help coaches at any level to prepare their players for the demanding game of football. DATE: June 26th/27th
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    This is the fifth annual clinic that is spearheaded by the former, and longtime, strength coach of the Cincinnati Bengals, Kim Wood. Along with Coach Court, Wood's clinic will also have plenty of other reputable and knowledgeable coaches as speakers. 
    Here's our last call podcast with information pertinent to the clinic. 

    Kim Wood 1aThe event, which draws from a national base, will take place on June 26th and 27th. The Friday evening session, 7:00pm–9:00pm, will include social networking opportunities with top colleagues and professionals in the strength and conditioning field. Adult beverages and snacks provided. The Saturday slate will commence at 9:00am (registration from 7am-9am).

  • Football Strength Clinic #5

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    Cincinnati,Ohio
    June 26/27th 2015
    Cost: $25
    Food & Beverages Provided

    FOOTBALL STRENGTH CLINIC #5
    On June 26th and June 27th 2015 Coach Kim Wood will conduct the fifth Football Strength Clinic at the air conditioned Pallet 23 Event Space located in Cincinnati, Ohio.
    Click Here to REGISTER
     
    Major topics

    • The Responsibilities of being a Coach
    • How to Prepare Players for the Violent Game of Football
    • Head and Neck Injury Reality
    • Development of Musculature to help Dissipate Concussive Forces
    • Maximal Physical Development without Drug Use
    • Latest Research on the Training of Athletes
    • In-Season and Off-Season Training Differentiation

    Who should attend?

    • Football Coaches
    • Football Strength Coaches
    • Strength Training Professionals of any Sport Endeavor

    Guest Speaker Line-up

    •  Kim Wood: Retired Cincinnati Bengal Strength Coach spent 30 years with the team founded by Paul Brown
    • Mike Gittleson: 30 year Strength Coach (retired) of the University of Michigan. Legend Football Coach Bo Schembechler's S&C Coach
    • Rick Court: Mississippi State Bulldog Strength Coach has an impressive resume: Bowling Green, Toledo,San Diego state, Ohio State
    • Aaron Hillmann: University of Illinois Fighting Illini Head Strength Coach. Resume includes BGSU, Michigan,Notre Dame,Cincinnati, UConn, Ball State
    • Doug Scott Strength Coach at Pingry School New Jersey (High School)
    • John Wood: Hand Strength Development Expert
    • Ben Oldham: SEC Football Official. Football rules to protect players
    • ….others will be committing soon

  • Mississippi State Bulldogs’ Strength Training Update with Coach Rick Court

    IMG_0614Last week's trip to Atlanta, Georgia went very well! Traffic through the mountains was not a problem and stopping in Knoxville gave a chance to have some more Dead End Barbeque. The stuff is always serious good at the University of Tennessee Strength Clinic…. and it was equally good this time, too. While I'm on the restaurant subject, the next morning was a great opportunity for a late breakfast in Marietta, Georgia at The Cafe 33. This place is a must for a great cup of coffee and the build your own omelette! From there it was on to ATL. We did about a four mile walk through downtown and then settled in for some fine southern cooking at Mary Macs Tea Room. 
    After that, it was time to head to the Georgia Tech Strength Clinic. That's where we met up Rick Court, one of the event's main speakers, and recorded this podcast. 
    Be sure to be in Cincinnati Ohio at Kim Wood's FOOTBALL STRENGTH Clinic #5 in June! Coach Court will be a featured speaker for that clinic!

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  • Football Strength .com Strength Clinic Summer 2015

    In what has become an annual event in Cincinnati, Ohio, Kim Wood is having the 5th FOOTBALLSTRENGTH.com training clinic on June 26th & 27th. Anyone working with football athletes…or those involved with sports performance are encouraged to attend this clinc. 

    Coach Kim Wood is the retired strength coach of the Cincinnati Bengals. He served for 30 years as the first full time strength & conditioning coach in the National Football League.  Now you can meet and discuss football strength training with the coach, as well as coaches from afar. You can also hear from some very knowledgeable coaches who serve as clinic speakers. 
    Here's Coach Kim Wood's Clinic Promo Podcast:

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    "preparing football players for a rugged and violent game"

    Coach Wood has at his home a complete strength training museum! He also has training areas in each room of the house. Pretty much amazing. He even keeps this 1905 Professor Barker "Strength Maker Barbell" right in his kitchen. (along with a complete set of kettlebells)
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    CLICK HERE: More pics at his home gym and past podcasts with Coach Kim Wood
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  • Michigan State’s Ken Mannie on “Coaching, Mentoring & Leadership in the Weight Room”

    This just in from East Lansing! Check it out!!
     

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  • ASAP…….. on the Road

    We've been on the road a lot lately! Here's a few short videos from some of the stops and some
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    Michigan State
    Squat Techniques with Coach Mannie
    Shilique Calhoun and Joel Turner

    Ted Rath, Detroit Lions at Michigan State Clinic

    Blair Prince Power-Lift at the NFL Combine

    ASAP @ NFL Combine on PLAE Floor with Loren Landow and Aaron Davis
    ASAP NFL Combine Report: Hydration & The Right Stuff
    The rehydration drink!!!!

    ASAP & BiPro Whey Protein Isolate at the 2015 NFL Combine

    Some Tennessee Vols Speed Drills

    ASAP at Michigan State: Trap Bar Deadlifts
    Shilique Calhoun & Joel Turner

    ASAP at Ohio State: TRX Exercises

    ASAP at Ohio State: Renovated Football Locker Room

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  • Check Out Our Tennessee Vols Pics ….Brick by Brick Down There!

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    Coach Butch Jones is getting a serious foothold down in Knoxville. The guy seems to have a motor that can hang at interstate speeds while the rest of us just make our way through the residential districts. As per usual, and despite a probable overfilled Google Calendar,  Jones stopped in to the University of Tennessee Strength & Conditioning Clinic to share some coaching ideas and help motivate and encourage a great turnout at the clinic. 
    Meanwhile, Head Strength Coach Dave Lawson kept the clinic on pace while Asst Michael Szerszen kept a close watch on his wife who was about to give birth at any second! The speakers, who included ASAP Sports Science Director Ted Lambrinides, did a very nice job. And, this year, U.T. added former U.S. Marine Eric Kapitulik of THE PROGRAM who gave a very interesting talk on leadership development. Clemson's Strength Coach Joey Batson and Georgia Southern's Kyle Speer did super jobs of explaining how they train their athletes for their respective universities.
    Also, while I was there, I caught the Vols in training….here's some of the photos!

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    Click here for Part Two

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