Athletic Strength And Power

Category: Strength Training & Conditioning

  • ASAP Podcast with Mark Asanovich & Ralph Cornwell

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    Former Jacksonville Jaguar Strength Coach Mark Asanovich and his colleague Ralph Cornwell have been developing a program for head and neck strength training. Cornwell is a doctoral candidate and has been researching this type of protocol with Coach Asanovich, who ran strength training programs in the National Football League (NFL) for fifteen years.

    PodcastNow, the two have produced a program that will benefit any athlete… and, in fact everybody! To hear about this new innovative protocol, just click on the ASAP PODCAST Logo. Mark has joined ASAP for some podcasts in the past this one in 2008 and this early version from 2006
    Be sure to check out their website:
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  • Cincinnati’s new ASAP Training Center at The Western Sports Mall

    IMG_0820Sports Performance Trainer /Personal Trainer Jamie Ray has made the move and has his Cincinnati ASAP~Athletic Strength And Power~ Performance Center at The Western Sports Mall  going full go! The training is going great, the athletes are getting stronger through a comprehensive strength training program. The sports agility work is taking place on the astroturf training surface, and on the Indoor Field Turf fields. This has instantly become Cincinnati’s finest training center. The speed training and acceleration performance training has been intense as many athletes are now converging on this complete training center. And on Tuesdays and Thursdays, there’s even a Boot Camp! That seems like a favorite of the adult crowd… I saw around 15 women last week going through some serious work! Impressive. For more action photos click here or on the two pics IMG_0673

  • Cincinnati’s new ASAP Training Center at The Western Sports Mall

    IMG_0820Sports Performance Trainer /Personal Trainer Jamie Ray has made the move and has his Cincinnati ASAP~Athletic Strength And Power~ Performance Center at The Western Sports Mall  going full go! The training is going great, the athletes are getting stronger through a comprehensive strength training program. The sports agility work is taking place on the astroturf training surface, and on the Indoor Field Turf fields. This has instantly become Cincinnati’s finest training center. The speed training and acceleration performance training has been intense as many athletes are now converging on this complete training center. And on Tuesdays and Thursdays, there’s even a Boot Camp! That seems like a favorite of the adult crowd… I saw around 15 women last week going through some serious work! Impressive. For more action photos click here or on the two pics IMG_0673

  • 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"

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    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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    Blogpost by Ed Cicale

    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"

    Msu clinic

     

    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.

     

    Rogers Ram sled logo

    Blogpost by Ed Cicale

    ATHLETIC STRENGTH AND POWER

  • Boston College Linebackers Luke Kuechly & Sean Duggan @RBFA

    Rocky_boiman-wide_full_RGBTop 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.

    LukeIn 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


  • Boston College Linebackers Luke Kuechly & Sean Duggan @RBFA

    Rocky_boiman-wide_full_RGBTop 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.

    LukeIn 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.

    .. 

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


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

    Aaron hillmannUniversity 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 Asap hillman podcastPodcast from the past with Coach Hillman.

    AndrewsAlso, 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

    MarottiAs 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. 

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

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

    Aaron hillmannUniversity 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 Asap hillman podcastPodcast from the past with Coach Hillman.

    AndrewsAlso, 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

    MarottiAs 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. 

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

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  • Mississippi State University Strength & Conditioning Clinic Feb 17/18 2012

    Mississippi20state20bulldogsThis 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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