From our most recent site visit to Wake Forest University, here’s a few pics and some video from that trip. The Demon Deacs are settling in at their new facility on their beautiful campus in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. That’s where Coach Brandon Hourigan and his hard working staff of Chad Bari, Nick Zinani, Chris Jones, Brendan Nave work their craft of getting the Deacs ready for Saturday afternoon performances and a lot of help from David Bass who is on the Olympic side, as well.
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Talk about a swarm of Yellow Jackets! This Georgia Tech Football squad was on the go during my most recent visit to Atlanta, as head strength Coach Lew Caralla certainly had things stirred up. This particular workout that sport science researcher and NFL player tracking specialist Dr. Ted Lambrinides and I witnessed consisted of some team building activities, some very well executed squat sets, some single-arm dumbbell bench presses. There was also a pretty serious bar hang competition going on.
Coach Caralla was appointed as head strength and conditioning coach when newly incoming head football coach Geoff Collins arrived in the ATL. Caralla hit the ground running as he assembled his staff of Ryan Horton, Ed Thompson,Kyle Seger and Zach Reed. The hard work being done is starting to pay off now as the Rambling Wreck are transitioning from being a triple option centered offense to a more pro-style one. The recruiting focus shifts to targeting different types of players that fit the new scheme. But, in the mean time, the GT Yellow Jackets earned themselves a prime time win on their home field at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Georgia Tech jumped out to a quick lead and then watched their defense hold off late game surges by the Wolfpack of North Carolina State University. Coach Collins also put the ball in the hands of their star runner, Jordan Mason, who was able to churn out over 140 yards of rushing as the Georgia Tech offensive line was able to jell when it was most needed.
The strength training facility is located within the football home of the Yellow Jackets, Bobby Dodd Stadium. The scoreboard flashed a message, but nobody was there to see it. However, just a short walk through the tunnel and it was a complete contrast to the action inside the weightroom. We entered the Hugh Spruill Strength Training Center at 5:44 a.m. as the strength staff made preparations for the workout. A few minutes later… the action.
ASAP Fact: On December 10, 1936, just 2 months after former head football coach John Heisman's death on October 3, the Downtown Athletic Club (New York City) trophy was renamed the Heisman Memorial Trophy, and is now given to the player voted as the season's most outstanding collegiate football player.
Georgia Tech's fabled Bobby Dodd Stadium 5:42 a.m.
The Rambling Wreck in training at The GeorgiaInstitute of Technology
The Michigan State Spartans, ranked #25 in the AP Top 25 Poll came into Ohio Stadium with one thought in mind. Knock off the #4 ranked Ohio State Buckeyes. MSU Coach Mark Dantonio knows how it can be done. He and his MSU squad had done it before and certainly believed it could be done again. And, with only a three point deficit after the first quarter, Michigan State, with their much vaunted and respected defense, had to feel that they could keep things tight. Then, Ohio State stumbled on capitalizing on turnovers. Third down conversions didn't gel. Michigan State played their patented tough-as-nails Spartan "D". However, the Spartan offense struggled to get a foothold against a Buckeye defense that is extremely stingy in their own right. In fact, OSU defensive line coach Larry Johnson has been cranking out a ton of talent lately. Past stars Joey Bosa, Nick Bosa Sam Hubbard, and now Chase Young are all members or former members of Johnson's "rushmen" crew. If you can't find ways to score on these guys, it's just a matter of time before the Ohio State offense, loaded with the speed and size that can strike at almost anytime, will put up enough points to win the contest. Following the game, Buckeye Head Coach Ryan Day presented the Buckeyes' head strength and conditioning Coach Mickey Marotti with the game ball stating that "he's the guy this whole thing is built upon. He's the backbone…. the blood that runs through this whole program. And to say that we're tough, it's because of him and his strength staff and all the work that they put in with these (Buckeyes)". Congratulations to Coach Mick on this honor!
Asst. A.D. for Football Sports Performance Mickey Marotti was awarded the game from Head Football Coach Ryan Day.
The Michigan State Spartans, ranked #25 in the AP Top 25 Poll came into Ohio Stadium with one thought in mind. Knock off the #4 ranked Ohio State Buckeyes. MSU Coach Mark Dantonio knows how it can be done. He and his MSU squad had done it before and certainly believed it could be done again. And, with only a three point deficit after the first quarter, Michigan State, with their much vaunted and respected defense, had to feel that they could keep things tight. Then, Ohio State stumbled on capitalizing on turnovers. Third down conversions didn’t gel. Michigan State played their patented tough-as-nails Spartan “D”. However, the Spartan offense struggled to get a foothold against a Buckeye defense that is extremely stingy in their own right. In fact, OSU defensive line coach Larry Johnson has been cranking out a ton of talent lately. Past stars Joey Bosa, Nick Bosa Sam Hubbard, and now Chase Young are all members or former members of Johnson’s “rushmen” crew. If you can’t find ways to score on these guys, it’s just a matter of time before the Ohio State offense, loaded with the speed and size that can strike at almost anytime, will put up enough points to win the contest. Following the game, Buckeye Head Coach Ryan Day presented the Buckeyes’ head strength and conditioning Coach Mickey Marotti with the game ball stating that “he’s the guy this whole thing is built upon. He’s the backbone…. the blood that runs through this whole program. And to say that we’re tough, it’s because of him and his strength staff and all the work that they put in with these (Buckeyes)”. Congratulations to Coach Mick on this honor!
Stephen Macala, Committee Chair of The Rose Bowl, was on hand to present former Buckeye All-America quarterback Cornelius Greene with a trophy to acknowledge his induction into the Rose Bowl Hall of Fame Newly inducted Rose Bowl Hall of Fame OSU Buckeye star Cornelius Greene #7 pictured with Ohio State’s two-time Heisman Trophy winner Archie Griffin during a first half moment of congratulations to a crowd of 104,797 in attendance. (photo is ABC-TV screenshot) and, here they are back in the day!
Dr Ted Lambrinides (L) sharing a conversation with Coach Dan Wirth in the Sports Science Lab at The University of Tennessee. It's remarkable to see the upgrades that have occurred here in Knoxville.
Online strength and conditioning software plays a very significant role with the University of Tennessee Vols strength training program. With the exceptional number of athletes at this Southeastern Conference (SEC) school, the online software is conducive to managing an infinite number of trainees. Discover more about this TEAMBUILDR platform that offers coaches & trainers the opportunity to put training programs online in our exclusive ASAP PODCAST with Coach Dan Wirth.
ASAP PODCAST with Tennessee Director of Olympic Sports Performance
Here is the ASAP Podcast with Coach Dan Wirth with a few photos from their gleaming new… and very orange… facility.
ASAP PODCAST with Coach Dan Wirth
TEAMBUILDR online strength and conditioning software plays a very significant role with the University of Tennessee Vols training program. With the exceptional number of athletes at this Southeastern Conference (SEC) school, the software is conducive to managing an infinite number of trainees. Dr Ted Lambrinides (L) sharing a conversation with Coach Dan Wirth in the Sports Science Lab at The University of Tennessee. It’s remarkable to see the upgrades that have occurred here!
Coach Dan Wirth, the Director of Olympic Sports Performance at The University of Tennessee gives the full tour of their amazing training center on UT campus in Knoxville.
Ohio State Basketball Director of Strength & Conditioning: Coach Quadrian Banks Coach "Q" is responsible for directing the basketball performance training game plan and works directly with Ohio State Basketball Coach Chris Holtmann They're in their third year together and the blueprint is very goal oriented: prepare the Buckeye basketball program for the demands of an upper echelon, college basketball schedule. With a season timetable that includes the likes of Michigan State, West Virginia, Kentucky, Cincinnati, Villanova, North Carolina, Maryland, and the Big Ten foes, Coach Banks has been energizing this squad for what promises to be action packed challenges! Ohio State Basketball players are reminded everyday of the tradition that has transpired here in Columbus. John Havliicek, Jerry Lucas, Clark Kellogg, Jim Jackson, Herb Williams, Michael Redd, Mike Conley. BOOM. The Schottenstein Center hallways are filled with memorabilia of a storied college basketball program and the present day stars can't help but take note as they head to their daily workout and practice sessions.
A wild Friday night in Cincinnati last week as the #18 University of Central Florida Knights were in town. This was your basic slug fest from the opening kickoff till that final 'fourth and inches' play. The Bearcats' star running back Michael Warren II had somehow been stopped short of the first down marker. The chain gang was summoned for a measurement and once again, the officiating crew did not indicate that Cincinnati had gained the first down needed to drain the clock's sixty-two remaining seconds. With the ball on the UCF 47 yd line, Fickell turned the game over to his offensive lineman, a well conditioned bunch that Head Strength Coach Brady Collins trained by squatting and dragging sleds all summer. An offensive line that had, earlier this season, tested itself against some of the toughest defensive lineman in the country…. Coach didn't waiver. First Down Bearcats. This would become Fickell's signature win as Cincinnati coach:
A wild Friday night in Cincinnati last week as the #18 University of Central Florida Knights were in town. This was your basic slug fest from the opening kickoff till that final ‘fourth and inches’ play. The Bearcats’ star running back Michael Warren II had somehow been stopped short of the first down marker. The chain gang was summoned for a measurement and once again, the officiating crew did not indicate that Cincinnati had gained the first down needed to drain the clock’s sixty-two remaining seconds. With the ball on the UCF 47 yd line, Fickell turned the game over to his offensive lineman, a well conditioned bunch that Head Strength Coach Brady Collins trained by squatting and dragging sleds all summer. An offensive line that had, earlier this season, tested itself against some of the toughest defensive lineman in the country…. Coach didn’t waiver. First Down Bearcats. This would become Fickell’s signature win as Cincinnati coach:
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These parachutists at Bearcat games are a real tradition here. It never gets old
Bearcats can fly
UC QB Desmond Ridder somehow survives moments like these!
Bearcats Defensive Coordinator Marcus Freeman
Run forty yards and keep an eye on that dude coming up on your left. Then slow down, quick stop and let him pass you…then make a move and take off for another twenty yards to the 11 yard line. Pure determination..Kind of like watching old Jim Brown stuff. Michael Warren II for 60 crazy, charging, stop stepping yards.
Make em miss, Mike! 👊@MikeWarrenII eclipsed 2,000 career rushing yards on this 60 yard carry, becoming only the 13th player in 132 years of #Bearcats history to do so. pic.twitter.com/SpStrayA4Z
Coach Brady Collins, Director of Football Performance, likes sixty yard runs, as does Coach Dustin Tripp (red shirt)
I don’t know who these guys are. They love the Bearcats, though. Cincinnati WR Thomas Geddis loves the Cats, too
How many times does this have to hold up a game? Looks like a first down to me………
First Down Bearcats Coach Zach Higgins, Max Bullough, DeAndre Ward and Danny Folino enjoying the thrill of victory Mayhem in the ‘Nati. Defensive Backfield Coach Mike Mickens An elated Cincinnati Bearcats Operations Assistant Mitch Marotti as many fans pour onto the turf at Nippert Stadium Fun for the entire family! Bearcats leading tackler Darrick Forrest and family luvin’ the win! As is Tight End Josiah Deguara
Cincinnati Bearcats’ Offensive Line came through when the ‘Cats needed them most. Center Jakari Robinson took care of business up front!
Ohio State University Assistant Director of Strength & Conditioning Coach Quadrian Banks in action. Coach “Q” is responsible for directing the basketball performance training game plan and works directly with Ohio State Basketball Coach Chris Holtmann They’re in their third year together and the blueprint is very goal oriented: prepare the Buckeye basketball program for the demands of an upper echelon, college basketball schedule. With a season timetable that includes the likes of Michigan State, West Virginia, Kentucky, Cincinnati, Villanova, North Carolina, Maryland, and the Big Ten foes, Coach Banks has been energizing this squad for what promises to be action packed challenges! Ohio State Basketball players are reminded everyday of the tradition that has transpired here in Columbus, John Havliicek, Jerry Lucas, Clark Kellogg, Jim Jackson, Herb Williams, Michael Redd, Mike Conley. The Schottenstein Center hallways are filled with memorabilia of a storied college basketball program and the present day stars can’t help but take note as they head to their daily workout and practice sessions.