How to Get Slower this Summer
Normally I don’t do this.. But I’m going to poke a little at some of the speed advice I’ve been seeing out there… Google speed drills, and you will see a list of all sorts of wacky drills and advice. Most speed advice you will see will fall into one of two categories. They either […]
The Biggest Thing That WILL HELP YOUR ATHLETIC SUCCESS
It has little to do with training or nutrition… If you are struggling to perform better on the field or court… not seeing results from your training…. Stop looking for the program or supplement that will help your performance… You will only be wasting your time, energy and money… Because if you aren’t taking care […]
Do You Have This in Common with the Greats?
Three of the best to ever do it. Top-notch elite athletes. But that’s not all they have in common… Tom Brady has a diet that excludes fruit, coffee, olive oil, and salt that isn’t pink… Kobe showed up two hours before practice to shoot in a dark gym… Michael Jordan showed up to the court […]
Kobe’s 3 Tips to Live by – RIP
I’ve been reading “Relentless” by Tim Grover highlighting his career working with stars such as Dwayne Wade, Kobe, and Micheal Jordan. I find myself watching documentaries of Kobe (Muse on Showtime) and Vince Carter (The Carter Effect On Netflix). Whenever I watch documentaries or read books I am always looking for insights into how these […]
Bounce Back From Mistakes Faster With This Drill
Everyone Makes Mistakes… But they don’t have to stop you. Here is one of the best sports lessons I was taught… and it’s pretty simple. Have you ever met someone without a belly button? Have you ever met someone who never made a mistake? I am 100% certain that the answer to both these questions […]
The Most Important Question an Athlete Can Ask Themself
I have one question I ask all of the athletes I work with. I even ask our athletes coming back from the competitive season, Before we even touch a weight, It’s always the same question.. What is your strength and weakness as an athlete? Think of this like another team or college is scouting you. […]
Keeping Fit While on the Road
I’ve heard it all about working out from home. You can’t get lean while working out from home… You can’t build muscle without going to the gym… you can’t. you can’t. you can’t. While this isn’t true, it just means we have to change how we train. I agree it is easier to train at […]
3 Physical Parameters to Determine your athletic ability
Every athlete is trying to improve their athletic ability. Sprinting faster. Jumping higher. Lifting more weights. But what parameters determine how you show off those athletic qualities in your sport? I’ve listed out three physical parameters you can measure yourself, to see what areas you need to improve to see your athletic potential. 1) Hip […]
6 Weird Pre Game Rituals
The other day, I was scrolling through the internet and came across some weird pre-game rituals. Three from two great NBA Players. The first 3 were from Dwyane Wade, Miami legend. They were: Does 3 Pull-ups while hanging from the rim Chews 3 pieces of gum Drinks exactly 3 bottles of Gatorade during every game. […]
Your Biggest Competition – MINDSET
Your biggest competition isn’t the other team, isn’t another player or the critics sitting outside the area. It’s that little voice in your head. The voice that tells you it’s ok to give less than your best. That it’s ok to quit early, that no one is watching. You aren’t crazy. Everyone deals with this. […]
When Does Good Nutrition and Exercise Fail?
This, of course, is a trick question. Good Nutrition and exercise don’t fail. The only way for good nutrition and exercise not to work is if you fail to stick with it long enough for the results to show. Plain and simple. Here are the four steps to sticking with diet and exercise for the […]
Self Care
Most of it consists of giving yourself a break, doing less, and treating yourself better. Most of the time to the point of excess. All those things have a little value, they’re not worthless. But I think Self-care and self-love, as we discuss it, is not the path to a healthier self-esteem. Self care isn’t […]
