29 years head coaching experience. 12 Final Fours. 10 NCAA Division I Basketball Championships, including 7 in a row. Member of the National Basketball Hall of Fame and College Basketball Hall of Fame. Even though he passed away almost 6 years ago at the age of 99, John Wooden’s mark on basketball, coaching, mentorship and …
Spotlight: World Gym Wantagh
Parisi Speed School Wantagh is located within the World Gym Wantagh in Wantagh, NY. We are coming up on our fourth anniversary this August. We offer classes for athletes, ages 7 thru college… even beyond. We have been very fortunate to have the same staff since we opened in 2012, with Program Directors Elizabeth Burkhard …
Prepare to Perform: A Before and After Tip to Fuel Your Game
An athlete, in a lot of ways, is like a race car. For it to run at optimal performance you would not use low octane fuel. For the best performance it requires the best fuel, high octane fuel. An athlete’s body functions in a similar fashion. You need to put the highest octane fuel possible …
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Leg Recovery Mechanics
When it comes to “Top Speed Running,” you hear me talk a lot about how important it is to generate a tremendous amount force into the ground, and do it quickly. However, in order to do that, it is important to know what your legs and body are doing when they are not on the …
Don’t Major in Minor Things
In life, we have the tendency to focus much of our effort and energy on the things with the least amount of importance. It is easy to get caught up in the minutia of the little things and let them consume us, while the things that we should be prioritizing take a back seat. How …
Spotlight: Parisi at HealthQuest
The Parisi Speed School at HealthQuest is located in Flemington, NJ, and opened in March of 2015. Located in HealthQuest Fitness, which is a Top-100 club in the fitness industry for 8 years running, Parisi at HealthQuest has quickly become a part of the community. Co-owners Joe Georgewitz and Terrence Fabor bring over 20 years …
Vicarious vs. Supportive Parents Do you live through your child or with your child?
Your child is having a great season as the post-season approaches. He is worried. He asks you the question, “What if I lose?” What is your response? A vicarious parent would reply along the lines of, “That’s not going to happen, you’re so good” or “You shouldn’t think that way.” If you’re a parent who …
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What Athletes Should Not Say to Themselves
Sports present a variety of opportunities for us to talk with our kids. During these moments, the parent and the athlete are more than likely discussing what shouldn’t be done in a certain situation or what shouldn’t be done overall. Do you see a common theme in both of these circumstances? A better strategy is …
Bird Dogs
If you have been keeping track the last couple of months, you will notice that we have been emphasizing the importance of core strength and educating more on this topic. The reason for that is because without a strong base, or foundation, you will not be able to generate power through your extremities. This can …
End Practice Early to Build Mental Toughness
What often frustrates parents is that they have to continually nag, beg, or plead for their child to practice. There are not many secrets to success. However, one secret that I think holds true is the ability of, “Just One More.” When we are tired and fatigued, the key is to be able to endure, …
Spotlight: Alliance Champions
Alliance Champions Training Center is located in a 10,500 square foot space in Greenville, SC, near downtown. Alliance has been in business for 20 plus years and it began as a personal training studio. As the studio grew, it began offering adult group fitness training and Brazilian Jiujitsu. At the beginning 2015, the Parisi Speed …
Discovering Your Success Within B.R.A.V.E. GOALS™
What do you enjoy in life? What are you good at? Success begins with a dream. Dreams are goals with a deadline. Don’t be afraid to dream big. The bigger the better. Dreams and goals are the motivating factors that drive us to succeed. When you discover your dream(s) you need to begin planning on …