Testimonials from some of our newest Parisi families! “Both of my children are members at this Speed School. My son is a 14 year old basketball player and my daughter is a 13-year-old softball player. My son suffered from weak ankles which in turn compromised his knees and lower back. Their systematic and scientific evaluation …
Confidence In Sports: A Skill To Learn And Practice
At Top Form Psychology, a private practice specializing in sport psychology, the number one thing people come in to work on is their confidence. We have seen many athletes with incredible potential that lack confidence in themselves. It is common for coaches, fans, and even the most talented athletes to emphasize the importance of confidence; …
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December 2022 Athlete of the Month: Victor M
Congratulations to long time Parisi Franklin Lakes athlete, Victor M, for winning this month’s Athlete of the Month! Age: 13 Sport(s): Soccer Town: Wyckoff What do you like most about training at Parisi? Being able to work hard, get stronger and get faster, while still having an amazing time with whoever is training. What are …
Celebrating 30 Years of the Parisi Speed School!
I remember walking through the doors for the first time. The energy was high, the lights were bright, and there were professional athletes on the turf. Professionals! I watched those guys play on TV! I was in awe. That was 2002. That’s where my journey with Parisi began, as an athlete. Just one session, on …
Parisi High Performance Nutrition
Training at the Parisi Speed School is designed to help athletes reach their peak: they get stronger, they improve their speed, but are they fueling their body with the proper nutrition to perform their best? Proper nutrition for an athlete at any age is extremely important. It can make or break their performance in-season, and …
November 2022 Athlete of the Month: Jack B!
Congratulations to our latest Athlete of the Month, Jack B! The theme for our Athlete’s of the Month is usually work ethic. When athlete’s come in consistently, work hard in the gym, practice outside of the gym, and always have a positive attitude, that is what makes a Parisi Athlete of the Month. Age: 15 …
Parisi 5 Points of Success
The Parisi Speed School was founded on several different pillars of athlete education, but the 5 points of success consists of the most fundamental of these ideas. If you want your athlete to move quickly, efficiently, and safely, these 5 concepts are the place to start. Toes up: Dorsiflexion at the ankle Ankle dorsiflexion is …
Strength Training Philosophies, Programming, & Research
Strength training is typically either a really exciting thing for an athlete and their parents, or a scary thing. Strength training for children can often be taboo: you’ve heard lifting weights can damage a child’s growth plates and they shouldn’t use weights until they are in High School. There is a lot of science that …
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October 2022 Athlete of the Month: Daina B!
Congratulations to our October Athlete of The Month Diana B! Age-13 Sport(s)-USFSA Figure Skater Town- Airmont, NY What do you like most about being an athlete at Parisi? I like a lot of things when I train at Parisi. I like that I learn how to fuel my body for success, learning not to quit …
Basics of Quickness and Agility Training
All The Basics of Quickness and Agility Training You (or your athlete!) want to be quicker, shiftier, more agile. To be able to stop on a dime, fake the opponent out of their shoes. But that natural ability to move perfectly around the field like Barry Sanders or Tyreek Hill just hasn’t shown up yet. …
Acceleration: Visual Cues That Will Make You Faster
Our linear speed sessions consist of two main focal points: acceleration and top speed. Acceleration is the first 10-15 yards of your sprint, for most athletes. It is the point of your run where you build up to your maximum speed. There is a transition phase which then leads into top speed, which is your …
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Does Your Athlete Have A Need To Increase Their Speed?
All athletes can get faster, but if your child isn’t naturally fast, improving their technique will make all the difference to their speed and athletic performance. Acceleration is the first 10-15 yards of a sprint, which is essentially most of what is done on a sports field. Does your athlete look like this when they …
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