A strong parental response is crucial to counteract the lifestyle changes we have all had to make the last 6 months. These changes have pulled the rug out from under our kids activities and active lifestyles. The prescription is athletic training to build physical confidence, which will lead to a better mental state. This is …
Coaching Speed for a Multi-Sport / Multi-Directional Athlete
Join Parisi Master Coach, Chad Coy, for a discussion on multi-directional training for the multi-sport athlete. Share this:
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Parisi Two-Minute Drill: The Deadlift
The Play: The Deadlift The Purpose: To improve the strength in your extensor (power) muscles, which is proven by science, to improve acceleration and power generation. Pre-Snap Read: Always focus on technique. It is important that throughout this exercise you keep a neutral spine and stable core. To get started, we are going to show you what …
Linear Speed Development for Field Sport Athletes
Many coaches believe that acceleration and top speed training are entirely different. Maximum velocity training can be seen as something super complicated and hard, but if we look at it from a different lens, the application of force, and what’s happening from the hip, knee and ankle is not really that much different. I’d even …
The Return to Play Process for Athletes After Injury
Dr. Jason Lowenstein, Director of Scoliosis & Spinal Deformity from Atlantic Sports Health, joins Bill Parisi to discuss the return to play process for athletes after injury.
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Goal Setting Advice for Young Athletes (& Their Parents)
Athletics play an important role in the development of children. Youth sports are bigger than ever, and kids today have the luxury of specialized training for individual sports. So, when should children consider specialization? Specializing in a sport, at any age, is acceptable as long as the child has made the decision. Sometimes parents get …
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5 Tips for Injury Prevention
Focusing on injury prevention should be a staple in every training program. Injury prevention will only help your athlete, and can improve their speed and strength as well. Follow these five tips to stay injury free and at the top of your game. 1. Complete an Assessment Before Beginning Any New Program No two athletes …
It’s time to get back to work.
It’s time. Time to engage, to focus, and to get back to work. Whether your athlete is in grammar school and just looking to explore the sports world, or a high level high school prospect, the Parisi Speed School has the class, and the coaching experience, to maximize their time in the gym. The Parisi …
5 Myths and Misconceptions of Speed Training
In every style of training, coaches and athletes tend to hold onto common trains of thoughts as if they are golden rules. Today, we’re breaking down some of the misconceptions we’ve heard about speed training. Myth #1: You’re Slow Because You’re Weak. In certain situations, this may make sense, but let’s think of our typical …
Are you preparing for BASKETBALL season?
The Parisi Speed School’s BASKETBALL Program will: Increase Speed for improved: Acceleration to basket or loose ball Breakaway speed Increase Quickness for improved: First step Ability to evade defense Reaction to opponent Increase Total Body Strength for improved: Vertical Jump to block shots Rebounding ability Chance of avoiding injury
Paul Morrell named Director of Connecticut Football Academy
Paul Morrell, a 25+ year veteran at every level in the CT High School and southern New England Football ranks, has been named Director of the Connecticut Football Academy. With a rise in the number of kids from youth leagues to high school teams putting on the pads, area coaches are not able to spend …
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The road to MASTERING football combine drills leads to Parisi!
The complete, step-by-step guide to mastering the six different football combine drills is here. Our Parisi Master Trainers have given you each detail of performing these drills in the most successful way possible. From set up, to starting phase, to finishing technique and everything in between, this article will give you all the cues needed …
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