Core stiffness is essential to the second phase of the vertical jump – the explode phase.
Analyzing the Research on Sprinter Swing Time
Dr. Ken Clark joins the podcast to discuss the research on sprinter swing time. FULL EPISODE
Vertical Jump Training: Eccentric Loading Phase
The first phase of the vertical jump is the eccentric loading phase. This phase is commonly overlooked as athletes and coaches tend to focus on the jump itself, but proper muscle recruitment throughout the body is ESSENTIAL to creating a higher vertical jump.
Evaluation = Motivation
Bill Parisi is joined by Dr. Damion Martins of Atlantic Health Systems to discuss how to motivate athletes when returning from injury.
Coaching Through COVID
Eric Mitchell, Parisi Owner and Master Coach, joins the podcast to share his insights on how he has managed to serve his athletes during the pandemic. Full Podcast Episode Here
Power Development
What is power development? Well, it really depends on who you ask. Like many elements of sports performance training, there really is no one right answer. Let’s Start with the Basics It’s important to understand the different forms of “power.” Thoughts on Power Development Let’s begin with an essential point – you must respect the …
Stan Skolfield RETURNS to the Parisi Network
We are thrilled to officially welcome back Stan and Jenny Skolfield in Saco, Maine. Stan, in case you forgot, oversaw the Parisi Program at our former location in Saco at Orthopedic Associates. Upon leaving OA, Stan and Jenny opened up their own sports performance center, which they have been operating for two years now. They …
GYMS ACT 2021: How to Get Involved
On February 5, 2021, U.S. Reps. Mike Quigley (D-IL) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) filed the Gym Mitigation and Survival Act (GYMS Act) in response to the COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately impacting health and fitness facilities around the country. Most of Congress’s previous economic relief packages have either left out or not really helped the fitness industry.If …
The Evolution of Sports Performance Training in 20 Years
Eric Mitchell, Parisi Owner and Master Coach, joins the podcast to share his experience in the sports performance training industry in the last 20 years. FULL EPISODE
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Combine Training: Vertical Jump
Everyone is familiar with the vertical jump, but everyone can improve their vertical jump with a couple simple strategies.
3 Challenges to Improve Your Coaching
Throughout 2020 all I heard was “this year is a wash”. Echoes of negativity rang out telling Performance Coaches to “get a new job” or to “find a side gig to pay bills.” I hated every word. For every uneducated piece of advice given to me in 2020, I countered it with a challenge to …
Cueing, Context and Everything in Between
As coaches, communication is key when it comes to developing athletes. Just as we work on improving our training methods and techniques, we must also make sure that we are taking time to improve our communication skills in order to make sure we are getting the most out of our athletes. Becoming Familiar with the …