Despite common concerns, youth strength training has proven to bring many benefits to the development of youth athletes. In fact, a well-structured youth strength training program will help athletes build injury resiliency and build the foundation for athletic performance in later years. When it comes to the fundamentals of a youth strength training program, teaching …
The Importance of a Return to Play Program After Physical Therapy
If an athlete suffers an injury, the chances of re-aggravating that injury or compensating and having a different injury are high without a proper return to play protocol between a physical therapist and a trainer. There are a number of things that a parent should look for in a return to play program for their …
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Weight Training & Youth Athletes with Dr. Damion Martins
The number one question we hear at the Parisi Speed School is about the possible dangers of strength training for young athletes. Whether it’s safety concerns or concerns about adolescent growth and health effects, our number one goal is to keep the athletes we work with safe. Bill Parisi recently sat down with Damion Martins, …
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Fall Into Speed
Winter is on the horizon. Time is running out to physically and mentally prepare for the upcoming winter sports season, so it’s time to fall into speed at the Parisi Speed School. During October, if you sign up for a 3 or 9 month unlimiting training membership, you will receive a FREE performance evaluation! Looking …
The Value of a Parisi Coach
The secret lies in the coaching. Our Parisi system is game tested, effective, and efficient. But the true motivation comes from each of our carefully selected coaches who strive to bring your athlete the most motivating, detail-oriented session each and every time in the gym. Each Parisi coach goes through a week-long Parisi certification taught …
The Importance of a Return to Play Program After Physical Therapy
For teens and collegiate athletes who compete at a high level, suffering an injury is commonplace, if not downright expected. In fact, a study conducted by researchers at Sweden’s Karolinska Institutet found that during the average week, one in three athletes was injured. The high risk of injury in competitive youth athletes shows that early …
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Weight Training & Youth Athletes with Dr. Damion Martins
Many parents worry about the possible dangers of strength training for young athletes. Whether it’s safety concerns or concerns about adolescent growth and health effects, we understand that parents are only trying to protect their children. That’s why we feel it’s so important to share the right information so parents can make informed decisions and …
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3 Secrets to Injury Prevention
One of the primary concerns for coaches and parents of youth athletes is always injury prevention. While the benefits of joining team sports and beginning routine physical activity at an early age are well understood, they never overshadow the risk of injury. Luckily, in recent years, research, science and technology have advanced so greatly that …
Nutrition for Young Athletes
There is an overwhelming amount of information out there on proper nutrition for young athletes. So much so, in fact, that many nutrition guidelines now seem somewhat contradictory. How is youth athlete or a parent supposed to decipher through all this information? We like to keep things as simple as possible for our athletes, parents …
5 Ways to Improve Agility & Change of Direction
Does your athlete need to become quicker and more agile? There are 5 effective ways to improve your athlete’s change of direction ability, including improvement in their technique, strength, and power. Learn some of the drills we use at Parisi to take elite athletes and young athlete’s alike to the next level. Read our newest …
Deceleration & The Secret to Improving Change of Direction
The key to your athlete reducing their chance of injury? Decelerating. The truth is, the majority of injuries actually happen when an athlete is slowing down, stopping, and/or changing direction. These motions can lead to ACL, Achilles, ankle injuries, among others, if not practiced and performed correctly. Learn more about how to help your athlete …
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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. Sign up …