The ability to increase stride frequency can be accomplished with specific drills that have a high level of focus. One of the best drills to increase stride frequency that we teach young athletes is Quick Steps. This drill is designed to maximize an athlete’s turnover by taking very short strides. The athlete starts off standing …
12 Ways to Test for a Concussion
Bill Parisi is joined by Dr. Seth Stoller to discuss sports concussions.
The Importance of Recovery for Youth Athletes
It seems like youth athlete’s energy storage never runs out. You may watch your child and think… “Will they ever get tired?” “How are they still going?” Just watching them go and go sometimes tires you out! It’s great that kids are full of energy, but because they act like energizer bunnies on a regular …
WEBINAR: Becoming a Parisi Affiliate
Did you know that approximately 36 million kids under the age of 18 participate in organized sports, and their parents spend approximately $7.1 billion on private coaching yearly? If you are a personal trainer, performance coach, or health club owner and you are not capitalizing on the youth market, you are missing out on thousands of dollars in revenue! …
3 Linear Speed Exercises for Home Workouts
Seated Arm Action Athletes start with their elbows at 90 degrees, shoulders back, chest up maintaining posture with slightly bent knees. Then bring one hand behind the back pocket and then up to the chin. Athletes should start off slow and controlled, working the technique. And then slowly add speed and increasing velocity. Athletes should …
Let’s Talk About Concussions
Bill Parisi is joined by Dr. Seth Stoller to discuss sports concussions.
The Coaching Program for Coaches
I recently had a conversation with one of my clients centered around a new goal. The conversation was focused around how to set up the action steps required to achieve their goal. As I explain this to you, understand the goal isn’t important right now. What IS important is how we help this client start …
Long-Term Success as a Sports Performance Coach
As I approach the half-way point to my coaching career, I have one clear goal to meet the finish line… Retire as a Sports Performance Coach. I remember sitting in the classroom at the Parisi flagship location in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, in 2011. Bill Parisi was speaking to me and 17 other individuals on …
The Law of Repeated Exposure and Your Coaching Career
I remember sitting at a sports performance seminar when I was 22 years old. I had just passed my CSCS exam and was eager to meet others, like me, who were passionate about working with athletes. I can still envision the room. 10 rows of 10 chairs angled at the large white wall in front …
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Understanding Processed Sugar
Bill Parisi is joined by Dr. Derrick Heydinger to discuss processed sugar.
How Much Protein Do Athletes Need?
Bill Parisi is joined by Dr. Derrick Heydinger to discuss protein requirements for athletes.
Self-Care for Coaches
Up early, working with clients. Writing client programs during slow mid-day hours. Managing the chaos known as ‘after school’ with all of your coaching groups and (more) private training clients. Can you relate to that? Many get into Performance Coaching because of their own love for athletic development and helping other athletes achieve their goals. …