Back in the early 1990’s when I first started to teach speed training, many coaches and parents did not believe that speed could be improved. Most people thought that you were either born with speed or not. Research and the evolution of performance training completely changed this paradigm. We now know that speed can absolutely …
Spotlight: Parisi Speed and Rehabilitation
Parisi Speed and Rehabilitation is located in Fredericksburg, Virginia. In June the facility will be celebrating their first official year in business. Their staff has been supported by owner, Dr. Andrew Reno, who is an International Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician and Program Director Ved Miletic. As a chiropractor utilizing physical therapy and as a Parisi …
The Most Important Thing Any Parent Can Do To Improve Their Child’s Athletic Performance
Sleep: The Essential Nighttime Workout I know we probably threw you off with the title of this month’s parent tip, however that statement couldn’t be more true. Parents and coaches, I know you stress to your kids and athletes the importance of exercise and getting the proper amount of physical activity. I know you also …
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Ever Think That Your Favorite Food Could be Your Biggest Performance Hindrance?
I believe everyone would agree that food allergies exist. This goes without saying. For example, a person eats shellfish, or a child eats peanut butter, and their throat closes up seconds later. Immediate food allergy reactions are clear but not all food allergy reactions are the same and can occur with a longer time lapse. …
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Line Jumps
One of the biggest keys to improving your speed and quickness at the Parisi Speed School is to make sure you practice at home. It is important that you continue to work on your game outside of your classes in order for you to gain maximum results. The good news is that you don’t need …
Spotlight: Parisi at Equalize Fitness
Equalize Fitness is located in Yonkers, NY, which is about 15 minutes north of New York City. Co-owners Anthony Tarricone and John Ryan opened Equalize Fitness back in 2011 and the speed school is a part of a great fitness club that is effectively impacting kids in over ten local towns and cities. Equalize Fitness …
World’s Greatest Sports Parent
There are a lot of tough jobs out there. When you think of what may be the toughest, you are probably correct in assuming it is the President of the United States. When you think in terms of professional sports you will most likely answer the owner or the head coach. When it comes to …
Spotlight: Parisi at World Gym East Setauket
Parisi Speed School of East Setauket is a part of World Gym Setauket, located on the Eastern end of Long Island New York. Parisi Speed School of East Setauket is owned by World Gym owner Tom Jaklitsch and has been in operation since 2009. In January 2015, Christian Becker took over as Program Director after …
How Someone’s Determination, Leads to Your Own Motivation
Normally in these newsletter articles, I try and write about different ways to motivate the parent and/or the athlete. Sometimes I do that by writing about nutrition, proper warm-up techniques and their role in preparing the athlete to attain their goals. Sometimes I write tips for parents to help deal with issues that confront their …
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Side Lunge
If you want to improve your speed and quickness, you must realize the best drills in the world won’t work well if you are not properly warmed up. One of the biggest components to the Parisi methodology is teaching our athletes how to warm-up effectively. In this month’s training video, we have a great tip …
Eric Moss 2
We thought that introducing you all to Eric Moss in our newsletter last month would be a great way to start the year off right. It went so well that I want everyone to hear from him again in February. Here is why…When the calendar flips to a new year, everyone is motivated and determined …
Spotlight: Parisi at Newtown Athletic Club
The Newtown Athletic Club is located in Newtown, PA about 40 minutes northeast of Philadelphia in Bucks County. Parisi NAC has been in business since 2012 and just experienced their best year ever, being named the Most Improved Franchise in the network in 2015. We are at an all time high with enrollment, increasing business …