Youth Sports Performance
Over the last couple of newsletters, we have discussed a couple of injuries that are very common in the world of sports…ankle and hamstring injuries. Not only are these ailments common but for the most part, they are easy to diagnose, treat and don’t have any long term effects. We see it all the time. …
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If you have been keeping track the last couple of months, you will notice that we have been emphasizing the importance of core strength and educating more on this topic. The reason for that is because without a strong base, or foundation, you will not be able to generate power through your extremities. This can …
What do you enjoy in life? What are you good at? Success begins with a dream. Dreams are goals with a deadline. Don’t be afraid to dream big. The bigger the better. Dreams and goals are the motivating factors that drive us to succeed. When you discover your dream(s) you need to begin planning on …
We got a tremendous response to last month’s video regarding the importance of the core and core stiffness, so we are going to continue with that theme for this month’s newsletter. As a reminder, the core is defined as the area between the two shoulder joints and the two hip joints. Where last month we …
While we all know that you run with your legs and not your core, you will not be able to generate the power necessary in your lower body if you don’t have a strong foundation. Having a strong core or torso, is imperative to improving your overall speed and quickness. I compare it to shooting …
In past newsletters, we have gone over different tips designed at strengthening the core and we are back at it again for May. When you think of improving speed and change of direction, strengthening your core is probably the last thing that comes to mind. Most people focus on strengthening your legs or working on …
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 …
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 …
Training doesn’t have to be complicated. Kids, as well as adults, can get caught up in thinking that more is better. If the drill is more complex and has more moving parts, the thought process is that drill is more beneficial than something more straight-forward. However, that isn’t always the case. What if I told …
It may be hard to believe, but one great way to improve your speed is to skip. Why is that? Skipping is an over-exaggerated form of running. When you break skipping down, it really helps an athlete hone in on their movement technique, such as driving their knees up and pumping their arms. In last …
