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.
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 …
Combine Training: Vertical Jump
Everyone is familiar with the vertical jump, but everyone can improve their vertical jump with a couple simple strategies.
Fascia Training with the ViPR Pro
Michol Dalcourt is an internationally recognized industry leader in health and human performance. He is the founder and CEO of the IoM, inventor of ViPR PRO and Co-Founder of PTA Global. He has given hundreds of international lectures and has been a featured speaker at most of the world’s top fitness conferences, fitness clubs and …
The Invention of the ViPR Pro
Michol Dalcourt is an internationally recognized industry leader in health and human performance. He is the founder and CEO of the IoM, inventor of ViPR PRO and Co-Founder of PTA Global. He has given hundreds of international lectures and has been a featured speaker at most of the world’s top fitness conferences, fitness clubs and …
Combine Training: Broad Jump
The standing broad jump is a true test of power. Learn how your mental preparation for this drill can positively impact your performance.
Combine Training: L Drill
The L Drill is an athletic dance. Mastering these steps will result in your fastest time.
Building Unbreakable Bodies
Michol Dalcourt is an internationally recognized industry leader in health and human performance. He is the founder and CEO of the IoM, inventor of ViPR PRO and Co-Founder of PTA Global. He has given hundreds of international lectures and has been a featured speaker at most of the world’s top fitness conferences, fitness clubs and …
Combine Training: 5-10-5 Shuttle
The 5-10-5 shuttle run is one of the most important agility evaluations in the combine.
Training the Year-Round Athlete
Today more than ever, youth athletes are focusing on sports year round. Some are playing multiple sports throughout the year, while others are specializing in one or two sports a year. So, how should we be going about training these year-round athletes during this developmental phase? And how do we differentiate the training for athletes …
Combine Training – The Bench Press
Rich Sadiv, Owner of Parisi Speed School – Fair Lawn and Parisi Speed School Combine Director shares the best strategy for performing the bench press test in a combine.
Strength Training for Youth Athletes with TRX
Should youth athletes be strength training? This question has been asked by parents for years whenever they begin to get their children into sports. The answer is ABSOLUTELY they should, but only when done correctly and safely. When performed properly, strength training can provide young athletes with many benefits. Longer and leaner muscles at a …