This is one of the first things that every Parisi Coach and Parisi athlete learns upon entering the Parisi Speed School program. Ironically, when you ask athletes how their foot should hit the ground, they all say “Land on the toes!” We’re here to tell you, that’s wrong. We want athletes landing on the balls …
The Secret to Speed: Arm Action
Over the last 30 years, one of the ways that Parisi Speed School has helped produce some of the fastest athletes at the NFL Combine is by addressing arm action during sprinting. Arm action is a critical part of proper running technique. In fact, the faster your arms go, the faster your legs go. Arm …
Basics of Jump Training: Landing Position
When you talk to an athlete, or a parent, everyone wants to know how high they can jump… but nobody is concerned with how well they can land. We make athletes more powerful to run faster and jump higher, but are we giving them the brakes to protect themselves from injury? Imagine you’re on a …
QUIZ: Are You Ready to Start Your Own Sports Performance Business?
If you’re thinking about starting a sports performance business, a great first step is personal assessment. There is a difference between wanting to do something and being able to make a living while doing it. Our brief quiz will evaluate: Your personal background and experience in sports performance Your ownership preparedness, skillset and financial availability The competition …
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Surgical Procedure and Post-Op Recovery for Athletes
Bill Parisi is joined by Dr. David Epstein of Atlantic Health System to discuss the surgical procedure and post-op recovery for a Parisi athlete.
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The Skill of Deceleration
There are more athletes playing sports than ever, and there is more training knowledge available than ever before. You would think there would be less injuries than ever, but in fact, we are looking at MORE athlete injuries than ever. The problem? Athletes are becoming stronger and more explosive from advanced training modalities, but they …
Overcoming Injury
Bill Parisi is joined by Dr. Martins of Atlantic Health Systems to discuss how to motivate athletes when returning from injury.
Vertical Jump Training: Drive Phase
The drive phase of the vertical jump is really about the recruitment of the posterior chain and achieving triple extension.
Ankle Stiffness vs. Ankle Mobility for Sprinting
Dr. Ken Clark joins the podcast to discuss the difference between ankle stiffness and ankle mobility as it pertains to sprinting. FULL EPISODE
Vertical Jump Training: Explode Phase
Core stiffness is essential to the second phase of the vertical jump – the explode phase.
Analyzing the Research on Sprinter Swing Time
Dr. Ken Clark joins the podcast to discuss the research on sprinter swing time. FULL EPISODE
The Dangers of Sport Specificity
Eric Cressey, Director of Player Health and Performance for the New York Yankees, joins the Parisi podcast to discuss the dangers of sport specificity. For the full episode, sign up here.