Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Athlete Spotlight #31) Megan Martin

Hello Everyone!

Our next athlete spotlight is of a living example of perseverance and commitment. She knows that sports are supposed to be fun and can reward you with many life lessons. She's become a great leader, knowing how to encourage others through both her actions and her words. Her strength shows both in the weight room and out. It is time to meet...

Athlete Name: Megan Martin
Sport(s):
Volleyball

Position(s):
DS/Libero

School: Stow-Munroe Falls High School
Graduation Year:
2013

AGSP Athlete Since:
October 2009
Favorite Professional Sports Team: Dallas Cowboys
Favorite Professional Athlete: Dwayne Wayde
Favorite Lift: Back Squats
Favorite Movement Skill:
Acceleration

When I am not training at AGSP, I am: working out or at volleyball practice.

What are your short-term goals?
To have a winning volleyball season.


What are your long-term goals?
To get into college.

How has AGSP impacted your performance as an athlete?
It has made me faster, stronger, and better mentally.


CHECK OUT SOME VIDEO OF MEGAN TRAINING AT AGSP!
(we've put them all into one video!)



Keep Training!
Coach Amanda Kephart and Akron General Sports Performance

Friday, January 13, 2012

AGSP can help you throw it down!

Hello Everyone!

Not only can AGSP help you dunk, it can help you throw it down. Below Bob Peters of CVCA demonstrates the throw down in a recent game.
He trained hard at AGSP this summer and the results show!

Keep training!

Coach Amanda Kephart and Akron General Sports Performance

Thursday, January 12, 2012

AGSP can help you dunk!

Hello Everyone!

Check out this fun video of AGSP athlete Rory Ziegler dunking for the first time! One of the many benefits of training at AGSP!




Special thanks to Nate Lundy for making the video!

Keep Training!
Coach Amanda Kephart and Akron General Sports Performance

Friday, January 6, 2012

Athlete Spotlight #30) Norm Detrick

Hello Everyone!

Our next athlete spotlight is of an athlete that has made great progress since joining AGSP. He knows how to work hard, but also have fun. During each session he works to master the details of speed and strength that build his athletic performance. His commitment to training makes him an athlete with immense potential. It is time to meet...

Athlete Name: Norm Detrick
Sport(s):
Baseball and Football

Position(s):
1st base, left tackle, defensive tackle

School: Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy
Graduation Year:
2015

AGSP Athlete Since:
December 2010
Favorite Professional Sports Team: Denver Broncos
Favorite Professional Athlete: Tim Tebow
Favorite Lift: Hang Clean
Favorite Movement Skill:
Max Velocity

When I am not training at AGSP, I am: at school or at practice.

What are your short-term goals?
To try out for hockey next year, letter in football, and make the baseball team.


What are your long-term goals?
To play Division 1 football.

How has AGSP impacted your performance as an athlete?
I have become a lot stronger and faster.


CHECK OUT SOME VIDEO OF NORM TRAINING AT AGSP!
(we've put them all into one video!)



Keep Training!
Coach Amanda Kephart and Akron General Sports Performance

Friday, December 30, 2011

Athlete Spotlight #29) Nick DeLeone

Hello Everyone!

Our next athlete spotlight is of an up-and-coming athlete who's combination of talent, hard-work, and consistency will surely take him far. Somewhat of a perfectionist, he has the desire to perform at the highest level possible. He understands the value of teamwork and brings a lot of positive energy to each training session. It is time to meet...

Athlete Name: Nick DeLeone
Sport(s):
Football and Baseball

Position(s):
Running Back, Linebacker. Outfield, Infield, Catcher, Pitcher.

School: Walsh Jesuit High School
Graduation Year:
2015

AGSP Athlete Since:
November 2011
Favorite Professional Sports Team: New York Yankees
Favorite Lift: Deadlift
Favorite Movement Skill:
Ladder drills

When I am not training at AGSP, I am: eating, sleeping, and doing homework.

What are your short-term goals?
To make the varsity teams in baseball and football.


What are your long-term goals?
To earn an athletic scholarship to play football and baseball.

How has AGSP impacted your performance as an athlete?
It has made me more of a hard-worker.
It has also made me faster and stronger.

CHECK OUT SOME VIDEO OF NICK TRAINING AT AGSP!
(we've put them all into one video!)



Keep Training!

Coach Amanda Kephart and Akron General Sports Performance