Athlete Spotlight #19) Stephen Morris

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Our 19th Athlete Spotlight has to be the summer's most dedicated and focused athlete. This athlete knows what he wants. He trains with a desire to leave each workout better. He comes in for extra training and he asks what he can do when he's not here to get better. His improvement from the beginning of summer to now has been incredible and he still has a few more weeks! It is time to meet...

Athlete Name: Stephen Morris
Sport(s): Soccer
Position(s): Defender
School: Cedarville University
Graduation Year: 2014
AGSP Athlete Since: May 2011

Favorite Professional Sports Team: Real Madrid
Favorite Professional Athlete: Ricardo Kaka
Favorite Lift: Hang Clean
Favorite Movement Skill: Max Velocity

When I am not training at AGSP, I am: playing soccer, volunteering at a local urban ministry.

What are your short-term goals? To become a starter and have significant minutes over the next 3 years.

What are your long-term goals? To be able to take the skills and lessons I've learned into coaching or sports ministry.

How has AGSP impacted your performance as an athlete? I've gotten stronger, quicker, and more explosive.

CHECK OUT SOME VIDEO OF STEPHEN TRAINING AT AGSP!

Keep Training!
Coach Amanda Kephart and Akron General Sports Performance

Athlete Spotlighting #18) Alec White

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Our 18th Athlete Spotlight is a great combination of intensity and intelligence. When he walks into the weight room, everyone becomes more focused and hard working. He is the ideal football player because he gives 100% to all of his tasks and gets his goals accomplished. His attention to detail has allowed him to get better at every training session. It is time to meet...

Athlete Name: Alec White
Sport(s): Football
Position(s): Guard, Defensive End, Outside Linebacker
School: Tallmadge High School
Graduation Year: 2013
AGSP Athlete Since: May 2010
Favorite Professional Sports Team: New England Patriots
Favorite Professional Athlete: Tim Tebow
Favorite Lift: Power Clean
Favorite Movement Skill: Lateral Shuffle
When I am not training at AGSP, I am: playing sports, weight lifting, and hanging out with friends.

What are your short-term goals? To start both ways on the varsity level.

What are your long-term goals? To attend an Ivy League School and play sports there.

How has AGSP impacted your performance as an athlete? It has made me become an all around better athlete. It has made me faster and more explosive.

CHECK OUT SOME VIDEO OF ALEC TRAINING AT AGSP!

Keep Training!
Coach Amanda Kephart and Akron General Sports Performance

Athlete Spotlighting #17) John Rensel

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Our 17th Athlete Spotlight is of the kind of athlete any team would want. His calm focus and discipline have led to continual gains in his athletic ability. He strives to improve all aspects of his performance and is open-minded. He is always willing to help others and is not afraid to do extra work. Tallmadge is lucky to have...

Athlete Name: John Rensel
Sport(s): Baseball, Basketball, Football
Position(s): 3rd Base, 1st Base, Pitcher/Power Forward/Left Tackle
School: Tallmadge
Graduation Year: 2015
AGSP Athlete Since: Summer 2010
Favorite Professional Sports Team: Phillies
Favorite Professional Athlete: Josh Hamilton
Favorite Lift: Squat
Favorite Movement Skill: Acceleration
When I am not training at AGSP, I am: Playing Baseball, Hanging with Friends, School

What are your short-term goals? To play on varsity (make the varsity baseball team as a freshman).

What are your long-term goals? Play college baseball, hopefully pro.

How has AGSP impacted your performance as an athlete? I'm a lot faster, a lot stronger, and I just feel better when I play.

CHECK OUT SOME VIDEO OF JOHN TRAINING AT AGSP!

Keep Training!
Coach Amanda Kephart and Akron General Sports Performance