Athlete Spotlight #24) Bob Peters

Hello Everyone!

Our next athlete spotlight is a natural leader. He's willing to do the little things that make a big difference in his athletic abilities. His work ethic is contagious and makes everyone else around him better. He also has a great blend of working hard and having fun. You can find him hanging from the rim this winter! It is time to meet...

Athlete Name: Bob Peters
Sport(s): Basketball
Position(s): Guard
School: CVCA
Graduation Year: 2013
AGSP Athlete Since: Summer 2011
Favorite Professional Sports Team: LA Lakers
Favorite Professional Athlete: Hope Solo
Favorite Lift: Hang Clean
Favorite Movement Skill: Max Velocity
When I am not training at AGSP, I am: playing basketball.

What are your short-term goals? To play in the state basketball championships.

What are your long-term goals? To play college basketball.

How has AGSP impacted your performance as an athlete? It has helped me become a quicker, stronger, and better all around athlete.

CHECK OUT SOME VIDEO OF BOB TRAINING AT AGSP!

(we've put them all into one video!)

Keep Training!
Coach Amanda Kephart and Akron General Sports Performance

Athlete Spotlight #23) Alex Punka

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Our next athlete spotlight is the kind of athlete any team would want. He's focused, hard-working, motivated, consistent, willing to try new things, motivates others, leads by example, and he is smart! If you haven't heard of him yet, you will this winter, it is time to meet...

Athlete Name: Alex Punka
Sport(s): Basketball
Position(s): The 3 spot
School: CVCA
Graduation Year: 2013
AGSP Athlete Since: Summer 2011
Favorite Professional Sports Team: Clippers
Favorite Professional Athlete: Blake Griffin and Alex Morgan
Favorite Lift: Snatch Pull
Favorite Movement Skill: Drop Step
When I am not training at AGSP, I am: doing homework.

What are your short-term goals? To increase my vertical jump.

What are your long-term goals? To increase my vertical jump.

How has AGSP impacted your performance as an athlete? It has increased my vertical jump.

CHECK OUT SOME VIDEO OF ALEX TRAINING AT AGSP!

Keep Training!
Coach Amanda Kephart and Akron General Sports Performance

Athlete Spotlight #22) Colin McNulty

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Our next athlete spotlight works hard every time he's at AGSP. He's a multi-sport athlete that has a bright future in high school and will be a great compliment to any team he plays for. He's willing to get out of his comfort-zone to become the best athlete he can be . It is time to meet...

Athlete Name: Colin McNulty
Sport(s): Baseball, Basketball, Football, Track, and Swimming
Position(s): Baseball: pitcher, shortstop, centerfield. Basketball: center, wing. Football: inside linebacker, tight-end, guard.
School: Holy Family
Graduation Year: 2016
AGSP Athlete Since: Summer 2011
Favorite Professional Sports Team: Cleveland Browns
Favorite Professional Athlete: Peyton Hillis
Favorite Lift: Snatch Pull
Favorite Movement Skill: Max Velocity
When I am not training at AGSP, I am: playing sports, hanging out with friends, riding my bike to Silver Lake.

What are your short-term goals? In basketball to make the eighth grade A team and in football to score two touchdowns.

What are your long-term goals? To play well in high school sports.

How has AGSP impacted your performance as an athlete? I feel a lot faster and stronger. I feel like I can do everything better and with more power.

CHECK OUT SOME VIDEO OF COLIN TRAINING AT AGSP!

Keep Training!
Coach Amanda Kephart and Akron General Sports Performance

BASKETBALL BOOTCAMP SUCCESS

Hello Everyone!

Last Saturday's BASKETBALL BOOTCAMP was a huge hit! Athletes in attendance enjoyed the combination of speed and agility drills followed by basketball drills. "It just makes sense when you train this way," was a common saying of the day!

Check out a highlight video (this was just one portion of the bootcamp!)



This Saturday we are opening the doors to anyone interested in the BASKETBALL BOOTCAMP. All you have to do is call and register with Coach Kennedy at 330-329-5138 before Saturday morning.

BASKETBALL BOOTCAMP!

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 17
9-11 AM

925 GRANT STREET
AKRON, OH

$30 (cash or check only)

Hopefully we will see you at this Saturday's BASKETBALL BOOTCAMP...and not your competition! ;-)

Coach Amanda Kephart and Akron General Sports Performance

Athlete Spotlight #21) Bryan Ritchie

Hello Everyone!

Our next athlete spotlight is of a very hard worker. He never complains, in fact, he doesn't even hesitate to do what you ask him to do. His levelheadedness allows him to focus on the details of his training for maximum benefit. He's motivated by both his individual goals and team goals to get the most out of every training session. It is time to meet...

Athlete Name: Bryan Ritchie
Sport(s): Basketball and Baseball
Position(s): Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Centerfield
School: Stow-Munroe Falls High School
Graduation Year: 2014
AGSP Athlete Since: July 2011
Favorite Professional Sports Team: Cleveland Indians, Cavs, Browns
Favorite Professional Athlete: Grady Sizemore and Michael Brantley
Favorite Lift: Front Squat
Favorite Movement Skill: Drop-step
When I am not training at AGSP, I am: going to basketball open gyms.

What are your short-term goals? To play varsity in either sport.

What are your long-term goals? To go to college for free.

How has AGSP impacted your performance as an athlete? I can jump higher to get more rebounds and am stronger so I can hit farther.

CHECK OUT SOME VIDEO OF BRYAN TRAINING AT AGSP!

Keep Training!
Coach Amanda Kephart and Akron General Sports Performance