Athlete Spotlight #32) Marshall Kirkendall

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Our next athlete spotlight is of someone that is kind and encouraging to everyone who trains with him. He leads by example and is consistent with his efforts. He's willing to challenge himself, whether by lifting more weight in the weight room or jumping onto the high speed treadmill! It is time to meet...

Athlete Name: Marshall Kirkendall
Sport(s): Volleyball
Position(s): Setter/Hitter
School: Stow-Munroe Falls High School
Graduation Year: 2012
AGSP Athlete Since: September 2010
Favorite Professional Sports Team: New Orleans Saints
Favorite Professional Athlete: Drew Brees
Favorite Lift: Front Squats
Favorite Movement Skill: Max-Velocity
When I am not training at AGSP, I am: involved in Boy Scouts, in the Marching Band, and I also play trumpet in Jazz Band.

What are your short-term goals? Graduate high school, have a successful senior year in volleyball.

What are your long-term goals? Graduate from college with a degree in nursing.

How has AGSP impacted your performance as an athlete? It has improved my speed and vertical jump dramatically. It also prepares me for conditioning in my sport.

CHECK OUT SOME VIDEO OF MARSHALL TRAINING AT AGSP!

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

Keep Training!
Coach Amanda Kephart and Akron General Sports Performance

Athlete Spotlight #31) Megan Martin

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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

AGSP can help you throw it down!

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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

AGSP can help you dunk!

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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

Athlete Spotlight #30) Norm Detrick

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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