Athlete Spotlight #43) Jacob Vanadia

Hello Everyone!
Our next athlete spotlight is the epitome of hard work and dedication.  He is never one to complain and is always finding ways to get better. He let's nothing stand in his way. It is time to meet...

Athlete Name: Jacob Vanadia
Sport(s): Football
Position(s): Corner Back
School: Medina High School
Graduation Year: 2015
AGSP Athlete Since: November 2011

Favorite Professional Sports Team: New York Giants
Favorite Professional Athlete: Eli Manning
Favorite Lift: Cleans and Deadlifts
Favorite Movement Skill: Acceleration

When I am not training at AGSP, I am: fishing or hanging out with friends.

What are your short-term goals? To make an impact on my high school football team and start.

What are your long-term goals? To play sports at the collegiate level..

How has AGSP impacted your performance as an athlete? I have been getting stronger, more agile, and my speed has increased.

CHECK OUT SOME VIDEO OF JACOB TRAINING AT AGSP!

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

Keep Training! 
Coach Nathan Burandt and Akron General Sports Performance

Athlete Spotlight #42) Nina Napolitano

Hello Everyone!
Our next athlete spotlight has been fun for us to watch develop over the past few years! She is a dedicated and a very hard worker. She just finished her senior season at Walsh High School and will be playing basketball for Capitol University in the Fall. She is the full embodiment of perseverance and focus. It is time to meet...

Athlete Name: Nina Napolitano
Sport(s): Basketball
Position(s): Point Guard
School: Walsh Jesuit High School; Capitol University
Graduation Year: 2012; 2016
AGSP Athlete Since: 2009

Favorite Professional Sports Team: Indiana Pacers
Favorite Professional Athlete: Maya Moore
Favorite Lift: Power Clean
Favorite Movement Skill: Multi-Direction

When I am not training at AGSP, I am: sleeping or playing basketball.

What are your short-term goals? Getting stronger and more powerful.

What are your long-term goals? Translating my strength and explosiveness into basketball and getting a decent amount of playing time next year.

How has AGSP impacted your performance as an athlete? It has helped me become more explosive, powerful, and agile as an athlete and basketball player.

CHECK OUT SOME VIDEO OF NINA TRAINING AT AGSP!

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

Keep Training! 
Coach Nathan Burandt and Akron General Sports Performance