Unfortunately it seems that these researchers are to focused on just one small piece of the overall movement we call running - where on the foot is ground contact made.
With something as complex as running - a movement that requires the whole body to work in synergy with itself - I believe further research needs to include the help and expertise of world-renown Speed Coaches that can better explain how posture, center of mass, hips, ankles, and arms all effect speed and injury-prevention in running.
Keep Training! Coach Amanda Kephart and Akron General Sports Performance
Remember back when you were 9 years old? Remember how cool it was to play baseball in the summer with your friends from school? Remember shooting hoops in the backyard for hours on end? How about deadlifting the big bar with green plates? No!? Well our next athlete knows a thing or two about that! He's getting a jump on the competition by starting early, and is making some heads turn in the process! He's young, but don't let his age fool ya! We've got an athlete on our hands! Introducing...
Athlete Name: Grant Nehrenz Sport(s): Football, Baseball Position(s): Quarterback, Center Field, Pitcher School: Lake Center Christian School Graduation Year: 2021 AGSP Athlete Since: October 2013
Favorite Sports Team: Kent State Golden Flashes
Favorite Professional Athlete: Trent Richardson Favorite Lift: Deadlift Favorite Movement Skill: Max Velocity
When I am not training at AGSP, I am: Fishing, swimming, or golfing. What are your short-term goals? Be way better at sports performance and not hit any kids from the pitching mound this season.
What are your long-term goals?Be able to deadlift 300lbs. How has AGSP impacted your performance as an athlete? It's made me stronger, faster, and I can hit the ball way further.
CHECK OUT SOME VIDEO OF GRANT TRAINING AT AGSP!
(we've put them all into one video!)
Keep Training! Coach Anthony Colarusso and Akron General Sports Performance
Our next athlete spotlight has a bright future! She's focused on ending her high school career on a positive note (see short term goal), and then beginning her collegiate career right (see long term goal). Each month her testing numbers reveal a faster, stronger, more powerful athlete. Very recently she shared that she "stole second base for the first time." The first of many - she will surprise opponents this spring with her quick feet, powerful bat and arm! It is time to meet...
Athlete Name: Megan Nicholls Sport(s): Softball Position(s): Pitcher, 1st Base School: Kent Roosevelt High School Graduation Year: 2013 AGSP Athlete Since: September 2012
Favorite Professional Sports Team: San Francisco Giants Favorite Professional Athlete: Tim Lincecom Favorite Lift: Clean Favorite Movement Skill: Max Velocity
When I am not training at AGSP, I am: playing softball or hanging out with friends when I'm not doing homework.
What are your short-term goals? I am definitely aiming for conference MVP to end my high school softball career.
What are your long-term goals?I want to maintain my focus and work even harder to prove myself as I prepare for being a college athlete. How has AGSP impacted your performance as an athlete? I've noticed a definite improvement in my speed and endurance since starting at AGSP.
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
Our next athlete spotlight is great to coach because he does the little things that make big differences in his overall performance everyday he trains at AGSP. Those actions speak volumes about his character and true commitment to being the best athlete he can be. It is time to meet...
Athlete Name: Trevor Ray Sport(s): Baseball Position(s): 1B, LHP, OF School: Walsh Jesuit High School Graduation Year: 2014 AGSP Athlete Since: October 2012
Favorite Professional Sports Team: Cleveland Indians Favorite Professional Athlete: Jim Thome Favorite Lift: Clean Favorite Movement Skill: Medball Slams
When I am not training at AGSP, I am: hitting, throwing, and doing homework.
What are your short-term goals? To continue to improve my testing numbers and have a solid spring season.
What are your long-term goals?Play college baseball. How has AGSP impacted your performance as an athlete? After only a few month of training, I am generating more bat speed and my arm strength has improved.
CHECK OUT SOME VIDEO OF TREVOR TRAINING AT AGSP!
(we've put them all into one video!)
Keep Training! Coach Amanda Kephart and Akron General Sports Performance
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