Wednesday, October 19, 2011

What Do College Coaches Look For When Recruiting?

Hello Everyone!

This video should help motivate you before the last Basketball Bootcamp of the 2011 year this Sunday October 23!

Keep Training!
Akron General Sports Performance and Coach Amanda

Friday, October 14, 2011

Athlete Spotlight #25) Michael Peters

Hello Everyone!

Our next athlete spotlight is of an athlete with a lot of potential. He takes nothing for granted. He knows that to be your best you have to train at the best of your ability each day, take advantage of opportunities, find your weaknesses and make them your strengths, and this has been his focus over the past several months. It is time to meet...

Athlete Name: Michael Peters
Sport(s):
Basketball

Position(s):
Shooting Guard

School: CVCA
Graduation Year:
2015

AGSP Athlete Since:
Summer
2011

Favorite Professional Sports Team: Dallas Maverickss
Favorite Professional Athlete:
Dirk Nowitzki

Favorite Lift:
Hang Clean

Favorite Movement Skill:
Max Velocity

When I am not training at AGSP, I am: playing basketball at the park.

What are your short-term goals?
To get varsity playing time.


What are your long-term goals?
To be able to dunk.

How has AGSP impacted your performance as an athlete?
I can jump higher and fun faster.


CHECK OUT SOME VIDEO OF MICHAEL TRAINING AT AGSP!
(we've put them all into one video!)



Keep Training!
Coach Amanda Kephart and Akron General Sports Performance

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Only 2 Basketball Bootcamps left!

The Final 2 Basketball Bootcamps before the
2011 season!


Sunday October 16
and
Sunday October 23

10am-12
Akron Sports Complex
925 Grant Street
Akron, OH

$30/session

Limited spots!
Call Coach Kennedy to reserve your spot 330-329-5138

PRESENTED BY
AKRON GENERAL SPORTS PERFORMANCE and
COACH KELLY KENNEDY—Former Division I HEAD BASKETBALL COACH

GET FASTER!!
Athletes will cover ground faster and more efficiently
BEAT YOUR OPPONENT DOWN THE COURT = SCORE MORE

MOVE QUICKER!!
Athletes will change direction faster, safer, and more explosively
IMPROVE YOUR FIRST STEP ON OFFENSE AND DEFENSE

JUMP HIGHER!
Athletes will learn to increase their vertical jump!
IMPROVE YOUR REBOUNDING SKILLS and JUMP SHOT

BE STRONGER & MORE POWERFUL!!
Athletes will get stronger and play more physically!

BASKETBALL SPECIFIC SKILLS
combined with the SPEED, POWER, and AGILITY
SKILLS to improve your overall GAME.



Friday, September 30, 2011

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

Monday, September 19, 2011

Athlete Spotlight #23) Alex Punka

Hello Everyone!

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