Athlete Spotlight #38) Jakob Madgar

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Our next athlete spotlight is of a very hard worker who wants to do everything exactly right. He is not satisfied with doing things "well" instead he wants to do things great. And great things is what he does each time he trains at AGSP. We look forward to working with him throughout his athletic career as he becomes the amazing athlete he wants to be. It is time to meet...

Athlete Name: Jakob Madgar
Sport(s): Football, Wrestling, Basketball, and Track and Field
Position(s): Fullback, Outside Linebacker
School: Stow-Munroe Falls High School
Graduation Year: 2016
AGSP Athlete Since: February 2012
Favorite Professional Sports Team: Cleveland Browns
Favorite Professional Athlete: Josh Cribbs, Peyton Hills
Favorite Lift: Bench Press
Favorite Movement Skill: Max Velocity
When I am not training at AGSP, I am: lifting on my own or going to practice another sport.

What are your short-term goals? To be on the high school varsity team.

What are your long-term goals? To go to college and maybe play football for Ohio State.

How has AGSP impacted your performance as an athlete? It has worked parts of my body I have never worked with and improved my balance and control.

CHECK OUT SOME VIDEO OF JAKOB TRAINING AT AGSP!

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

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Coach Amanda Kephart and Akron General Sports Performance

AGSP athletes help win on opening day

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The below is from Walsh Jesuit's Baseball Site. Congrats to Rory Ziegler and Joe Mockbee on helping the Warriors start the 2012 season with a win!

Ziegler, Nemer and Miletti lead Warriors to win on Opening Day
Marsinek and Brown pitch well in soggy opener

March 24, 2012 - CUYAHOGA FALLS, OHIO

The Walsh Jesuit baseball team earned its first win of the 2012 campaign yesterday in a hard fought victory 7-5 victory over visiting Medina Highland.

Leading the way was Junior RF Rory Ziegler with two hits, including a key two-out, two-RBI double in the first, while Senior Ohio Wesleyan recruit Drew Miletti provided a three hit day including a double of his own and an RBI. Also having a big day at the plate was Senior Rollins College recruit SS Anthony Nemer, chipping in two hits including a double and an RBI along with some sparkling defense. Also providing impactful offense was Sophomore Nate Romans with a deep double, and Junior Joe Mockbee who reached base in all four plate appearances, including two walks and a hit of his own.

Senior LHP Eastern Michigan recruit Michael Marsinek earned the victory on the mound and threw well, while Junior C/Closer Cassidy Brown came on and also threw well and earn the two-inning save.

With the win, the Warriors now stand at 1-0 on the year.

Training at AGSP in the off-season pays off in-season!

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Akron General Sports Performance

Athlete Spotlight #37) Rory Ziegler

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Which ever college ends up with our next athlete spotlight will be a very lucky school! He has tremendous talent, skill, and the hard work ethic that will keep him constantly improving throughout his athletic career. Not to mention he has the character of a true team player and leader. It is time to meet...

Athlete Name: Rory James Ziegler
Sport(s): Baseball
Position(s): Outfield and Pitcher
School: Walsh Jesuit High School
Graduation Year: 2013
AGSP Athlete Since: August 2011
Favorite Professional Sports Team: Cleveland Indians
Favorite Professional Athlete: Jacoby Ellsbury
Favorite Lift: Bulgarian Split Squat
Favorite Movement Skill: Acceleration and Races
When I am not training at AGSP, I am: at school or on the field.

What are your short-term goals? To hit multiple home-runs this season.

What are your long-term goals? To be a Division One Athlete.

How has AGSP impacted your performance as an athlete? It has made me faster; my 40-yard dash improved from a 4.89 to 4.67. I've also become more flexible

CHECK OUT SOME VIDEO OF RORY TRAINING AT AGSP!

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

BONUS VIDEO!!! RORY DUNKING!

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Coach Amanda Kephart and Akron General Sports Performance

Coach Amanda on the Radio

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A quick clip of my interview this past Saturday on WAKR 1590AM. I was interviewed by Dr. Debbie Plate of the Akron General Good Health Radio Hour about the Sports Performance program. Did you get a chance to hear it?



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Coach Amanda Kephart and Akron General Sports Performance

SNEAK PEEK: Green Sports Performance Center

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Check out this SNEAK PEEK of Akron General Sports Performance's newest center in Green, Ohio!

Opening July 2012!

1940 Town Park Blvd, Uniontown, OH




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Akron General Sports Performance