Athlete Spotlight #43) Jacob Vanadia

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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

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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

Athlete Spotlight #41) Nolan Rumler

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Our next athlete spotlight has a lot of potential! His natural size is something other athletes dream for. His hard-work and desire can't be taught. He's always on-time and always asking for more weight on the bar. Don't let his gentle spirit fool you, you wouldn't want to compete against him on the field! It is time to meet... 
Athlete Name: Nolan Rumler
Sport(s): Football and Wrestling
Position(s): Left Tackle, Left Guard, and Nose Tackle 
School: Kent Roosevelt
Graduation Year: 2019
AGSP Athlete Since: 2010

















Favorite Professional Sports Team: Detroit Lions and Cleveland Browns
Favorite Professional Athlete: Joe Thomas, Mike Martin, Mat Stafford
Favorite Lift: Bench Press and Back Squat
Favorite Movement Skill: Mirror Shuffle Drills

When I am not training at AGSP, I am: playing football, wrestling, hanging out with friends or playing PS3.

What are your short-term goals? To make the honor roll and to make a lot of tackles during the 2012 football season.

What are your long-term goals? To get a scholarship to Michigan. To back squat 700lbs and bench press 500lbs.

How has AGSP impacted your performance as an athlete? AGSP has made me more explosive, quicker, and stronger.

CHECK OUT SOME VIDEO OF NOLAN TRAINING AT AGSP!

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

Keep Training!
Coach Amanda Kephart and Akron General Sports Performance

Athlete Spotlight #40) Bobby Burns

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Our next athlete spotlight is of a hard-worker that any team would be lucky to have. He comes into each training focused on getting better. He's willing to address his weaknesses to improve (something that can't be taught). He's also an athlete that other athletes look forward to training with.  It is time to meet...

Athlete Name: Bobby Burns
Sport(s): Basketball, Football
Position(s): Point Guard, Quarterback
School: Stow-Munroe Falls
Graduation Year: 2016
AGSP Athlete Since: February 2012

Favorite Professional Sports Team: None
Favorite Professional Athlete: Michael Jordan
Favorite Lift: Back Squat
Favorite Movement Skill: Acceleration
 

When I am not training at AGSP, I am: playing sports or video games.

What are your short-term goals? To get faster and stronger every class. To play well in freshman basketball.

What are your long-term goals? To have a good high school sports career.

How has AGSP impacted your performance as an athlete? I have gotten a LOT stronger and more agile.

CHECK OUT SOME VIDEO OF BOBBY TRAINING AT AGSP!

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

Keep Training!
Coach Amanda Kephart and Akron General Sports Performance

Sports Performance in the News!

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WKYC published a great article about Akron General Sports Performance (ignore the picture...that is not Sports Performance). Read the article HERE!

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Akron General Sports Performance