Properly programmed strength training is a crucial element in developing blazing speed for today’s athlete. A term we like to use at Parisi is training athletes to be “strong enough” – building enough strength relative to body weight. The first step to becoming “strong enough” is gaining a full understanding of the proper technique and …
Goal Setting University: Goal Setting Rules & Mistakes
Our goal is to help you reach yours. In this month’s series – Goal Setting University – we will discuss a number of tactics to help you establish, work toward and reach your biggest goals. The First Rule of Goal Setting So what is the first rule of goal setting? You have to HAVE a …
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Goal Setting University: The ABC’s of Goal Setting
Our goal is to help you reach yours. In this month’s series – Goal Setting University – we will discuss a number of tactics to help you establish, work toward and reach your biggest goals. Success and motivation always tie back to goal setting. Success leaves clues. When you look at some of the most …
Ownership Spotlight: Steve Leo (Sparta, NJ)
We recently sat down with Steve Leo, Parisi Master Coach and owner of Parisi Speed School Sparta, to discuss his experience as an owner and advice he has for other owners. How did you first learn about Parisi? An athlete that I was coaching was training with Bill Parisi and the father told me about …
Parisi Fair Lawn’s George Alexandris Wins NCAA D3 LJ Title
George Alexandris has been a Performance Coach at Parisi Speed School in Fair Lawn, NJ for three years. This past weekend, George competed in the Long Jump in the NCAA Division III Championships. His best jump of 7.92 m (26 ft) broke a 44-year-old national meet record and shattered the Montclair record. For perspective, with this record, George would …
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Improve Your Lower Body to Gain Speed
The Trap Bar Deadlift This is one of the staple lifts of the Parisi Speed School. This video offers a sneak peak of the valuable content included in the Strength for Speed Online Membership, featuring 30+ training videos, expert interviews and more!
Improve Your Upper Body to Gain Speed
Assessing the Vertical Push When athletes begin moving weight overhead, it increases risk of injury. In this video, we explain the fundamentals of form for vertical pressing to ensure safe movement of weight at all times. This video offers a sneak peak of the valuable content included in the Strength for Speed Online Membership, featuring 30+ …
Learn the Fundamentals of Strength for Speed
The Lifter’s Wedge The lifter’s wedge is critical to create spinal stability not only for lower body lifts, but upper body lifts as well. This video offers a sneak peak of the valuable content included in the Strength for Speed Online Membership, featuring 30+ training videos, expert interviews and more!
Parisi Champion of the Month: Keith Ford (DeSoto Athletic Club Collierville)
Check out our Parisi Champion of the Month, Keith Ford, from DeSoto Athletic Club Collierville. Keith was recently drafted to the Buffalo Bills!
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Parisi Schererville Spotlight: LJ Mattraw’s Keys to Career Growth
Parisi Schererville is celebrating their 10 Year Anniversary. At year six in 2014, they were considering closing shop. It was at this time that LJ Mattraw came on as Program Director. At 22-years young, LJ was actually rejected upon first application due to his lack of experience. However, LJ would not give up. He knew …
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5 Dos & Don’ts of Acceleration Training for Coaches
Parisi Master Coach, Steve Leo, is back again, clearing up some common mistakes when coaching acceleration speed training. What other mistakes have you seen? Let us know in the comments! Don’t coach 45-degree body angle throughout acceleration. Do: The body must drive taller throughout the accelerations phase into overall acceleration and top speed. Don’t tell …
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Atlantic Sports Health: Foot and Ankle Injury Educational Series
The Foot and Ankle Injury Educational Series is presented by Nick Peppes, PT, OCS, MDT. Nick is a physical therapist at Atlantic Health System’s Atlantic Sports Health, based in Morristown, NJ. In this FREE 11-part video series, Nick will cover: Lisfranc injuries and treatment Turf toe anatomy and treatment Ankle Sprain evaluations and treatment As …
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