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Learn how Bill Parisi turned his biggest failure into his biggest opportunity by overcoming a major disappointment.  Listen how as he explains how failure can set you on the path to great motivation and ultimately great achievement.

When most parents and kids think of injuries or conditions that face a young athlete, they gravitate toward the obvious concerns such as ankle injuries, ACL tears and concussions. While any of these aforementioned ailments can have a devastating effect, one ailment that can be just as detrimental but is more often than not overlooked, …

Over the last couple of months, we have talked about the causes, prevention and treatment of ACL Injuries.  However, when it comes to kids and this devastating injury, it’s an entirely different ballgame.  That is why this month we wanted to go more in depth and talk specifically about Pediatric ACL Injuries.  Dr. Tim Leier …

The Parisi Two-Minute Drill The 5 P’s To the Deadlift   The Play: The Deadlift   The Purpose: To improve the strength in your extensor (power) muscles, which is proven by science, to improve acceleration and power generation.   Pre-Snap Read: Always focus on technique.  It is important that throughout this exercise you keep a …

Atlantic Health Sports Medicine Series: ACL Injuries Part II There is so much information on the topic of ACL injuries, in terms of understanding what these ligaments do, how they can occur, treatment and prevention, we couldn’t fit it all into one month. In our March Newsletter, we discussed the function of the ACL and …

ACL Injuries When it comes to sports injuries, it is hard to fathom any having as many after effects as an ACL Injury. Not only are there physical challenges to overcome, but mental and emotional challenges an athlete must deal with as well. In our Atlantic Sports Health Medicine Series this month, Dr. Damian Martins …

By Bill Parisi, Founder Parisi Speed School   Over-training.  We all know too much of anything is not good. The same holds true for exercise, especially weight training.  Throughout my 25 years of being a professional trainer, I have seen a dramatic increase in the number of athletes and fitness enthusiasts who over train or …

By Bill Parisi, Founder Parisi Speed School It has been said that the mental side of sports contributes to well over 50 percent of your chances for success on the field. Preparing athletes physically is important and can lead to enhanced play on the field. However, not preparing your athletes mentally, could eventually lead to …

There are many articles and sound research on the importance of an Active Dynamic Warm-up (ADW) and how it can increase performance. And contrary to popular belief, “the science and literature supports the epidemiologic evidence that static stretching before exercise does not reduce the risk of injury,” (Shrier, 1999). One of the most important pieces …

I think it is safe to say that the vast majority of us have had an ankle injury at one point or another. And they can happen to anyone at anytime! You could be heading down the street, riding a skateboard, or walking at a leisurely pace when for some reason. Perhaps you stop and …

29 years head coaching experience. 12 Final Fours. 10 NCAA Division I Basketball Championships, including 7 in a row. Member of the National Basketball Hall of Fame and College Basketball Hall of Fame. Even though he passed away almost 6 years ago at the age of 99, John Wooden’s mark on basketball, coaching, mentorship and …