Often times when athletes want to get stronger or faster, their training plan focuses on lifting weights and running sprint after sprint. While of course strength training and conditioning does help athletes improve their performance, that alone will not get them faster. In order to improve speed, you must first know how to move. Incorrect running …
Core Training for Athletes: The Secret to Power Production & Injury Prevention
The Question: How do we get our athletes to become stronger and more powerful while also preventing injury? The Answer: Proximal Stiffness What is Proximal Stiffness? Proximal Stiffness is a term coined by Dr. Stuart McGill, PhD, world-renowned Back Mechanic and professor of biomechanics. Proximal Stiffness is the stiffening of the core between the hips …
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4 Ways to Develop Explosive Power in Your Athletes
You always want to see your athletes improving, and pushing themselves to be better. You know that in order for your athletes to be the best it takes more than just a good arm, or sharp 3-point shot. To develop the whole athlete and set them up for success you teach them skill and technique, …
Maximizing Strength for Speed: The Importance of Individualization in Training
How To Transfer Strength Onto The Playing Field
Active Dynamic Warm-Up: 6 Exercises Your Warm Up is Missing
At Parisi Speed School, you get more than just a regular training session; you get a total training experience from the second your session starts until the second it ends. Parisi Coaches understand that a good start equals a strong finish. Beginning warm-up drills & starter exercises will set the tone for the rest of …
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Back to Basics: The Progression of Youth Sports Training
As a parent, you want your child to reach their full potential, to find their passion, work hard and believe that the sky’s the limit. When it comes to athletics, you want your child to be the best. You believe in them so much, you may think to yourself “He’s the next Michael Jordan” as …
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Building Top Speed with the Cycling Drill
Maximize the force on the ground with this basic Parisi drill.
The Youth Physical Development Model: What To Expect & When
Children are constantly growing both mentally and physically. There have probably been times when your child walks in the room and you swear they have grown five inches overnight. There is a common misconception out there that speed and/or strength training at an early age may be harmful to children’s growth and development, when in …
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Training Considerations for Your Youth Athlete
In today’s world, children are being exposed to training and athletics very early-on in life. This early exposure should benefit children giving them healthy lifestyle tools, improved physical and emotional well-being, along with a positive social environment to grow and develop. To ensure that training and athletics becomes this positive experience for youth athletes, there …
Top Speed Drill: A-March, A-Skip and A-Run
The key to developing top speed is an understanding of leg recovery. Check out Founder, Bill Parisi, sharing this fundamental drill to improve speed.
Dr. Stuart McGill: Understanding How to Build a Progressive Strength Program for Speed
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