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Focusing on injury prevention should be a staple in every training program. Injury prevention will only help your athlete, and can improve their speed and strength as well. Follow these five tips to stay injury free and at the top of your game. 1. Complete an Assessment Before Beginning Any New Program No two athletes …

Athletics play an important role in the development of children. Youth sports are bigger than ever, and kids today have the luxury of specialized training for individual sports. So, when should children consider specialization? Specializing in a sport, at any age, is acceptable as long as the child has made the decision. Sometimes parents get …

You have a son or daughter and they play sports. And since you do love them and want the best for them, you’ve decided to do everything in your power to help them succeed. You’ve enrolled them at a Parisi Speed School to ensure they get the highest quality speed and strength training. You’ve found …

Dr. Jason Lowenstein, Director of Scoliosis & Spinal Deformity from Atlantic Sports Health, joins Bill Parisi to discuss spinal health and spinal deformity.

1. How many times can my youth/athlete train per week and what is optimal? The amount of training per week depends on the specific Parisi program. Some programs are unlimited, while others are specific to a number of days per week. The optimal amount of training per week again depends on the program, but in …

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 …

Dr. Jason Smith, Interventional Spine and Pain Medicine Physiatrist from Atlantic Sports Health, joins Bill Parisi to discuss health habits and back hygiene.

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, …

by Bill Parisi, Founder To help take your on-field performance to the next level, we are going to focus on the secret to change of direction quickness. You are probably thinking to yourself right now that you know the answer. The secret however, is actually the opposite of what would seem to be conventional…good deceleration …