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Red Flags for a Concussion
Bill Parisi is joined by Dr. Seth Stoller of Atlantic Health System to discuss sports concussions.
Linear Speed Training: A March, A Skip, A Run
In order improve speed and quickness, it is imperative that athletes have the proper mechanics. They can have all of the flexibility, strength and natural ability in the world, but without the proper mechanics, they will not be able to maximize their athletic potential and could have a greater risk for injury. We like to …
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 …
12 Ways to Test for a Concussion
Bill Parisi is joined by Dr. Seth Stoller to discuss sports concussions.
3 Linear Speed Exercises for Home Workouts
Seated Arm Action Athletes start with their elbows at 90 degrees, shoulders back, chest up maintaining posture with slightly bent knees. Then bring one hand behind the back pocket and then up to the chin. Athletes should start off slow and controlled, working the technique. And then slowly add speed and increasing velocity. Athletes should …
Let’s Talk About Concussions
Bill Parisi is joined by Dr. Seth Stoller to discuss sports concussions.
Understanding Processed Sugar
Bill Parisi is joined by Dr. Derrick Heydinger to discuss processed sugar.
How Much Protein Do Athletes Need?
Bill Parisi is joined by Dr. Derrick Heydinger to discuss protein requirements for athletes.
Meal Timing for Athletes
Bill Parisi is joined by Dr. Derrick Heydinger to discuss meal timing for athletes.
Pre & Post Workout Nutrition
Bill Parisi is joined by Dr. Derrick Heydinger to discuss pre and post workout nutrition for athletes.
My Biggest Mistake as a Sports Performance Coach
I love coaching people. I love the impact our words have on the outcome of an individual’s movement. I love the environment we help foster to create savage human beings. If you are reading this blog, my guess is you feel the same. So 3 years ago, I realized I was making a vital mistake …
The Non-Negotiables of Linear Speed Part 2: Maximum Speed
In Parisi land, we refer to maximum speed as the athlete’s ability to maintain maximum force production by way of optimal stride length and optimal stride frequency. I think it’s important we start this week by diving into the non-negotiables of what has to happen in an athlete’s maximum speed phase in order to, well, …