January 2009 Articles (35)

I <3 KB Clean & Jerks!

After getting the American Kettlebell Club's training book, I have really grown to love the "long cycle" kettlebell exercise, the KB Clean & Jerk. I know that KB Snatches can snap the hell out of you and do something great for you, but C&J's I'm really starting to grow with love for.

The C&J can be done with 1 or 2 kettlebells, but I prefer using just 1 to do one side at a time. This way I have one arm/side that gets some active recovery, while the other one's being… Continue

Added by Rick Karboviak on January 31, 2009 at 9:46am — No Comments

East Paulding High School

On January 27, we conducted our third Combat Hard Combative Skills demonstration at East Paulding High School in Dallas, Georgia. It was a great pleasure to spend time in a fantastic facility and work with some great kids who showed courtesy and tremendous heart. We were truly impressed with their enthusiasm. My thanks to Jeff Edwards for facilitating this opportunity, to all the coaches at East Paulding who took the time to observe our program in action, and to the football players who gave… Continue

Added by Steven Mosley on January 30, 2009 at 7:40pm — 2 Comments

I'm Waging War vs. EXT's!!!!!!

Has anyone used an elliptical cross-trainer to replace their running during the 'off-season' times of winter? I know in some cases, EXT's (Elliptical Cross-Trainers) are needed for some, due to their low/non-impact status for training.

However, I truly feel for the everyday runner & aspiring fitness enthusiast who wants to improve their overall fitness, they could be holding you back.

Why? Because of the EXT's non/low-impact variable. If you want your body to become… Continue

Added by Rick Karboviak on January 30, 2009 at 7:37pm — 2 Comments

Facing my old team. Advice needed!!

I was offered a JV Head Coach position with a local high school, we will play against the team I am leaving in week 5. I have a tight bond with majority of the players and there parents. Some will still be on the JV squad while some will move on to the Varsity level. The JV Head Coach will be my former head coach from the previous season. Now we will be across the field from each other going at it.

How much display of affection is sufficient with my former players during postgame… Continue

Added by Vernon D. Hamilton(Coach V) on January 30, 2009 at 12:02pm — 2 Comments

Radio interview from Caoch Mike on adrenaline radio from monday the 26th.

www.AdrenalineRadio.com/podcast

Scroll down to the podcast dated 1/26/09 basically what I'm all about and how I use my strength to reach the youth.
Let me know what you think,
Coach Machine

Added by Mike "The Machine" Bruce on January 29, 2009 at 12:18pm — 3 Comments

New article The Essence of a Strongman.

http://www.yestostrength.com/images/PDF/essence_of_a_strongman_by_mike_bruce.pdf

Added by Mike "The Machine" Bruce on January 29, 2009 at 11:38am — No Comments

Link to blog...

My thoughts on Basketball. Here's some things about my team.
www.b-ballbolts.blogspot.com

Added by Carlo Dorigoni on January 28, 2009 at 4:24pm — No Comments

Gruntman & Geek fitness comic

I highly recommend checking this comic out very funny and true. I have a small part in it as well.

http://www.thefightgeek.org/2009/01/gruntman-geek-issue-iii.html

Added by Bill Long on January 27, 2009 at 5:38pm — No Comments

Coaching

I am a high school coach with seven years of football coaching experience and two years of high school basketball coaching experience and I am a Social Studies teacher, too. Hit me back if anyone know of any coaching vacancy.

2001-2004: Head football coach 5th & 6th grade

2006-2008: Head football coach 7th & 8th grade

2006-Present: Varsity Asst. head coach, defensive coordinator, special team coordinator, wide receiver coach, defensive back coach,… Continue

Added by Barnett Robinson on January 26, 2009 at 1:52pm — 1 Comment

Football Poem

I have been reading Keeping The Faith a story about college footballs worst team Trinity Bible College and came across this poem.

Halfbacks dance and halfbacks flirt, while linemen crawl and eat dirt

When game time comes, backs run the ball.

When glory comes, they get it all.

But if 100 yards they gain, it's through the linemen's swear and pain.

While halfbacks cry when they see blood, linemen hide it under mud.

Some backs have moves and others speed,but… Continue

Added by john terrell on January 25, 2009 at 1:04pm — No Comments

Homemade Thick Grip Dumbbell Handle FREE

Often times my brother and I sit in the gym and think about how to make great interesting training impliments with normal gym equipment. If you have a barbell and a few clips you can turn it into a 2 inch thick grip dumbbell in less than 5 minutes!

Instructions to make a thick grip dumbbell:

1. Unscrew the pin off of the end of the bar (usually can be done by hand or with an allen wrench unless its a spinning power bar).

2. Load a weight all the way to the end… Continue

Added by Joe Hashey on January 24, 2009 at 11:51am — No Comments

Recovery for the Tactical Athlete

I recently wrote an article on the importance of recovery built into your training programs. Many people forget to put this in to there athlete's programs and risk over training and injury. Check it out at Straight to the Bar.

Added by Bill Long on January 24, 2009 at 9:53am — No Comments

Walker School Combat Hard Combative Skills Demonstration

On January 22, we conducted our second Combat Hard Combative Skills demonstration at the Walker School in Marietta, GA. Big fun was had by all. Everyone that participated had an awesome time and really put forth some great effort. Thank you to all participants, Jerry Collett and Coach Ben Williamson for inviting us.

Added by Steven Mosley on January 23, 2009 at 6:30pm — No Comments

NEED A CATCHER ASAP

GOT A CALL FROM ONE OF THE FIELD MANGERS THERE IS AN OPENING FOR A SKILLED CATCHER. $800.00 + A ROOM AND TRAVEL BY BUS. MEAL MONEY $18.00 PER DAY. 781 891 0621 WWW.HENRYSBASEBALLCLUB.COM

Added by HENRY MUNEVAR on January 21, 2009 at 12:20am — No Comments

How to use Twitter

Just found this for all of you who don't know how to use twitter to help build your business, promote your products, and more!

http://www.makemoremoneyonline.com/2009/01/how-to-use-twitter.html

Added by Bill Long on January 19, 2009 at 9:04pm — No Comments

Training Day at Colgate and "Crazy Grip Hour"

Here is an exceprt from my training log: Pictures on my site!

Great training day up at Colgate U. Post and Pictures here - http://synergy-athletics.com/?p=311

ME Lower

1. Box Squats - 6 x 3-5

2. Deadlifts (wise) 4 x 3, 2 x 1 with chains on the nice Colgate bumpers.

3. Reverse Hypers 2 x 8

4. GHRs 2 x 8

5. Prowler Sprints 3 x 90 feet(15 yrds down, high, 15 yrds back low)

Drove home… Continue

Added by Joe Hashey on January 17, 2009 at 6:39pm — No Comments

Speaking at the 2009 Nike Coach of the Year Clinic - Orlando, Florida

I have been invited to speak at the NIKE Coach of the Year clinic in Orlando on February 27th to March 1st. I will be speaking on two subjects. One will be "Evaluating Talent In The Pre-Season (Youth Football)" and "Adding A Direct Snap Component to Your Offense". I am looking forward to the clinic. I go to the NIKE COY in Dallas every year and I really enjoy them so this should be really fun. Both of these subjects are near and dear to my heart.

I have been keeping stats… Continue

Added by Jack Gregory on January 16, 2009 at 10:27am — 5 Comments

AFCA Convention

I got the pleasure to go the AFCA Convention from Sunday - Wednesday. I went and heard the following:

Barry Alvarez- Former University of Wisconsin

Fisher DeBerry- Former Air Force Academy

Ron Hudson- University of Louisina-Lafayette

Steed Lobotzke- Wake Forest University

President's Breakfeast- Phillip Fulmer- Former University of Tennessee

George Quarles- Maryville (TN) High School

George Smith- St.Thomas Aquinas (FL) High School

AstroTurf… Continue

Added by Ryan on January 15, 2009 at 9:53pm — No Comments

What's Your 4-Minute Barrier?

They said it couldn't be done.

The "Experts" of the day said that the heart would explode if it were to happen.

A man would collapse & die on the spot, the human body couldn't take it.

The task of covering the Mile in less than 4 minutes was considered at one point to be impossible, as impossible as landing a man on the moon.

(Sometimes Experts can be so silly...)

One man defied all that: Sir Roger Bannister. He's the first runner to… Continue

Added by Rick Karboviak on January 15, 2009 at 9:44pm — 1 Comment

USAW Sports Performance Coach Course

I just completed this course today in Nashville, TN. I am going to do a write up of it later but in a few words if you thought you was teaching/doing the Olympic lifts correctly....YOUR WRONG!!

Added by Bill Long on January 12, 2009 at 2:43pm — 4 Comments