November 2009 Articles (8)

Stretching - Helpful or Harmful?

This article was copied from http://www.ideafit.com/fitness-library/stretching-research-retrospective

Stretching--A Research Retrospective

An in-depth analysis of the myths, truths and controversies.

By Len Kravitz, PhD

A primary function of muscles is to create tension and produce force for movement of the body’s skeletal system. The intrinsic property of muscles and joints to… Continue

Added by Bill Vasko on November 30, 2009 at 9:00pm — 1 Comment

Coaching at the high school level

Coach,

I like your article and candid comments on coaching at the college level. My experience has been that if you drill down on why someone wants to coach at the college level, sometimes the answer is not sound. Some guys just don't have an accurate picture of what it really looks like (beyond the pay.) An example of that is the "salesman" that many college coaches must be that is part of their job.

I have talked with young prospective college coaches want to mold men and make… Continue

Added by Greg Roeszler on November 20, 2009 at 6:38pm — 2 Comments

Coaching at the College Level Part 2

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Since I have coached college football, I have a lot of guys who ask about getting into coaching at the college or pro level. I am not here to burst your bubble--only to be upfront with you. A man can do anything he puts his mind to, but if you are not currently coaching at the college level, then the chances of making it are slim, and pretty much zero for the pros.

I'll… Continue

Added by Bill Vasko on November 19, 2009 at 4:30pm — No Comments

Survey Results From Australia's Number 1 Coaching Conference

At the recent 2009 Coach Survey Summary Results: Evolution of the Athlete Conference, Athlete Assessments conducted a survey of participant coaches. This article contains the results of that survey for your benefit. Hopefully, understanding what your fellow coaches think and feel can help you do an even better job. I have made a few comments along the way in respect of the survey results.

Before we get to this year’s survey, I wanted to include for those of you who did not attend… Continue

Added by Bo Hanson on November 17, 2009 at 1:11am — No Comments

Alabama LSU Game

Just wanted to give my opinion on the whole issue with the Alabama/LSU game Saturday and what I have heard over and over since then. About that reviewed (non interception) play. The guys foot was clearly on the line and the interception was not made. Replay is great but why do we have to listen to all the people complain when the video evidence is obvious. Even if he had of gotten the interception that would not have won the game the for them. If the guy was clearly in bounds I would have sad… Continue

Added by Benji Kimbrough on November 10, 2009 at 4:47pm — 1 Comment

Baseball Junior Weiss SS/P MVP 2009 ERA .71, 44 K's 39 1/3 IP.400 BA .671 SLG%

Scouting Report – Weston Weiss SS/P (http://www.champs2.com/?p=1335)– Junior, Reynoldsburg H.S. Reynoldsburg, OH. has been a Varsity starter in every game he’s competed in to date. He batted .350 his freshman season and .400 during his sophomore year; in one of the most competitive conferences in Central Ohio. So far in his young career Weston has lived up to his potential as a skilled and… Continue

Added by Mark Gleason on November 10, 2009 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Clinched a Playoff Spot

McCullough has huge game for James Bowie

Pirates down Detroit to secure playoff spot

Published: 11/08/2009

SIMMS, Texas—Colby McCullough ran for 273 yards and four touchdowns Friday night as James Bowie secured the third playoff spot in District 17-A by outscoring Detroit, 66-36.

The Pirates improved to 6-4 overall and 3-2 in district, while Detroit’s season ends at 2-8 and 2-3, respectively.

Detroit led on three occasions in the first quarter.… Continue

Added by Clay Cox on November 9, 2009 at 3:40pm — 2 Comments

Win and In

We are picked by 30 at home tomorrow night in a MUST WIN situation. Win and we are in. Last time we were picked by 30 at home this year, we blew a 12 point halftime lead. Homefield Advantage hasn't been as sweet this year.

We are currently 5-4, 3-2 in district...We have lost 3 games by a combined 10 points (6,3,1)...2 District losses by a combined 7 points...Literally 3 plays away from being 8-1 and undefeated district champs!! We have lost 3 2-way starters for the year... OL/DL with… Continue

Added by Clay Cox on November 5, 2009 at 2:00pm — No Comments