http://www.speedinsiders.com/insiders Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:33:05 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en One of the toughest mindsets to break into is the idea that distance runners don’t need strength training or their strength training should only consist of light weight and high reps. One of the best sayings I heard many years ago (I wish I could remember who said it) was, “The ... http://www.speedinsiders.com/insiders/distance-runners-need-strength-training/ I have to laugh when I hear people justify how good of strength coach you are by who you have trained. Ninety-five percent of the time they want to hear names of players who are in the professional ranks or high profiled college players. As if these are the guys ... http://www.speedinsiders.com/insiders/who-have-you-trained/ There have been many name changes, many new products, and many services provided through Sports Speed, Etc. over the years but one thing has never changed…Education! Sometimes I have to shake my head and just laugh it off when I have people commenting on how they didn’t like a DVD because ... http://www.speedinsiders.com/insiders/sports-speed-etc-products-and/ [hidepost=2] Febuary 2010 [/hidepost] http://www.speedinsiders.com/insiders/febuary-2010/ No one likes to win any more than I do. But over the past few years of coaching youth sports I have been able to fight the urge to go for the big win and sacrifice the big picture. Now I admit, I may not have created equal playing time ... http://www.speedinsiders.com/insiders/overcome-the-urge/ If you run a business, train groups of athletes, coach sports team, or work as strength and conditioning coach you undoubtedly have run into the conundrum of organizing a weekly plan. I have been in all three positions and without a doubt the most difficult is training athletes in a ... http://www.speedinsiders.com/insiders/designing-a-weekly-template-for-group-training/ Monday morning at 1:30 am I pulled into my driveway after spending the last five days on the road. I was in Iceland. It was a fantastic journey that started last Wednesday with a flight to Boston then an all night flight into Iceland. I arrived at 6:30 am and my ... http://www.speedinsiders.com/insiders/being-challenged-is/ Learn how a few simple tips can change how you run your business or organization more efficently. Listen to two very important people who help Lee run his "ship". [hidepost=1] Learn these simple strategies and free up yout time now! [/hidepost] http://www.speedinsiders.com/insiders/simple-tips-and-strategies-to-improve-your-business-or-organization/ As you are reading this blog post I am in Iceland preparing for the first of four seminars. I am so honored to be here in Iceland and meeting such wonderful people. It didn’t happen by chance. A long time ago I worked very hard to put myself in the situation ... http://www.speedinsiders.com/insiders/you-can-make-it-happen/ It is often confusing to see all the different philosophies of training, especially when training athletes. There are people that focus more on strength, some put more time into speed, and others focus on flexibility. The best programs are derived from the needs of the athletes and adult clients. I love ... http://www.speedinsiders.com/insiders/training-systems-just-might-save-you/ [hidepost=1] [video http://www.ssevideos.com/videos/feb_2010.wmv nolink] [/hidepost] http://www.speedinsiders.com/insiders/february-2010/ It has often been said that a less than average exercise technique and a well designed program is much better than a well executed exercise and and a less than average program design. I tend to agree with this as long as the technique isn't so bad that the athlete becomes injured.[hidepost=1] Too many ... http://www.speedinsiders.com/insiders/designing-a-multi-directional-speed-workout/ I don’t think we know the exact science behind what makes some people more confident than others, but we do know certain components of it. Why did Jordan, Montana, Gretzky, and Reggie always want to be in the spotlight during the big moments? It seemed when they came through in the ... http://www.speedinsiders.com/insiders/where-does-confidence-come-from/ A few weeks ago I led a warm up with a group of 4th and 5th grade boys and girls. The kids loved it and I was having a great time sharing it with them. Let me tell you about it…[hidepost=1] The kids started with simple exercises, skipping in all directions, ... http://www.speedinsiders.com/insiders/warm-ups-can-be-fun/ Frequently we receive calls or e-mails from people asking if it is really worth their time to attend a seminar, purchase a product, earn a certification or join a coaching program. When we launch a new product, we get calls from customers asking if they can return it if they ... http://www.speedinsiders.com/insiders/you-get-out-of-it-what-you%e2%80%a6/ You have until 3pm (EST) today to try out the Ground Breaking System for no charge, (Name). Take advantage of this 'No Fee' offer right now: www.GroundBreakingMovement.com See what this coach had to say about the system: “I have been using your ideas (first step quickness drills, etc.) the past 1.5 years and it has ... http://www.speedinsiders.com/insiders/final-opportunity-try-out-ground-breaking-at-no-cost/ Over the weekend I went to watch my nephew Jimmer Fredette play basketball. In case you’ve not read my blog, Jimmer is one of the best college basketball players in the country. A National Player of the Year candidate. Needless to say, I’m proud. But watching him play also reminded me how powerful being ... http://www.speedinsiders.com/insiders/one-of-the-best-basketball-players-in-the-country/ I’ve spent the past 20 years investing much of my time into helping young athletes improve their speed, quickness and athleticism. I’ve also worked hard to help other parents and coaches do the same. Over that time I’d guess that I’ve had some sort of impact on thousands of young athletes and ... http://www.speedinsiders.com/insiders/i%e2%80%99ve-never-done-this-before/ [hidepost=2] January 2010 [/hidepost] http://www.speedinsiders.com/insiders/january-2010/ Here is a birthday wish to my son Brennen. He turns two years old today. He is such a special little guy and brings so much joy to our family. I absolutely love his personality and his caring nature. Because I am “The Speed Guy”, I tend to watch him move ... http://www.speedinsiders.com/insiders/a-very-special-day/