Jeff Green’s Article in the Hammer Strength Newsletter!

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Lineman Speed

Define “speed” for a offensive or defensive lineman. The position requirements are pretty similar. The D-lineman has to be a bit more reactive and athletic where the O-lineman is more of a “wall” one just has a hard time getting around much less through. The play might last 7-10 seconds and cover rarely more than [...]

Summer 2010 Sports Performance Training Session – June 1 – July 30

The Summer is already here and if you were still looking for a program to get your athlete to the next level…look no further. the ICON Performance Summer Performance Session is just now underway, but it’s not too late to enroll your athlete this week. We are starting all our pre-testing, video analysis and movement [...]

My Podcast List

I have been getting a few emails about what resources that I might recommend for up and coming trainers and coaches without spending a lot of money. My favorite FREE resource is podcasts. There are tons of them and the majority are free for every one with iTunes. I have an 80 Gig iPod that [...]

Rest In Peace Charlie Francis.. A True Guru of Speed Development

Sports Performance Tip: The Vertical Jump

Once you have base strength levels (squats, deadlifts, pulls), the best exercises that have carry-over to vertical jump increases are the following: Power Snatch, Push Jerks, Clean Pulls, Power Cleans, Snatch Pulls, Jump Squats, Barbell Back Lunges, Pull-Throughs, Med Ball Scoop Toss, & High Box Step Ups.

Pro Agility Drill – Change of Direction Strategies

There seems to be two schools of thought when teaching the athlete on how would be the most effective method in change of direction. The two two methods are known as the “Hockey Stop” and the “Spider”. The former is just like it sounds. As one approaches the line, the athlete anticipates the last two [...]

2010 NFL Combine in Indianapolis, IN: February 27 – March 2

The 2010 Scouting Combine, which will be held from Feb. 24 to March 2, is the annual job fair for prospective new NFL players. For six days at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, players are put through a series of drills, tests and interviews with more than 600 NFL personnel including head coaches, general managers [...]

The Truth About Speed, NFL Combines and the 40 Yard Dash!

Two coaches that I respect greatly, Mike Boyle & Nick Tumminello, wrote this great article on 40 yard dash speed times. Enjoy! The Truth About Speed, NFL Combines and the 40 Yard Dash! By: Mike Boyle & Nick Tumminello at nicktumminello.com Speed is the stuff of urban legend. Deion Sanders supposedly showed up at the [...]

Charles Poliquin Audio Interview Series

Full Biography Charles Poliquin is a native of Ottawa, Canada. While completing graduate studies in Exercise Physiology in Canada, Charles began coaching athletes, a career move that has resulted in hundreds of medals, wins and personal bests of many elite athletes. He is known worldwide for producing faster athletes. When a country wants a Gold [...]