Coach Iggy's In The House!!

Coach Iggy was in the house on Wednesday...

Here's a "quick" look at his work...and why our athletes are just faster than everyone else.




Would YOU like to be faster? Stronger? More Explosive?

Leaner? Healthier? Contact us here: I'm ready to go!

Brain Food for Athletes!

Why coaching feedback is critical.

Your feedback and communication is brain food to an athlete. To develop correctly and effectively, young athlete's brains need a steady flow of quality nutrients and stimuli. Neural development and conditioning is a process that never really ceases, at least not until brain function does. Since none of us train zombies, let's focus on how we effect brain development, especially synaptic development, through communication, feedback and the impact of both on proprioception with our living clients.

Read the rest here

Congressional knuckleheads introduce bill to "solve" a problem they helped create

So according to the news, Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) and Representative Ron Kind (D-WI) have introduced a bill to re-establish Physical Education in schools. Read about it here: http://www.mdnews.com/news/2011_03/rep-kind-senator-harkin-reintrod...

These 2 geniuses think that by "mandating" that "all school districts and states to report on students’ physical activity, including the amount of time spent in required physical education in relation to the recommended national standard," somehow that will solve the childhood obesity epidemic.

Silly congressmonkeys, passing bills isn't really "working" on the problem!

Hilarious. Seriously, these 2 guys are supported by educational reformers who have consistently worked to install useless "educational reforms" so our kids have to study everything from "cultural awareness" to "anti-bullying sensitivity" (actual school course/program titles.)

Teachers and administrators have challenging jobs that get tougher every time one of these ridiculous "Advancements" gets shoved down their throats.

The important point here: Congress has been a large part of the problem in the development of childhood obesity and the move towards fatter, unhealthier kids (and adults) in this country.

Senator Harkin has taken well over $5.5 million dollars in reported campaign contributions from organizations and individuals related to the agriculture, pharmaceutical, hospital and "food manufacturing" industries (i.e., companies who make all the fat and sugar laden "food" that makes our kids fat. Harkin has supported corn growers in congress, as well as companies making high-fructose corn syrup, a major factor in the fattening of America's kids!Harkin now blames our educational system for the rise in childhood obesity. Um, yeah...

Mr. Kind is no better. Congressman Kind took well over $1 million from agribusiness and health/hospital related organizations and individuals. Wisconsin is well known for it's dairy products. So while he protects his constituency by representing their interests in congress, he now turns around and blames a lack of P.E. in schools for the epidemic of childhood obesity in America! Okey dokey, Ronnie...

Look, corn is fine. Cheese and dairy have their place in normal nutritional plans.

On the other hand, Congress has no place telling parents and kids how and when they should exercise and then mandating others to pay for it.

Here's a thought: let's encourage these congressmonkeys to stop their constant meddling in education, fitness and nutrition.

Let's try this:

1. Let's return to a scholastic concentration on the basics - math, english, sciences, literature, history...and phys ed.
2. Let's focus on the safety and security of our towns and neighborhoods so kids can get out and play.
3. Let's work together to create and support true "rec" sports programs.
4. Let's encourage kids to turn off the electronics (as I write on my laptop...irony!) and go engage in physical play.

Let them play tag. Let them play kickball. Heck, let them play dodgeball! We do, and they love it!

All-Star Sports Academy is here to support a return to physical play. Ask us how we can help YOUR kids return to a "physical culture" and feel, look and DO better!

We've been helping parents motivate their children to love exercise and fitness since March 2008 and we have no intention of letting up now!

Call us today and come on over and play!

Phil Hueston, NASM-PES, IYCA-YFS
All-Star Sports Academy

http://www.allstarsportsacademynj.com/

"Welcome to the Athlete Underground!"

Hockey players...a scholarship just for you...

If you are a High School Hockey player looking for money for college, check out this scholarship!

New Jersey Devils Alumni Association
SCHOLARSHIP FUND AWARD OFFICIAL RULES

1. Eligibility. A graduating New Jersey high school senior who complies with the conditions described in these Official Rules shall be eligible to be considered for a $2,500 New Jersey Devils Alumni Association Scholarship Fund Award (“Award”).
1.1 The student must satisfy the criteria described below.
(a) The student must be nominated for the Award by the student’s high school Athletic Director or hockey coach.
(b) The student must be a member of the high school hockey team and must have played an integral role on the team.
(c) The student must have demonstrated leadership qualities on and off the ice.
(d) The student must have participated in high school and/or community activities.
(e) Through the most recent grading period the student must have attained a high school cumulative grade point average of 2.5 (on a 4.0 grading system) or equivalent grade if the student’s school uses a different grading system.
(f) The student must be accepted for admission on a full-time matriculating basis to a two or four year academic program at an accredited post-secondary collegiate educational institution.

1.2 The student must complete the application required by the New Jersey Devils Alumni Association ("Association"), and furnish information and documentation supporting compliance with the above criteria, which shall include the items described below.
(a) A nominating letter from the student’s high school Athletic Director or hockey coach.
(b) An official high school letter or grade transcript verifying the student’s grade point average. (c) A letter of admission and acceptance from the collegiate institution described above, or other similar proof of admission to such institution.
(d) An additional letter of recommendation.

2. Award. Each student selected for an Award will be eligible to receive the Award in accordance with the conditions described below.
(a) The amount of the Award shall be a one-time payment of $2,500 made payable directly to the student’s collegiate institution described above, to be used for legitimate educational expenses, which include tuition, fees, room, board, and required books and supplies.
(b) Any failure to comply with these Official Rules shall result in a forfeiture of the Award granted.
(c) The student and/or the student’s parent/legal guardian (for any student under 18 years of age), as a condition of being considered for an Award, shall indemnify, release, and hold harmless the Association and its members, New Jersey Devils LLC, the National Hockey League, any sponsors of the Award, and their affiliates, respective officers, directors, agents, contractors, and employees from and against any liability for injuries or damages of any kind directly or indirectly arising from the application for, grant or use of the Award.
(d) The Award shall be contingent upon the student and/or parent/legal guardian executing a confirmation of eligibility, and a release of liability and publicity rights.

3. Judging. The selection of students to receive Awards and all decisions applying and interpreting these Award Official Rules shall be judged and determined by the Association or committee thereof, or representative(s) designated by the Association or such committee, and all such judgments and decisions shall be final.

4. Miscellaneous. These Official Rules shall govern each Award and Award application. No assignment or transfer of the Award will be permitted. The Award cannot be redeemed for cash value. All federal, state, and local taxes are the sole responsibility of the Award recipient. The Association members and their relatives, and employees and relatives of employees of the Association, the New Jersey Devils LLC, the National Hockey League, and any sponsors of the Award are not eligible to participate. The Award and the Official Rules are subject to applicable laws, including the laws of the state of New Jersey, and shall be void where prohibited thereunder.

Good Luck!

And as always, we'll see you at All-Star Sports Academy!

Old gloves, bats, cleats never die

Do you have used bats, gloves, cleats or baseball pants taking up room in your garage, basement or closet?

Toms River East Little League is asking you to help "recycle" them!

If you've outgrown it, replaced it or no longer need it, bring it to the TRELL Equipment Swap Drive for 2009!
It's a sensible and practical way to get the most out of your no-longer-needed items!

Bring any or all items (no helmets, please!) to the TRELL indoor practice facility on Saturday, February 21st,
2009 from 10 AM til 2 PM!

Then, any player, parent, coach or league member who can use the equipment will be able to get it F.R.E.E!
on Saturday, February 28 from 10 AM til 2 PM at the TRELL indoor facility!

All-Star Sports Academy is sponsoring this great event by providing twenty (20) complimentary one month
sports fitness memberships, to be distributed by a drawing from among all who contribute equipment!

For more information, go to http://www.tomsriverblacksox.tv or http://www.leaguelineup.com/trell

We'll see you at TRELL on Saturday!

Phil, Brian and Sean
All-Star Sports Academy

PS...Don't forget! Registration is now taking place for the CJBAL 11U, 12U and 13U All-Star Sports Academy
Travel Baseball Teams! This is a unique developmental travel ball opportunity for all players!

http://www.allstarsportsacademynj.com

It Isn't Every Day..

It's not every day that a truly unique sports opportunity comes around. Today,
however, is one of those days!

Do you play baseball, or have a child who does, at the 11U, 12U or 13U level?

Then you need to know about the Central Jersey Baseball Academy League and the
All-Star Sports Academy teams that will play in it!

This is a very different take on "travel ball." The CJBAL is a developmental league
for young baseball players, put together by the 7 finest baseball academies in Central
Jersey!

Enrollment includes 2 athletic/baseball skills training sessions each week, as well
as all league fees, equipment, umps and uniforms!

We have room for 30-32 players at each of the 11U, 12U and 13U levels.

Learn more, and find out how to enroll your player here: CJBAL Information

Or just call us (732-597-3725) or contact us via email.

Why not learn from the best and play against the best?

Contact us today!

We'll see YOU at All-Star Sports Academy!

Phil, Brian and Sean
All-Star Sports Academy

http://www.allstarsportsacademynj.com - Contact us today for your Free One Week Trial!

Are you THIS person?

You want to help kids.

You respect and appreciate youth sports.

You love basketball, and you love coaching basketball.

If these three statements describe you, then the Jersey Shore Hurricanes are looking for you. Right now!

Email Nunzio Forese, nunzioforese@comcast.net, or Neil Higham, nhigham@celticintl.com.

The Hurricanes are a great basketball organization, with teams for both boys and girls at various age levels. Some of the best players in the Shore area play for them, and they need coaches so they can give that same great opportunity to more players!

If you are not interested, or can't help, but know someone who might, please let that person know how to get in touch with the Hurricanes!

You might just be giving some young player a chance to shine!

NOTE: If your sports team, league or organization is looking for coaches, please let us know. We'd be happy to send a similar newsletter on your behalf to our newsletter list of over 1,100 readers!

We'll see YOU at All-Star Sports Academy!