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?

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All-Star Sports Academy Athletes...

getting it done where it matters...

Here are 2 recent stories relayed to me by one proud mom and one excited coach regarding the performance of athletes with whom we have been blessed to work.

Annemarie sends us this about her son, Ray:

"Hi Phil!! My son Ray received the Golden Bat and Golden Glove award for today's game!! Thank you for all your hard work and time All Star Sports Academy puts into him!!!! "

and a few days later:

"Hey Phil! F.Y.I. Ray also won the "Fleet Foot" award last week for scoring 3 runs and was Co-MVP in today's game against Freehold Twp!!"

Ray is one of our hardest working athletes and the time spent "doing work" with us is translating directly to success on the field.

Coach Tom sent me this about his TRIC Revolution U11 G soccer team:

"I wanted to let you know, and thank you and your staff, about our recent tournament win. You really got our girls jumping out of the starting blocks quickly this season and resulted in an early season tournament win at the PDA Spring Kickoff on March 31st & April 1st.

The PDA Spring Kickoff is rated as having the 3rd strongest girls soccer competition in the country according to GotSoccer. com website. The girls won their bracket and finished the tournament with 4 wins, 0 losses and ties - outscoring their opponents 8 goals to 2.

Thanks again for the great training sessions you and your staff put together. It really got our girls in game ready shape and resulted in a nice, early season tournament win." 

We're very proud of these girls. Like Ray, they not only know how to work hard with us, but how to have fun doing it!

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Who Wants To Go Fast!

Speed is something you're just "born with," right?

WRONG!

Speed is a bio-mechanical skill that can be taught and developed.

Are you born with all the math ability you'll ever have?

How about all the strength you'll ever develop?

Of course not!

The human body, and in particular the neuromuscular system, is hugely and uniquely adaptable.

That adaptation stems from the plastic nature of the body's tissues, especially in the neural system.

Nerves adapt to demand very well. In fact, the stimulus received by the body and the nervous system is one of the key factors in determining the number, role and quality of synapses developed within the brain and nervous system.

We also know that speed can be developed because it is a result of improvements made in several areas of the human system.

Strength - get stronger and you can get faster. Muscles move bones. Moving bones engages joints and causes systems to move. Stronger muscles can be trained to respond faster.

Proprioceptive and neural response and delivery - Proprioception, simply put, is the way the nervous system senses the world around us and delivers the messages to the brain.

Neural response and delivery is the way in which we analyze the input regarding our surroundings, create a movement plan in the brain and deliver the signals to the muscles regarding how to move, at what rate of force and in what direction.

These factors are affected by training in speed and agility technique and through repetition. As the brain does something more frequently and in the correct manner, it finds efficiencies that allow the process to occur faster.

Put these things together with a good flexibility and mobility program and you get...drum roll please...

FASTER!

Here's a few of the techniques we use to make our athletes faster. And they are some of the fastest athletes around...

Get Faster NOW! 

Leave questions or comments below!

(Little) Girls and Kettlebells!

Hey! It's never too early to start swinging! Kettlebells, that is!

Emily and Madison show you how it's done! At 11 and 10 years old, respectively, they're already on the right path!

Take a look:



Kettlebells offer unique training variables. Good swings create effective glute activation and better knee stability for girls and women.

What does this mean for you (and your daughter/sister/teammate?)

The opportunity to VIRTUALLY ELIMINATE non-contact knee injuries like the ACL tear and even sprains and strains!

Contact us here to find out more about how we help girls play stronger, faster and longer without knee pain and injuries. I want to be faster, stronger and injury-free!

How about you? Are YOU swinging in the Athlete Underground?

Cloud Circuits...gotta love 'em

Saturday April 9th.

A beautiful spring day.

Great day to "blow it off" and relax, right?

WRONG!

It was a great day to be in the Athlete Underground!

"Cloud Circuits!" 3 exercises per cloud, 5 clouds. 2 minutes to work, NON-STOP, with 1 minute rest.

Now we're talking Athletic Circuit Training!

Here's a quick look:



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"Sound Bite" Training is hurting our youth athletes

"Put 4 inches on your vertical in just 4 weeks!"

"Be the fastest player on the field in just 6 weeks!"

These are the kind of "sound bite" claims being made by traіners who want to traіn your kids.

Right now, as you read this, these frauds are trying to dupe you!

If you're not sick of them and the culture they foster, I am.

6 week traіning programs aren't helping our athletes improve. They just don't work.

Yet that's pretty much all you see out there. Inflammatory, sensationalized flyers, brochures, ads and websites telling you how fast, strong and powerful your kids will get in 6 weeks with "Super traіner!"

It's a bunch of crap.

And it's a major cause of іnjury and over-traіning in youth sports.

Whenever I hear or read one of these traіners' claims about the miracles that will happen to your kid in his or her 6 week program, I ask the same question.

Then what?

Short term traіning programs are like promises in a political campaign. They sound great. They appeal to our desire for improvement and success.

When first presented, they make all the sense in the world. They generate excitement.

They're convincing, display clarity and simplicity, and like political campaign promises...when the chips are down and it's time to deliver, nobody can remember them.

Not that it matters; there's no chance they'll create lasting change or success. Like the political sound bite, the short term traіning program is intended to get your vote!

With the traіning program, you vote with your time, your hopes, your enthusiasm...and your money. Not to mention your kids' health!

What happens when the 6 week miracle traіning program is over?

Do you really think those improvements will stick?

Will your kids be more іnjury resistant?

Will they have learned proper traіning techniques, ones that will help them progress consistently, play better in the long term and enjoy their sport(s) more?

Or will they simply learn to focus on a "product" instead of a "process?"

You see, coaches and traіners too often use "product" based coaching, rather than focusing on creating successful "processes."

In other words, they harp on things like the faster 40 yd. dash and the bigger vertical leap without teaching their players proper mechanics and strength-building techniques.

Think about it. If you devote traіning time developing great takeoff and landing mechanics for jumping, and combine that with functional strength development, doesn't it seem to follow that the athlete's "vertical" would inevitably increase? Of course it does!

Just like the combination of teaching great sprint technique, dynamic flexibility and functional strength will dramatically increase speed in all directions!

The trouble is, this kind of long-lasting, highly available athletic skill-set development can't be accomplished in a "6 weeks to 6 inches, etc." miracle program.

It comes from consistent, longer term traіning systems and good habits on the part of athletes and kids.

This is especially important for younger athletes and children. Between ages 8 and 13, it's a great time forus to help them develop proper functional movement patterns.

For many kids, this means getting them up and moving, period. Programs focusing on functional movement, that deliver fun and variety, will always outperform set and rep based programs for this age group.

Developing great movement patterns at an early age allows us to reinforce them, load them and make our kids stronger, faster, more agile, healthier and more resistant to іnjury!

The best part of this process is that the improved performance athletes get from a consistent, intelligent, "process" based traіning program will stick with them and help them in all their athletic endeavors.

Long after the "6 week miracle traіning program" and it's temporary nonsense has disappeared, like a tax cut promise in a political campaign, gains made through the development of good habits and consistent effort (in other words, a quality "process") will still be serving the athlete well.

More importantly, because of the good habits developed, the athlete will continue to get stronger, faster, more agile and more іnjury resistant.

The "6 week miracle" athlete will be steadily losing the"edge" they gained, and slipping into the "іnjury zone."

Here's a few well known examples of athletes who've benefited from a long-term athletic development program:

• Michael Phelps won 8 golds at the Beijing Olympics. (Embarassing photos and acts aside)
• The US Womens Soccer Team beat Brazil for Gold.
• The US Men and Women took home Volleyball Gold.
• The US swept the 400m.

It wasn't the "6 week miracle traіning program" that got them there.

Can you guess how they got their medals?

Think it might have been through a quality traіning "process?"

Can you guess what kind of programs we use at All-Star Sports Academy?

I'll give you a hint: 6 weeks is just about a good start.

Questions? Comments? Feel free to let me know!

Phil

Can you do this? KB SB Crunch Press

Here's a great core strength and stabilization exercise.

Lumbar spine stability during upper extremtiy extension and pushing movements is critical to both power production and injury prevention.

The ability to recruit the deep abdominal stabilizers during functional movement also aids in throwing movements and is critical to speed, agility and quickness for athletes.

If you're a football player or other iron athlete, we'll show you how this can help you get a bigger bench!

See you in the Athlete Underground!

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Can YOU do THIS?

The SAQ Ladder Crossover Shuffle helps athletes develop the ability to change direction quickly, particularly in situations requiring the athlete to step across his/her body.

It also assists in the development of good ankle mobility, knee stability and the stability of the lumbar spine during counter-rot......ational athletic movements.

Ready to be a better athlete? Tired of looking up the depth chart and wondering when you'll "get your shot?" Ready to get noticed by coaches, recruiters and scouts?

Get into the Athlete Underground and raise your game!

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SL Squat and Roll

Can YOU do THIS?

Deceleration skills and the ability to effectively break falls is essential to preventing injuries for athletes.

Here's a great core exercise that emphasizes glute strength/stability and both deceleration skills and ability to break your fall.

If you can't do this at least this well, we'll help!

http://www.allstarsportsacademynj.com

Goings-on April 26, 2010

More fun and work(??) at All-Star Sports Academy!

Want to be a better athlete? Get some here!

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Quick look April 22-23

Here's a quick look at the goings-on here from yesterday and today!

Get some!

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DODGEBALL!! Again!

For all of you who love to play Dodgeball with us and have been asking "when is the next tournament?" here's your answer!!

DODGEBALL!! Saturday, May 8, 2010 at All-Star Sports Academy in Toms River!

Get your 'ballers together, get the sweet uniforms ready and get registered NOW!

At 6:30 PM the madness begins!!

This is 6 v 6 Dodgeball, with a maximum of 8 players per team!

Only $75 per TEAM!

Kids, adults, even granny can play...

Check it out on Facebook: http://budurl.com/hurricanedodgeball

Contact us and we'll email the registration form to you!

We'll see YOU at the Athlete Underground for Dodgeball!

A look at April 21 at All-Star

A quick look at some of todays workouts!

Enjoy!

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Dave Mitchell Memorial Dodgeball Tournament

Here's a little video from Sunday's Dave Mitchell Dodgeball Tournament this past Sunday, April 18.

Thanks to everyone who participated we raised over $1,800!!

See if there's someone you know in this little bit of video wonderfulness!

Next Dodgeball Tournament: Saturday evening, May 8!! Watch for details!!

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Peanut Butter Banana Breakfast Shake (Easy Recipe)

If you like easy...

If you like chocolate...

If you like peanut butter...

If you like bananas...

Well, then this latest creation from my partners over at Prograde Nutrition is right up your alley.

Check it out here ==> http://allstarsportsacademy.getprograde.com/power-packed-breakfast-shake.html

See you in the Athlete Underground!
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Weird foods with great nutritional power!

It's still March, so it's still National Nutrition Month. Here are a couple more killer articles from my partners over at Prograde Nutrition to enlighten you.

This first article will knock your socks off. I mean, really, who knew that coffee beans were so much more than, well, coffee? http://budurl.com/coffeebeans

Next, you'll be stunned by how powerful Brussel Sprouts are. And Barley Grass, too. Bet you thought Barley was just for beer, right? ;-) http://budurl.com/fruitveggiemagic

I'll be back soon with more awesome health, fitness and nutrition info!

Yours in health,
Phil & the crew at All-Star

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Protein Packed Iced Rasberry Mocha

Hey everybody!

Drinking those grande coffee drinks with whipped cream and sugar...well, they really aren't a good idea. Seriously, they pack about a zillion calories that don't do much for you - except pack on the belly flab.

But what if those drinks were nutritious? What if they were chock full of metabolism boosting protein?

Well, my partners over at Prograde just released this killer new Protein Packed Iced Rasberry Mocha recipe that you're going to love.

I'm not kidding, your taste buds won't believe this one! Check it out at: http://allstarsportsacademt.getprograde.com/iced-raspberry-mocha.html

Yours in health,
Phil

PS - And remember, Prograde is having a birthday party this week and celebrating with 15% off all their awesome products! http://allstarsportsacademy.getprograde.com/specials

Put 4 Inches on your vertical in 40 seconds!

Here's All-Star Sports Academy's breakthrough vertical leap program:

PUT 4 INCHES ON YOUR VERTICAL IN ONLY 40 SECONDS!

Check out this video for more details:



Then check out the website at http://www.allstarsportsacademynj.com!

See you in the Athlete Underground!!

Blood, Sweat and Cheers

It's been a remarkable spring for All-Star Sports Academy and our athletes and clients. These achievements are remarkable, and a testament to the commitment of these student-athletes. One All-Star athlete just rocked the sports world on national television!

One of our athletes scored over 100 points as a sophomore for TRHS South girls' lacrosse

Another scored 112 points for TRHS North's girls lacrosse team.

Both of these lacrosse players were chosen to represent New Jersey on the 2009 National Women's Lacrosse team

Still another won a womens Lacrosse National Championship with Franklin & Marshall College

One hit well over .500 for Donovan baseball.

One is on the verge of signing a National Football League contract to play fullback.

One was named to the All-State HS Hockey team & signed to play Juniors Hockey with the Philadelphia Revolution.

One was chosen to the NJSA 04 Pre-Academy Soccer Team & is working with Tab Ramos.

One was chosen to the U14 New Jersey Olympic Development Program Soccer Team

One terrorized high school pitchers while playing for TRHS North baseball

One made the JV softball team & became the starting JV catcher at TRHS East

The Jersey Shore Hurricanes AAU boys basketball put a team into nationals

One has been invited to Under Armour HS football combines, & may be named to the All-America team

One took 2nd in the county in shotput for 8th graders & was named to the Trilogy Lacrosse Elite team

One broke the TR Intermediate South school record in the discus

Woodbridge HS baseball went 14-10 & reached the semi-finals of the Middlesex County Tournament

Dozens of youth baseball, softball, lacrosse and soccer players are having great seasons & more fun as a result of their experiences with All-Star Sports Academy.

Dozenz of kids and parents dropped extra pounds, got in shape and had a blast in our breakthrough fitness programs.

Oh yeah, there's one other athletic achievement that we're pretty excited about. On Saturday, May 23rd, Frank Edgar, former Toms River HS East and Clarion University wrestling standout, won the biggest bout of his career. In an edge-of-your-seat 3 round UFC fight against Sean Sherk, Frank ("The Answer") took another step toward a title bout by dominating Sherk in every aspect of the game!

Frank has been working harder than ever in our Strength and Conditioning Center with Brian Blue getting ready for this bout. After watching video of his workouts with previous trainers, then watching how his opponent was "training," we had a funny feeling that Frank was going to be ready for Sherk. We were right!

Congratulations to Frank, and congratulations to all the athletes, parents and everyone who has been working to achieve fitness goals that matter to them!

Find out why they chose All-Star, and why it really does matter where you "get your sweat on!"

Go here to request YOUR complimentary trial membership: http://tinyurl.com/allstartrial

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

Metabolism and Making it Work For Athletes

Here's a concept that you must understand. You need to understand that improving your eating habits and improving your performance are related. It all depends on how you fuel your body. The fuel you put in your body will determine how your metabolism works and how much energy you have for athletic performance!

YOU CAN MAKE YOUR METABOLISM WORK FOR YOU, INSTEAD OF AGAINST YOU!

Let’s use a simplified definition of metabolism. Metabolism means the rate at which your body burns through food. Simple enough, right? Most athletes have fast metabolisms (which allow them to burn lots calories). As a result, it is important that you fuel your body with food frequently throughout the day.

I’ll say it again: Eating small, frequent meals throughout the day will keep your metabolism fired up, and keep you ready to perform at your best. “Getting” this will mean the difference between performing at a high level on a consistent basis and performing in fits and starts! “Getting” this will allow you to “get it done” any time you want!

To play well and stay in top shape, you are going to eat 5 meals a day. In fact, you’re going to eat at least 5 meals a day if you want to practice and play at your best! It might not completely make sense to you yet, but as you begin to understand metabolism, and as you begin getting the results that you want, your comfort level with eating this many meals will increase.

I’ll explain further as we go along, but for now, “get” that you need to eat supportively and every 3 to 3 ½ hours. “Supportive eating” means making sure that each meal consists of a lean protein, a starchy carbohydrate and a fibrous carbohydrate. No pre-processed “diet food” made of make believe ingredients and “pseudo-foods!”

Here’s a short list of proteins, starchy carbs and fibrous carbs to get you started:
Lean Protein: tuna in water, egg whites, chicken breast, fat free dairy, flaky fish, tofu
Starchy Carbohydrates: potato, sweet potato, tomato, whole grains, oatmeal
Fibrous Carbohydrates: broccoli, cauliflower, onion, celery, peppers, cucumber, greens

I’m going to make a bold, borderline sacrilegious statement here: You don’t need “diets” to fuel your body for top-level athletic performance! Nor will you have to eat massive protein bars or gallons of protein shakes. This is all bad information that you have been given. All that will do is stress your kidneys and liver and make you feel sick.

Top performing athletes know that food is a tool to be used to hone the athletic body to a sharp-edged weapon! Along with intelligent, challenging athletic and skills training, it’s the thing that will separate winners from wanna-bes!

So start planning your food intake to support your success! We’ll be glad to help!

Contact All-Star Sports Academy for your free one week trial in any of our strength and conditioning programs!