I’ve touched on it many times , but recently it was brought back up. Last week I received a couple phone calls from girls basketball coaches (one from Georgia, the other from Wisconsin). They had seen a FOUCS training video on YouTube (see it here).

Both coaches said almost the exact same thing:

“Hey Ryan, great video… it spoke to my situation. I’m a girls basketball coach and really want to incorporate some of the stuff you’re doing with my girls. I need help putting together a speed and agility program. We have a weight room but I think speed and agility is where I’d like to start.”

Speed and agility drills are all fine and dandy, but big improvements to physical performance are made in the weight room. Doesn’t matter if you’re a beginner, boy or girl, or a multi-sport athlere, you need to be in the weight room before attempting speed improvements drills. If you’re not strong enough to move and control your own body, how you going to get faster? I’m not sure where that reality was lost, but unfortunately coaches and parents out there seem to be searching for something that doens’t exist.

If I had to choose… give me a fully equipment weight room over a field. If the sky’s the limit, combine the two into one program.

This summer was a prime, real-life example of what’s possible when training includes both field time with lifting. Josh and I implementated an Athlete Development Program (ADP) for a local high school. During initial meetings, everything revolved around ‘getting our kids faster’. I negotiated for us to come in and spend the time creating a program from scratch, we had to have access to a field and weight room.

After some detailed conversations, Josh and I got both a field and weight room. Each workout started on the field where we hit the first four components of the FOCUS System. After that, we took it into the weight room. Total session length was 1hr. 15min. You honestly wouldn’t believe how far these kids came in 7 weeks (20 workouts). The system was followed to the letter, and the results are evident. (video of ADP coming.. stay tuned).

Side Note: A big high five to those involved with this particular ADP. We’re proud of the eyes we opened and future opportunities now in play.

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The coveted Black Shirt. Everybody wants one. Not everybody gets one. These are reserved for coaches and top performers. If you’re out and about and see an athlete sporting an all black FOCUS t-shirt with DIEHARD down the spine.. take notice. You’ve just witnessed something special.

Take Patrick Clark, pictured here with Coach Josh and myself. He was recently presented with a Black Shirt for his enduring commitment to sport practice and FOCUS. This kid has come a long way. From a scrawny 135 pound soccer ‘participant’ to 165 pound PLAYER. He’s faster, stronger, and better conditioned. Congrats to Patrick on his Black Shirt. He’s officially a lot cooler than you.

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Athletes need to keep track of what goes into their body… if improved performance is the goal. The sooner you master your nutritional needs the sooner results will come. Way too many athletes overlook nutrition and put all emphasis on weight training alone. Big mistake. Click on the spreadsheet above and print out the PDF. Record everything you eat for at least 10 days. Contact me and we’ll breakdown your habits, trends, and overall nutrition. You can email me here of call (724) 747-6229. Let’s work together and get your food intake at optimal levels.

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Drake Greer has really taken advantage of our Introduction Incentive referral program. Here he is receiving a Dick’s gift card for $110. For all the details on how you can get free gift cards of your choice, check out the program here or call (724) 747-6229. Look for Drake next year at the University of Pittsburgh where he’ll continue his football career.

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When it comes to training, Justin Yee doesn’t mess around. What’s crazy is Justin only attends FOCUS workouts 1x a week and trains MMA several other nights. His stature was achieved and maintained through crazy intensity in the gym and smart nutrition. If you want to see him in action, stop by on Thursdays. He’ll be the one rocking the mohawk pacing the gym waiting to get started…

You’re ready to get started aren’t you? Hit me up (724) 747-6229 or support@focushpp.com.

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