So it is done, but for me it is far from over.  These past two days have enlivened me with the excitement of having a new (kind of) toy to play with.  Watching Jeff meaneuver the kettlebell as effortlessly as he does (see below video) will blow your mind.  I was always familiar with the...Read More

Okay guys (and gals), so I’ve been MIA for a while now, and I apologize for that.  No, I’m not lazy- I’ve actually been working 65-70 hour weeks and then traveling for fights on the weekends… whew, deep breath, and relax. So anyways, I’m off work today and tomorrow to attend the Tactical Athlete Kettlebell Certification...Read More

Leadership Style Discovery in Performance Coaching Introduction “Good coaching is based purely in leadership.” – John Wooden John Wooden is among one of the winningest sports coaches of all time, amassing nearly 700 victories and 10 national championships throughout his 30 year career as a basketball coach. Wooden and his extraordinary leadership abilities are lauded...Read More

 During the early part of this week my girlfriend Annie and I spent some time at Cressey Performance in Hudson, Massachusetts.  For those of you that don’t know, it is a facility owned and operated by Eric Cressey, Tony Gentilcore and Pete Dupuis.  We had a great experience there, mainly because Eric, Tony and Pete...Read More

I know when I’m not an expert at something… or at least if that situation ever comes up, I will.  Okay, okay I am kidding.  For some odd reason I thought it would be a good idea to do the business taxes this year on my own rather than working with a qualified tax expert.  And...Read More

Over the past few years I have been lucky.  I have got to work with a lot of high school athletes in several different settings.  During 2009, I had the privilege of coaching the linebackers and helping design the strength and conditioning program for my alma mater Penns Valley Area High School in Spring Mills,...Read More

Yesterday we talked about improving our breathing habits, and worked on a couple of drills that promote more efficient breathing.  Hopefully you started using the drills and have seen some results.  If not, what are you waiting for?  Today, we’re talking about sleep.  Most of us don’t get enough of it, and the quality sucks,...Read More