I started Strength and Conditioning coaching back in 1998 as a personal trainer. I started coaching college rugby back in 2002. My coaching career led me to start and coach a high school team for ten years. During that time in the high school, I also did dryland coaching for some of the winter sports […]
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Oct
Oct
The days are getting shorter, the temperature is dropping, the quality of sunlight is lessening, and kids are inside most days at school when the sun is out. Welcome to Fall/Winter in the Northeast, and the likelihood, without supplementation, sub-optimal levels of Vitamin deficiencies in Vitamin D will occur. Vitamin D is a crucial vitamin […]
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Sep
Sep
Nike has never been afraid of controversy in their advertisements. Throughout the years, they have produced some provocative, and thought provoking ads. One of the first ones I can recall was back in 1993 and featured Sir Charles Barkley, the infamous, I am not a Role Model Campaign. Kids look up to professional athletes for […]
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Sep
Sep
One play, one hit, one rep is all it takes for an athlete to become injured. One of the ways to help prepare ourselves for sport, or for training, is with a warm up. Unfortunately, while the warm up is one of the most important things an athlete can do, time and again, I see […]
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Sep
Sep
Today’s standard American diet, is a diet deficient in some of the essential nutrients necessary for proper bodily function, athletic performance and recovery, one of those nutrients being protein. Adequate protein intake is essential for athlete to make sure they have the necessary building blocks to recover and adapt to the stimuli put on them […]
11
Sep
Sep
Taken from Parisi HQ Agility is something every athlete needs, no matter the sport. When it comes to agility, the goal is to be able to change the direction of movement as effectively as possible. There are several ways to improve your agility. Today we will discuss five main focus points. 1. Technique: Learn How […]
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Sep
Sep
Proper biomechanics and strength in movements are crucial in prevention of injury. Knee injuries are common in sport, including injuries to the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) in both males and females, however, females have a higher degree of susceptability to this injury due to their proportionately wider hips, increased Q-angles, and diminished hip strength. One […]
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Aug
Aug
Protein is essential for life. It is even more essential if you are partaking in any type of exercise. Protein helps your body recover from exercise. So even runners should consume protein pre-run and post run, to conserve muscle tissue so it doesn’t break down. Protein by itself, is not anabolic, build muscle, however, with […]
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Aug
Aug
While eating a nutrient dense diet full of lean meats, colorful vegetables and fruits, and healthy fats , and sleeping 8 hours a day are the easiest ways to improve your health and athletic performance, the market is inundated with claims from supplement manufacturers about products that will make you healthier, faster and stronger. Why […]
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Aug
Aug
There are many programs which offer sports specific training, but what makes Parisi Speed School stand out and rise to the top? Because by not focusing on sports, and focusing on athleticism, we make athletes better at the sport of their choosing. Athletic development doesn’t come down to how much someone benches or squats, or […]