Most of you know, Clyde Drexler is a former client of mine, and still a friend, some 30 years later. As a player, Clyde was one of the most superbly conditioned athletes in all of sports. It was his conditioning and athleticism that separated him from his peers. One thing few people knew-Clyde was a huge believer in maintenance work.
Off season training, without question, brings us big gains in strength, speed, quickness, size, etc. However, in-season training helps up keep those gains. One former pro football player we know refers to off season work as "making deposits." He goes on to say, "When the season begins, its time to start making withdrawals." This is a terrific analogy, and one I will take a step further with a question: "What happens during the season when there is nothing left in the bank?"
This is where maintenance training comes into play. Doing in season work enables athletes to slow the inevitable breaking down of our bodies as the season wears on. In addition, it helps prevent injuries, and can help us play through "dings" without diminished performance.
At ESSD, we like to see our athletes come in one to three times per week, usually for less than an hour, and get an array of moderate intensity training, along with a significant amount of flexibility work. A great example of this is the West Linn Varsity Girls Basketball team, an ESSD client. Coach Glen Lee had an ESSD coach run pre-practice training for 30-45 minutes, two to three times per week. Coach Lee attributes much of the team's success to their training.
Despite having only one senior on the team, the Lions finished in the top 16 in the state.
So, getting back to our analogy, the answer to my question is: "By continuing to make incremental deposits, i.e., maintenance work."
-Marc
Elite Speed & Strength Development, Inc. "Failure is not an option"
15995 SW 74th Avenue, Suite 100
Tigard, Oregon 97224
(503) 684-ESSD (3773)
www.EliteSpeedStrength.com
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Welcome to the new ESSD/Dogg Lb. Blog...
I would be remiss if I didn't initiate our blog with a huge THANK YOU to our athletes, affiliates, school and club coaches, and all of our Facebook Friends and website visitors.
While our appreciation is sincere and equally directed to all, a special debt of gratitude must be passed on to the parents of our young clients. Thank you for trusting our team with the most precious, most important people in your lives: your children. You have granted us the privilege to direct their athletic training programs, and we will not disappoint you!
I have been involved in sports, both as a competitor and a coach, for over four decades. I was fortunate as an athlete to have had some tremendous men guiding me, from baseball to boxing to powerlifting. The coaches who left the biggest impression upon me, were always those who sincerely cared about the athletes as people first, and players second. I believe the ESSD staff members all fall into that category, and that is one of the key factors which set us apart from our competitors.
We truly care about our athletes-we celebrate their victories and anguish over their defeats. We train them with the same effort and emotion as we would give to our own children. We love what we do, and we are passionate about helping people improve their lives and acheive their goals. We see our role as far more than simply trainers. We are teachers, role models and friends, and we accept these responsibilities proudly and without hesitation or reservation.
We will never stop encouraging our athletes to keep improving themselves, on and off the field of play. If we become complacent, we will fail. The legendary UCLA basketball coach, John Wooden, wrote a short poem which perfectly encapsulates this concept:
"Remember this your lifetime through-
Tomorrow, there will be more to do...
And failure waits for all who stay
With some success made yesterday...
Tomorrow, you must try once more
And even harder than before."
In closing this, our first official blog, I simply would like to emphasize that your comments are always welcome, either in person at the ESSD facility, by phone, email, or posting herein.
-Marc
Marc Caplan
Elite Speed & Strength Development, Inc. "Failure is not an option"
15995 SW 74th Avenue, Suite 100
Tigard, Oregon 97224
(503) 684-ESSD (3773)
http://www.EliteSpeedStrength.com
While our appreciation is sincere and equally directed to all, a special debt of gratitude must be passed on to the parents of our young clients. Thank you for trusting our team with the most precious, most important people in your lives: your children. You have granted us the privilege to direct their athletic training programs, and we will not disappoint you!
I have been involved in sports, both as a competitor and a coach, for over four decades. I was fortunate as an athlete to have had some tremendous men guiding me, from baseball to boxing to powerlifting. The coaches who left the biggest impression upon me, were always those who sincerely cared about the athletes as people first, and players second. I believe the ESSD staff members all fall into that category, and that is one of the key factors which set us apart from our competitors.
We truly care about our athletes-we celebrate their victories and anguish over their defeats. We train them with the same effort and emotion as we would give to our own children. We love what we do, and we are passionate about helping people improve their lives and acheive their goals. We see our role as far more than simply trainers. We are teachers, role models and friends, and we accept these responsibilities proudly and without hesitation or reservation.
We will never stop encouraging our athletes to keep improving themselves, on and off the field of play. If we become complacent, we will fail. The legendary UCLA basketball coach, John Wooden, wrote a short poem which perfectly encapsulates this concept:
"Remember this your lifetime through-
Tomorrow, there will be more to do...
And failure waits for all who stay
With some success made yesterday...
Tomorrow, you must try once more
And even harder than before."
In closing this, our first official blog, I simply would like to emphasize that your comments are always welcome, either in person at the ESSD facility, by phone, email, or posting herein.
-Marc
Marc Caplan
Elite Speed & Strength Development, Inc. "Failure is not an option"
15995 SW 74th Avenue, Suite 100
Tigard, Oregon 97224
(503) 684-ESSD (3773)
http://www.EliteSpeedStrength.com
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