From NFL Runningback to Strength Coach: An Interview with Ryan Englebert
October 28, 2009 by John Cortese
Filed under Guest Articles, Speed Training, Strength Training
Heyyyy guys, it’s Wednesday afternoon here in CA and it’s STILL feels like it’s summer.. I guess I shouldn’t complain, BUT it is almost November!! When I was younger, I wish I had the guidance of someone who had actually played football at the highest level possible to guide me, who had the physical capabilities [...]
Unique Drills (You Haven’t Tried) to Improve your Speed- VOL. II
October 26, 2009 by John Cortese
Filed under How to, Speed Training
In the first installment of this series, I posted a video of a few athletes that worked with me this summer performing some medicine ball throws to improve their lower body power and enhance their overall speed for their sport. Today’s post is very similar to the first in that you must use EXPLOSIVE force [...]
Here’s Why You Are NOT Getting Faster (PS- It’s NOT Your Fault!)
October 22, 2009 by John Cortese
Filed under How to, Speed Training
Speed training is a very hot topic. Hell, it always has been. In sports such as football, baseball, soccer, etc., the faster players will almost always have the upper hand on their opponents. Speed literally does take the life out of another team. No matter how well you prepare yourself for a given team, if [...]
Unique Drills (You Haven’t Tried) to Improve your SPEED..
October 19, 2009 by John Cortese
Filed under Speed Training
Real Short post today! Anyways, for all you speed freaks out there, this post is for you. This is one of my favorite drills to teach the athlete how to EXPLODE out of their stance, teach proper acceleration angles without having to confuse the athlete, and reinforces triple extension of the ankle, knee, and hip. [...]
No BS In Season Football Training
October 16, 2009 by John Cortese
Filed under Elliott Hulse, Extreme Muscle Building, Guest Articles, Hardcore Conditioning, Speed Training
Hey guys, hope you’re having a great Friday. Below is another Guest Post, this time from my friend Elliott Hulse, owner of Strength Camp Gym in Florida. He is a former D1 college football player, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and now a PRO Strongman. The guy is a great coach and even better person. [...]
REAL Speed Training.. It’s not what you think!
October 10, 2009 by John Cortese
Filed under Speed Training
killer speed training article coming soon




