Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Congrats & Good Luck Runners!

Hello Everyone!

Its a few weeks over due, but I wanted to congratulate some of our Adult Performance members on running parts of the Akron Marathon on Saturday September 26!

CONGRATS!
Akron Half Marathon Runners
Ron K. (new PR!)
Kim M.

CONGRATS!
Akron Team Relay Runners
John M.
Jeremy J.

And a big GOOD LUCK to our Adult Performance members that are participating in this weekend's Columbus Marathon!

GOOD LUCK!
Columbus Marathon
Ron K.
Kim M.
I know you will make your time goals!

GOOD LUCK!
Columbus Half Marathon
Jill B.
This will be your best yet!

Whether you're a long distance runner, a weekend warrior, or someone just trying to slow the aging process and get into better shape...Adult Performance will take you there! Try it complimentary by calling one of our scheduling lines today!

Get into the best shape of your life, and have fun doing it!

Keep Training!
Coach Amanda Kephart

Thursday, October 8, 2009

Health Expo 2009

Hello Everyone!

Get a chance to meet me, take a tour of our Sports Performance Center, and enter for a chance to win 2 free weeks of sports performance training this Saturday October 10, 2009 from 9 am - 2 pm at :

HEALTH EXPO 2009
Akron General Health & Wellness Center - North
4300 Allen Road
Stow, OH 44224
Also, there will be a special discount promotion during the Expo! Save 40% on your sports performance training this Saturday!

From 9-12 you can observe sports performance in action!

Keep Training and I'll see you Saturday!
Coach Amanda Kephart


Thursday, September 10, 2009

Sports Performance & Ohio Schools

Hello Everyone,

How can Akron General Sports Performance help enrich your students and school system?

There are many options, with the primary mission being to:
"Improve the health & performance of Ohio School System's students & athletes through proper education on athletic performance and its many variables (nutrition, injury prevention, etc.)."

Guest Speaking
Teach a physical education class? Want to expose your students to different applications of fitness? Akron General Sports Performance's Coaches are eager to guest speak in the area. All of our coaches are college educated in exercise science and have been working with athletes for multiple years. There are a wide variety of topics that we speak on. Please email us (aharen@agmc.org) and find out if we can guest speak at your class! Most guest speaking is complimentary!

Guest Coaching
Want to spice up practice? Expose your athletes to proper speed mechanics? Akron General Sports Performance Coaches can help liven up practice in multiple ways. You let us know what can help your team improve (better warm-ups, speed training, power development, agility training, etc.) and we'll do the rest. All coaches/teams receive the first guest coaching complimentary! Email or call today!

Health & Fitness Fairs
Is your school holding a Health & Fitness Fair? Akron General Sports Performance would enjoy being a part of it! Depending on the theme of the fair we can hold demonstrations, give talks, meet and greets, etc. Having AGSP at your school's fair is complimentary! Contact us with the details!

Coaches Education Seminars
Looking to enhance the knowledge of your school's coaching staff? AGSP Coaches are eager to better equip today's sport coaches with a better understanding on strength, conditioning, injury prevention, program design, etc. School's can have as many coaches at a seminar as they want (which makes for a great deal per person!). We ask that a school commit to 6 seminars. The seminars will be geared to the goals of the school, so you only learn about the topics you are interested in. We are willing to work with each school's needs and limitations. The seminars can be spread over any length of time (days, weeks, months, etc.) , each individual seminar is between 60-90 minutes in length. This is a great event for booster clubs to fund as it benefits the school, the coaches, and the athletes. Contact us today!

Have an idea or event you think Akron General Sports Performance can enhance? Interested in any of the above opportunities? We look forward to bettering our local school's and communities!

Keep training!
Coach Amanda Kephart

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Speed Camp this Saturday July 18!

Hello Everyone!

A Special Announcement, this Saturday July 18, AGSP will be hosting a Speed Camp at our Montrose Facility!

Led by Director, Coach Craig Sowers (who is also an assistant sports performance coach at UCLA), this one hour speed camp will teach athletes how to:
- Run FASTER!
- Be more EXPLOSIVE!
- Change direction QUICKER!

This camp is a great compliment to athletes currently doing summer training in preparation for fall/winter!

Don't miss out! Coaches and athletes (12+ years) of all sports are welcome!

AGSP SPEED CAMP
West Performance Center
4125 Medina Road
Akron, OH 44333
Saturday July 18, 2009
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM in the main gym

Only $10 at the door! No need to RSVP, just show up and get faster!

Keep Training!
Coach Amanda Kephart

Thursday, June 4, 2009

AGSP on Sports Time Ohio (STO)

Hello Everyone!

I wanted to give everyone a heads up that AGSP will be featured during the Akron Racers Insider show this upcoming Monday June 8 at 6:30 PM.

Our segment is narrated by yours truly and features two of our hardest working female athletes!

* STO is an Ohio sports television channel.

Keep Training!
Coach Amanda Kephart

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

AGSP trains The Akron Racers

Hello Everyone!

I have some exciting news, Akron General Sports Performance is now the Official Sports Performance Training of the Akron Racers!

AGSP will be training our local Women's Fastpitch Professional Softball team throughout the 2009 Season. AGSP will be helping to increase The Racers' strength, power, and speed while decreasing their risk for injury as they try to bring the National Pro Fastpitch (NFL) Championship back to Akron, Ohio!


Keep Training! (The Akron Racers will be!)
Coach Amanda Kephart

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Athlete Spotlighting #2: Andrea Gordon

Hello Everyone!

Our next Athlete Spotlight is very different then the first. This athlete is newer to AGSP, but has hit the ground running. Motivated and focused, we will be tracking her progress as she prepares for her senior year of high school basketball. Let's get to know...

Athlete Name: Andrea Gordon
Sport(s): Basketball
Position(s): Point Guard, Shooting Guard
School: Woodridge High School
Graduation Year: 2010
AGSP Athlete Since: March 2009

Favorite Professional Sports Team: Cavaliers
Favorite Professional Athlete: LeBron James
Favorite Lift: None...yet
Favorite Movement Skill: Acceleration

When I am not at AGSP, I am:
"Playing Basketball and hanging out with friends at the movies, Chipotle, and/or Applebee's."

What are your short-term goals?
"To make 1st Team All-Conference and All-Star Team my senior year."

What are your long-term goals?
"Go to college and become an architect."

How has AGSP impacted your performance as an athlete?
"I feel stronger and more educated about how to do things correctly, so that when I'm not at AGSP I can think about and work on certain skills."

Check out some video of Andrea training hard at AGSP!



Keep Training!
Coach Amanda Kephart