Athlete Spotlight #24) Bob Peters

Hello Everyone!

Our next athlete spotlight is a natural leader. He's willing to do the little things that make a big difference in his athletic abilities. His work ethic is contagious and makes everyone else around him better. He also has a great blend of working hard and having fun. You can find him hanging from the rim this winter! It is time to meet...

Athlete Name: Bob Peters
Sport(s): Basketball
Position(s): Guard
School: CVCA
Graduation Year: 2013
AGSP Athlete Since: Summer 2011
Favorite Professional Sports Team: LA Lakers
Favorite Professional Athlete: Hope Solo
Favorite Lift: Hang Clean
Favorite Movement Skill: Max Velocity
When I am not training at AGSP, I am: playing basketball.

What are your short-term goals? To play in the state basketball championships.

What are your long-term goals? To play college basketball.

How has AGSP impacted your performance as an athlete? It has helped me become a quicker, stronger, and better all around athlete.

CHECK OUT SOME VIDEO OF BOB TRAINING AT AGSP!

(we've put them all into one video!)

Keep Training!
Coach Amanda Kephart and Akron General Sports Performance

Athlete Spotlight #23) Alex Punka

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Our next athlete spotlight is the kind of athlete any team would want. He's focused, hard-working, motivated, consistent, willing to try new things, motivates others, leads by example, and he is smart! If you haven't heard of him yet, you will this winter, it is time to meet...

Athlete Name: Alex Punka
Sport(s): Basketball
Position(s): The 3 spot
School: CVCA
Graduation Year: 2013
AGSP Athlete Since: Summer 2011
Favorite Professional Sports Team: Clippers
Favorite Professional Athlete: Blake Griffin and Alex Morgan
Favorite Lift: Snatch Pull
Favorite Movement Skill: Drop Step
When I am not training at AGSP, I am: doing homework.

What are your short-term goals? To increase my vertical jump.

What are your long-term goals? To increase my vertical jump.

How has AGSP impacted your performance as an athlete? It has increased my vertical jump.

CHECK OUT SOME VIDEO OF ALEX TRAINING AT AGSP!

Keep Training!
Coach Amanda Kephart and Akron General Sports Performance

Athlete Spotlight #22) Colin McNulty

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Our next athlete spotlight works hard every time he's at AGSP. He's a multi-sport athlete that has a bright future in high school and will be a great compliment to any team he plays for. He's willing to get out of his comfort-zone to become the best athlete he can be . It is time to meet...

Athlete Name: Colin McNulty
Sport(s): Baseball, Basketball, Football, Track, and Swimming
Position(s): Baseball: pitcher, shortstop, centerfield. Basketball: center, wing. Football: inside linebacker, tight-end, guard.
School: Holy Family
Graduation Year: 2016
AGSP Athlete Since: Summer 2011
Favorite Professional Sports Team: Cleveland Browns
Favorite Professional Athlete: Peyton Hillis
Favorite Lift: Snatch Pull
Favorite Movement Skill: Max Velocity
When I am not training at AGSP, I am: playing sports, hanging out with friends, riding my bike to Silver Lake.

What are your short-term goals? In basketball to make the eighth grade A team and in football to score two touchdowns.

What are your long-term goals? To play well in high school sports.

How has AGSP impacted your performance as an athlete? I feel a lot faster and stronger. I feel like I can do everything better and with more power.

CHECK OUT SOME VIDEO OF COLIN TRAINING AT AGSP!

Keep Training!
Coach Amanda Kephart and Akron General Sports Performance

BASKETBALL BOOTCAMP SUCCESS

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Last Saturday's BASKETBALL BOOTCAMP was a huge hit! Athletes in attendance enjoyed the combination of speed and agility drills followed by basketball drills. "It just makes sense when you train this way," was a common saying of the day!

Check out a highlight video (this was just one portion of the bootcamp!)



This Saturday we are opening the doors to anyone interested in the BASKETBALL BOOTCAMP. All you have to do is call and register with Coach Kennedy at 330-329-5138 before Saturday morning.

BASKETBALL BOOTCAMP!

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 17
9-11 AM

925 GRANT STREET
AKRON, OH

$30 (cash or check only)

Hopefully we will see you at this Saturday's BASKETBALL BOOTCAMP...and not your competition! ;-)

Coach Amanda Kephart and Akron General Sports Performance

Athlete Spotlight #21) Bryan Ritchie

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Our next athlete spotlight is of a very hard worker. He never complains, in fact, he doesn't even hesitate to do what you ask him to do. His levelheadedness allows him to focus on the details of his training for maximum benefit. He's motivated by both his individual goals and team goals to get the most out of every training session. It is time to meet...

Athlete Name: Bryan Ritchie
Sport(s): Basketball and Baseball
Position(s): Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Centerfield
School: Stow-Munroe Falls High School
Graduation Year: 2014
AGSP Athlete Since: July 2011
Favorite Professional Sports Team: Cleveland Indians, Cavs, Browns
Favorite Professional Athlete: Grady Sizemore and Michael Brantley
Favorite Lift: Front Squat
Favorite Movement Skill: Drop-step
When I am not training at AGSP, I am: going to basketball open gyms.

What are your short-term goals? To play varsity in either sport.

What are your long-term goals? To go to college for free.

How has AGSP impacted your performance as an athlete? I can jump higher to get more rebounds and am stronger so I can hit farther.

CHECK OUT SOME VIDEO OF BRYAN TRAINING AT AGSP!

Keep Training!
Coach Amanda Kephart and Akron General Sports Performance

Basketball Bootcamp! Fine tune your game before the 2011 season!

PRESENTED BY

AKRON GENERAL SPORTS PERFORMANCE and

COACH KELLY KENNEDY—Former Division I HEAD BASKETBALL COACH



GET FASTER!!

Athletes will cover ground faster and more efficiently

BEAT YOUR OPPONENT DOWN THE COURT = SCORE MORE



MOVE QUICKER!!

Athletes will change direction faster, safer, and more explosively

IMPROVE YOUR FIRST STEP ON OFFENSE AND DEFENSE



JUMP HIGHER!

Athletes will learn to increase their vertical jump!

IMPROVE YOUR REBOUNDING SKILLS and JUMP SHOT



BE STRONGER & MORE POWERFUL!!

Athletes will get stronger and play more physically!



BASKETBALL SPECIFIC SKILLS

combined with the SPEED, POWER, and AGILITY

SKILLS to improve your overall GAME.



Dates: September 10

and/or September 17th

Time: 9—11 AM



Questions: call Kelly Kennedy

330-329-5138



Location: Akron Sports Complex

925 Grant Street



Cost: $30 per session

Registration Form: Please cut this section and mail with check to: Akron General Sports Performance

4300 Allen Road, Stow, OH 44224 by Wed., Sept. 7th.

Session: Check the one that applies: ____ September 10 ($30) ____ September 17 ($30) ____ Both ($60)

Name: ____________________________________ Gender: _____ Grade: _____ Phone: ______________

Email: ____________________________________ High School: ___________________ Position: _______

Address: __________________________________ City: __________________ Zip: __________________

Athlete Spotlight #20) LaTasha Samson-Akpan

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Our next athlete spotlight focuses on a very dedicated volleyball player that is going to play Division One at Virginia Tech. She trains hard and fast. Always looking to get better she puts in the time and effort here at Sports Performance. She started with us in the beginning of May and made huge strides in performance, most notably in speed and power. It is now time to meet...



Athlete Name: LaTasha Samson-Akpan

Sport(s): Volleyball

Position(s): Middle Hitter

School: Copley High School (Virginia Tech)

Graduation Year: 2011 from Copley

AGSP Athlete Since: May 2011



Favorite Professional Sports Team: Miami Heat and Pittsburgh Steelers

Favorite Professional Athlete: Dwayne Wade and Troy Polamalu

Favorite Lift: Bulgarian Split Squat

Favorite Movement Skill: Lateral Acceleration





When I am not training at AGSP, I am: running, playing volleyball or hanging with friends.



What are your short-term goals? To start as a freshman.



What are your long-term goals? To survive engineering and get my degree.



How has AGSP impacted your performance as an athlete? It has increased my vertical jump, speed, and I have better balance.

CHECK OUT SOME VIDEO OF LaTasha TRAINING AT AGSP!

Keep Training!

Coach Nathan Burandt and Akron General Sports Performance