Athlete Spotlight #29) Nick DeLeone

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Our next athlete spotlight is of an up-and-coming athlete who's combination of talent, hard-work, and consistency will surely take him far. Somewhat of a perfectionist, he has the desire to perform at the highest level possible. He understands the value of teamwork and brings a lot of positive energy to each training session. It is time to meet...

Athlete Name: Nick DeLeone
Sport(s): Football and Baseball
Position(s): Running Back, Linebacker. Outfield, Infield, Catcher, Pitcher.
School: Walsh Jesuit High School
Graduation Year: 2015
AGSP Athlete Since: November 2011
Favorite Professional Sports Team: New York Yankees
Favorite Lift: Deadlift
Favorite Movement Skill: Ladder drills
When I am not training at AGSP, I am: eating, sleeping, and doing homework.

What are your short-term goals? To make the varsity teams in baseball and football.

What are your long-term goals? To earn an athletic scholarship to play football and baseball.

How has AGSP impacted your performance as an athlete? It has made me more of a hard-worker. It has also made me faster and stronger.

CHECK OUT SOME VIDEO OF NICK TRAINING AT AGSP!

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

Keep Training!
Coach Amanda Kephart and Akron General Sports Performance

Athlete Spotlight #28) Erin McNulty

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Our next athlete spotlight is of a constant hard-worker who always trains with a positive attitude. She's willing to practice her form (whether it is her running form or lifting form) until she achieves the desired result. Each training session gets her closer to her goals of being the best athlete she can be. It is time to meet...

Athlete Name: Erin McNulty
Sport(s): Cross County and Track
Position(s): Runner
School: Saint Vincent- Saint Mary High School
Graduation Year: 2014
AGSP Athlete Since: Summer 2011
Favorite Professional Sports Team: The Cavs
Favorite Professional Athlete: Jim Thome
Favorite Lift: Front-Loaded Reverse Lunges
Favorite Movement Skill: Acceleration
When I am not training at AGSP, I am: running, reading, and spending time with family and friends.
What are your short-term goals? To break 21:00 minutes in the 5k for cross country and to get in the 2:20's in the 800m for track. Also, to run varsity in cross country.

What are your long-term goals? To run in college.

How has AGSP impacted your performance as an athlete? It has made me stronger.

CHECK OUT SOME VIDEO OF ERIN TRAINING AT AGSP!

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

Keep Training!
Coach Amanda Kephart and Akron General Sports Performance

Athlete Spotlight #27) Michael Walter

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Our next athlete spotlight is of an athlete who knows how to persevere. Even when set-backs arise, he never gives up. He's not afraid to admit his weaknesses and make those the focus of his training. He's punctual, consistent, hard-working, and a great team player. It is time to meet...

Athlete Name: Michael Walter
Sport(s): Golf and Baseball
Position(s): Catcher
School: Woodridge High School
Graduation Year: 2015
AGSP Athlete Since: May 2009
Favorite Professional Sports Team: More of a college guy - Texas Longhorns
Favorite Professional Athlete: Colt McCoy
Favorite Lift: Back Squat
Favorite Movement Skill: Multi-Direction
When I am not training at AGSP, I am: hanging out with friends, playing sports or video games.

What are your short-term goals? To play varsity baseball for my high school team.

What are your long-term goals? To play a Division One sport (golf).

How has AGSP impacted your performance as an athlete? I have gotten faster and stronger. I feel ahead of my friends when we play sports.

CHECK OUT SOME VIDEO OF MICHAEL TRAINING AT AGSP!

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

Keep Training!
Coach Amanda Kephart and Akron General Sports Performance

Congrats Liz!!!

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In case you haven't already heard, AGSP athlete Liz Reeves is going to play Division One Basketball next year! Read the Plain Dealer article here!

CONGRATS LIZ!!!!
Coach Amanda Kephart and Akron General Sports Performance

Athlete Spotlight #26) Maria Vanadia

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We'd like to introduce you to Maria Vanadia. She plays softball for the Medina Bees and understands that success breeds from hard work. She is a very dedicated and goal oriented individual. She knows that to get better she needs to train hard. Maria puts in the hours and dedication needed to become faster, stronger, and more powerful each and everyday.

Athlete Name: Maria Vanadia
Sport(s): Softball
Position(s): Catcher, 3rd Basemen
School: Medina Senior High School
Graduation Year: 2013
AGSP Athlete Since: September 2011

Favorite Professional Sports Team: New York Jets
Favorite Lift: RDLs
Favorite Movement Skill: Foam Rolling
When I am not training at AGSP, I am: at school, softball practice, or sleeping.

What are your short-term goals? To get faster and stronger.

What are your long-term goals? To get an athletic scholarship for softball.

How has AGSP impacted your performance as an athlete? I've gotten stronger, faster, and leaner in the short time I have been here.

CHECK OUT SOME VIDEO OF MARIA TRAINING AT AGSP!

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

Keep Training!
Coach Nathan Burandt and Akron General Sports Performance

AGSP Athletes in Action!

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Check out Joe Penna #24 and other AGSP athletes in this great highlight video! Congrats to the Immaculate Heart of Mary 7/8 football players for a great season!



Keep Training!
Coach Amanda Kephart and Akron General Sports Performance

AGSP in the Stow Sentry!

In case you missed it, read this great article in the Stow Sentry about Akron General Sports Performance!

http://www.stowsentry.com/news/article/5125654

Akron General Sports Performance works with athletes to be faster, stronger

November 20, 2011

Located inside Akron General's building by Steels Corners and Route 8, is the area's best kept athletic secret, according to a press release.

The Sports Performance Department, which has been around since 2007, has trained more than 100 Stow athletes from a variety of sports and ages.

"Regardless of sport or age, athletes need to be fast, strong, and powerful. These are the skills we teach everyday," says Amanda Kephart, the facility's head coach.

Prior to Akron General Sports Performance, Coach Amanda (as her athletes call her) was a Division One Speed, Strength and Conditioning Coach at The University of Akron and The University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

"We teach our athletes here in Stow the same skills I taught my Division One athletes." she says.

"Linear speed, lateral speed, strength development, power improvement are all learn-able skills that help athletes take their game to the next level."

The Sports Performance department, which Akron General started because of the high amount of young injured athletes their physical therapists were seeing, offers a year-round program with sessions available every day after school and on Saturday mornings. The sessions are 90 minutes.

The program is built around teaching proper biomechanics and physics of speed and scientifically-proven methods in strength and power development.

This science-based approach yields great gains in athletes' 10 yard sprint, vertical jump, broad jump, and 5-10-5 tests, which they routinely test once a month.

"[The best compliment] Besides parents calling saying how much improvement they see in their athletes' speed, strength and power," Coach Amanda asks, "is that our athletes have fun."

For information about the sports performance department call 330-945-3150 for a complimentary session or visit www.strengthcoachamanda.com.