Synopsis
Provides comprehensive and practical discussion of the application of speed and agility to an athletes training program. Learn from two of the industrys most renowned experts how to implement a research-based speed and agility training regimen, utilizing cutting-edge techniques and programming. Breaks down speed and agility into manageable components and analyzes those components to give coaches and athletes a strategic and methodical approach to training. With proper training, a slow athlete can become faster, a fast athlete can become even faster, and a good athlete can become great! This book has two basic parts. Part I covers the information that a coach or athlete needs to have to design and implement successful speed and agility programs. Part II offers specific examples of speed and agility training programs for several sports (baseball, basketball, football, hockey, rugby, and soccer) that rely heavily on speed and agility for success. The second edition also includes a companion DVD that explains each exercise and drill that is discussed in the text.
About the Author
John Cissik, MS, CSCS, is the Director of Wellness Services at Texas Womens University and the owner and operator of Fitness and Conditioning Enterprises. He is a certified strength and conditioning specialist from the National Strength and Conditioning Association. He also holds certifications from U.S.A. Track and Field and U.S.A. Weightlifting. Actively involved in the NSCA, John is the NSCAs 2001-2004 state director for Texas. He also serves as a reviewer for the NSCAs Strength and Conditioning Journal, is involved with several NSCA committees, and has spoken several times at the national NSCA conference. John is the author of two books on strength training, both currently in their second editions. He has written extensively for professional publications, including Strength and Conditioning Journal, Track Coach, Track and Field Coaches Review, Pure Power, and Weightlifting U.S.A. In addition, he has written for many lay publications, including Muscle & Fitness, IRONMAN magazine, and Muscular Development. When he is not working or working out, John enjoys spending time with his wife Ewa, their German Shepherds, and their cats. Michael Barnes is the director of education for the National Strength and Conditioning Association. He has been a strength and conditioning practitioner and educator in the field for over 15 years. He holds a masters degree in health and human performance from Auburn University, certifications from the National Strength and Conditioning Association as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with Distinction, and the NSCA-Certified Personal Trainer. Michael has coordinated books and videos and has presented at many conferences on strength and conditioning. Projects in which he has participated include USA Cycling, USA Judo, USA Rugby, the National Athletic Trainers Association, the National Strength and Conditioning Association, and the United States Marine Corps. Michaels past experience includes six years with the San Francisco 49ers as their strength development coordinator. During his tenure, the 49ers won one of their five world championships. He has also worked extensively in college athletics at Auburn University, Texas A&M, and University of California Berkeley.
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