2013 Offense Combine Result Based NFL Draft Predictions

With the NFL draft beginning Thursday, Columbus, Ohio, native Adam Kessler, makes his draft predictions for the fourth time based solely on the players combine performance and results.  Adam makes predictions for the round the player will be drafted in, for most of the positions, utilizing their performance in the 40 yard dash and other measurables from their combine performance.  Todays predictions are for offensive players.  To see who this speed trainer picked for running back, wide receiver, tight end, tackle, guard and center, click here:  2013 Offense Combine Result Based NFL Draft Predictions

Kobe's Achilles Tendon Injury

With Kobe Bryant being done for the next 6-8 months due to his recent Achilles tendon tear, was it possible to have avoided this injury?  Looking back at the Lakers season, it is worth mentioning that every key player has missed play time due to injury.  Adam Kessler of Columbus, Ohio, feels the Laker management allowed Coach D'Antoni to play 34 year old Kobe "like a fiend his last games."  Even young athletes need rest and proper preparation to play the number of games/minutes they do.
To read more from this speed trainer, click here:  Kobe's Achilles Tendon Injury

School Lunch- Is It Enough For Your Athlete?

With a rise in obesity in our youth, the Healthy, Hungry-Free Kids Act was implemented last fall in our nations schools.  What does this Act mean for your athlete?  It is possible that they are not taking in enough calories to fuel their bodies through a practice and/or game.  Adam Kessler of Columbus, Ohio, takes a look at some of the guidelines of the Act and gives some pointers on how you can help your athlete to get the right amount of calories needed.  Click here to see what this speed trainer suggests:  School Lunch- Is It Enough For Your Athlete?

Track- Spring Sport To Consider Doing

If you are not participating in a traditional spring sport, maybe you should consider track and field.  This is a sport where there is actually a need for a significant number of participants of different skills and body types.  Adam Kessler of Columbus, Ohio, gives a quick rundown to the benefits of participating in track, whether it's to get you conditioned for summer workouts in preparation for your fall sport, the sportsmanship, etc.  Click here to see why this speed trainer would encourage you to consider track:  Track- Spring Sport To Consider Doing

Improving Lateral Quickness - The Secret Is....

Will your lateral speed improve if you focus mainly on improving your linear speed?  By focusing on running mechanics, leg strength and adding in some agility and foot quickness drills, this speed trainer gives an example of a recent athlete who did just that.  Adam Kessler is a trainer in the Columbus, Ohio, area who works with a wide range of athletes.  In his training, he addresses the running mechanics and strength gains for optimal speed improvement for both linear and lateral speed.  To read more about his "secret" to improving lateral quickness, click here:  Improving Lateral Quickness- The Secret Is...

Questions Athlete's Parents Should Ask

Has your athlete recently finished their basketball season?  If so, are they now going to be participating on an AAU travel team, will they be moving on to a spring sport or are they going to attempt participating in both?  Adam Kessler, of Columbus, Ohio, takes a look at these and other questions parents are facing when it comes to their childs participation in multiple sports, or whether to focus more on developing their skills in only one sport.  This is a tough and debatable area for many anymore.  Take a look at this speed trainers input on this subject by clicking here:  Questions Athlete's Parents Should Ask

Watch An Athlete Improve Her Running Form

Speed trainer, Adam Kessler invites you to view this video of one of his recent athletes speed and running form transformation.  In a mere 2 months participation in his speed training program, you can see how her mechanics and speed positively changed.  She dropped her 10 and 20 yard dash times by almost .2 of a second and increased her vertical jump by 2"!  Click her to see how this Columbus, Ohio, trainer helped this softball athlete:  Watch An Athlete Improve Her Running Form

Columbus Athlete Runs Faster Using Speed Program

I wanted to share this video with you guys.  I discovered this app called Ubersense and it has been working great with my athletes to video them to explain how we can make them faster.  I can also do side by side comparisons. 

Watch this video (it's only 4 minutes) to see how much this athlete improved with her running mechanics.  It is literally a night and day difference.  Consequently, her speed improved as well.  Feel free to post any comments below and if you are interested in having your athlete improve his/her speed call us at 614-460-5348.

The Arnold Sports Festival Experiences

For 25 years, the Arnold Sports Festival (originally the Arnold Classic because of the bodybuilding contest) has been taking place in Columbus, Ohio, late February/early March.  With as many as 18,000 athletes participating in a wide variety of events this year, Adam Kessler looks back at what some of the highlights have been for him as an attendee of the weekend long event.  Click here to see what this speed trainer highlights:  The Arnold Sports Festival Experiences

NFL Combine Drills

With the upcoming 2013 NFL combine taking place this weekend in Indianapolis, speed trainer, Adam Kessler shares with you the drills the college seniors and declaring underclassmen will be performing to showcase their abilities.  So, you think you know what drills these football players go through?  Click here to see the drills outlined by this Columbus, Ohio trainer and to test your knowledge what's required of these future NFL hopefuls:  NFL Combine Drills

The Greatness Of Lebron James

Scoring 30 or more points in his last 6 game, Lebron James made history by being the first NBA player to do so!  His shooting percentage is at 60 percent and he is leading the charge.  Adam Kessler of Columbus, Ohio, is also impressed by the fact that Lebron, in these 6 games, is averaging over 6 rebounds and assists and 1.5 steals and a block!  This speed trainer marvels at how smooth and fast James is on the court.  There is none other like him!  To further read what this trainer says about King James, click here:  The Greatness Of Lebron James

How Fast Should Your 40 Be At The NFL Combine?

With the upcoming NFL Combine in Indianapolis, Adam Kessler wonders how fast someone should run the 40 yard dash to get noticed at the combine.  This speed trainer has gathered results from the past 3 combines and looked at who was and wasn't drafted based on, not only their time in the 40, but also how they performed in other criteria.  To see the time this Columbus, Ohio, trainer says you should run a 40 in order to be drafted, click here:  How Fast Should Your 40 Be At The NFL Combine?

The Single vs. Multi-Sport Athlete

The debate for athletes, for some time now, has been whether you should focus on playing one sport  or multiple sports.  What would your reasoning be for only playing one sport?  Today, Adam Kessler, a speed trainer, takes a look at this topic.  Is there a right or wrong answer to this question?  To see where this Columbus, Ohio trainer weighs in, click here:  The Single vs. Multi-Sport Athlete 

Super Bowl Winning Workout Of Ray Lewis

A mid season torn triceps didn't stop Ray Lewis' season as he'll be playing in this weekends Super Bowl!  Adam Kessler, of Columbus, Ohio, does address Lewis' supposed use of deer antler spray and the fact that the NFL's drug testing is unable to detect IGF-1 (this anabolic hormone).  For his workouts, Lewis apparently does not like using machines.  He runs sand sprints near his home in South Florida.  How does he incorporate three decks of cards into his workout?!  How about nutrition?  Click here to see what this speed trainer found out:  Super Bowl Winning Workout Of Ray Lewis

Proper Breathing During Exercise

Have you ever wonder what the proper breathing technique during exercise or running is or should be?  If so, you most likely are not alone.  Adam Kessler was recently asked this by one of his speed training athletes.  Not sure that his response was correct, Adam consulted Columbus, Ohio, chiropractic physician, Doug Maxeiner of Maxeiner Chiropractic & Muscle Therapy Clinic LLC.  Doug explains how to take a proper breath and discusses how doing so will improve your efficiency in utilizing the proper muscles, including the core.  To see how you could improve your breathing technique, click here:  Proper Breathing During Exercise

The Difference Between Playing High School And College Basketball, Part 2

Today is the second part of Adam Kessler's interview with a former athlete he trained, that is in her senior year of playing college basketball at Otterbein College, in the Columbus, Ohio area.  Rachel Snedegar talks today of her collegiate level playing experiences and how they differ from high school; what she would have done to better prepare herself for collegiate level ball; what lies ahead following graduation.  To see what his former speed training athlete has to say, click here:  Playing High School And College Basketball, Part 2

The Difference Between Playing High School And College Basketball, Part 1

Are you wanting to play a sport beyond high school?  Do you have, not only the ability, but the discipline needed to work hard to compete at the college level?  Adam Kessler of Columbus, Ohio, interviews a former athlete client of his who is in her final year of playing basketball in college.  Adam was Rachel Snedegar's speed trainer while she was in high school.  To see how training with Adam helped and how Rachel made the transition from high school to college sports, click here:  Playing High School And College Basketball, Part 1

Getting Proper Nutrition While Traveling

You work hard training and eating properly preparing for your next big competition.   When you travel to a destination, it seems almost impossible to maintain that nutrition.  Speed trainer, Adam Kessler asked his assistant, Bryan Morosky- who is a triathlete- to inform you how you can eat properly while traveling.  No matter if you are traveling a couple hours away or jetting off to a major event, maintaining hydration is of utmost importance.  To see how this Columbus, Ohio athlete and trainer maintains hydration and proper nutrition when traveling, click here:  Getting Proper Nutrition While Traveling 

Our Speed Training Clients Getting Pub In Columbus

I wanted to fire off a quick post about some of our winter athletes that have been getting mentioned in the past few weeks.  These athletes did speed training with us at one point or another and getting some nice publicity in our Columbus Dispatch.

Congratulations and keep watch for these athletes:

• Alyssa Rice - Alyssa worked with us in sixth or seventh grade and has become one of the best basketball players in the state.  She is a junior for Reynoldsburg which is primed for another deep run in the state tourney.
• Jack Gibbs - Jack plays basketball for Westerville North and will be playing for Davidson next year in college.  Already, he was named basketball player of the week by the Dispatch.
• Emma Nikolai - Emma plays basketball for Watterson and worked with us last year as a junior.
• Jack Serbin - Jack is a senior at New Albany playing basketball.  He worked with us as a sophomore and I guess he has grown to be 6' 8".
• Tyler Kondracke and Drew Elliott - Both play basketball for Bexley and worked with us when we had our facility in Gahanna.  So far Bexley has been off to a great start.  Good luck to these guys and coach Dave Gustin.
• Alex Radkiewicz - Alex is the lone returning starter on an Olentangy Liberty team that went deep into the basketball state tournament last year. 

These athletes worked hard when they were with us and as you can see it is really starting to pay dividends in their sport.  Nice job and it will be fun to follow you this season.