IMPACT Update: Monday, August 4, 2008

Here is this week’s news:1. What Makes Coaching University Such a Powerful Program
2. Hear Coach Dewey on StrengthCoach.com Podcast
3. Fitness and Conditioning to the Next Level
4. Oregon Open Tournament Info Online Now
5. Special Programs Coming this Fall
6. Seminar: Rafael Lovato Jr. in Seaside on August 30th
7. Pictures at Large
8. Calendar

Many athletes have come up and asked, “What is Coaching University all about?”

That is a terrific question.

Coaching University (CU) is one of IMPACT Jiu Jitsu’s premier programs because it goes much deeper into the content material (BJJ, MMA, and Strength and Conditioning) than normal class. Far deeper. On top of that, a substantial amount of time is dedicated to understanding the art and science of coaching and communication effectively.

Participants in CU benefit on a number of levels. Firstly, the overall performance and “game” of CU students usually improves significantly. Why? Because they are know training and thinking about the game on a higher level — they must not only be able to demonstrate technique effective to others, but the must be able to explain it in a logical, complete, easy-to-understand manner. This increased focus and attention almost always results in a noticeable jump in an athlete’s performance.

Secondly, we develop skills and strategies necessary to be an effective coach - communication skills, lesson planning, problems solving, counseling students through road blocks and plateaus, etc. This work helps create our future generations of world-class coaching. The curriculum used in CU is comprehensive, organized, and used by elite sports associations throughout the country.

If you ever thought about being a coach … or have interest in taking your training in a different direction, you might want to consider looking at the Coaching University. You’ll never be the same!

Interested? Talk to a coach about CU. Don’t be shy … there are no dumb questions and everyone is eligible. For an application, click HERE. Applications are due by August 11, 2008.The first class will begin on Wednesday, September 3, 2008. You won’t want to miss it! ! !

2. Hear Coach Dewey on StrengthCoach.com Podcast

A few weeks back IMPACT’s Dewey Nielsen was one of 6 coaches on a podcast for the fitness and conditioning web site Strength Coach.com. This was a BIG DEAL! The best in the industry are a part of such podcasts … which are listen to be folks working to grown their training skills and knowledge. Coach Dewey is really making a name for himself … and for very good reason.

We received permission from Mike Boyle, the head of Strength Coach.com, to feature the podcast as a part of our IMPACT Update. (VERY COOL!)

So, if you want to hear what the best in the strength and conditioning have to say about the latest trends and training strategies, take a listen.

Download podcast HERE

If you want to save this roundtable to your computer so you can import it into your Ipod or MP3 player, right mouse click (for Mac users, press Control and click) the link below and click “Save Link As…”

If you like what you are hearing, and what to hear more, go to www.strengthcoach.com can sign up … it is worth it! ! !

3. Fitness and Conditioning to the Next Level

Last Thursday, July 29, Coach Tom Oberhue earned his certification as a Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES) through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). NASM descripes the PES as:

Performance Enhancement Specialist Advanced Specialization
The NASM Performance Enhancement Specialist (NASM-PES) offers professionals the ability to learn cutting-edge performance assessment techniques, and sport-specific program design. Learn scientifically-valid, evidence-based applications which achieve remarkable results with top professionals and weekend warriors alike. The NASM-PES advanced specialization is used by top professional organizations such as the NBATA, Phoenix Suns, and Tennessee Titans. Using the proprietary NASM-OPT™ model, top athletes such as two-time MVP Steve Nash, NBA rookie of the year Amare Stoudamire, Cy Young award winner Barry Zito, Olympic Pole Vaulter Mel Mueller, and many others have reached their performance peak thanks to the application only the NASM-PES can deliver.

Folks interested in improving their personal fitness and wellness in any of the following ways:

- body composition / percentage of body fat
- range of motion / flexibility
- core strength
- strength and power
- conditioning and cardio
- energy level / nutrition
- overall athletic performance / sports specific goals

are encouraged to seek out Coach Tom in Beaverton and Coach Dewey in Newberg. Both coaches are committed to help you improve your overall level of fitness and reaching your goals.

For info on Coach Tom and the Beaverton Performance Training Program, go HERE

For info on Coach Dewey and the Newberg Performance Training Program, go HERE

4. Oregon Open Tournament Info Online Now

5. Special Programs Coming this Fall

6. Seminar: Rafael Lovato Jr. in Seaside on August 30th

7. Pictures at Large

8. Calendar

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