Tuesday, March 24, 2009
March Madness
I absolutely love this time of year. For those that know me, I am a sports fan...or should I say, fanatic. Since I was a little kid, athletics have been my biggest passion and interest in life. I remember waking up early on the weekends to get the paper as it was arriving, but I don't recall ever checking out any sections other than the Sports.
For me, college athletics are the pinnacle of athletics. Maybe it's because we have the College World Series here, or possible because I grew up cheering for the Big Red on Saturdays, or maybe just because we don't have any professional sports teams in Nebraska....but I think that college sports is one of the purest forms of the games today. College athletics are huge from a publicity and media standpoint, and yet they are all about the TEAM. It drives me crazy to see the professional athletes that hold out for more money, and then tell the world that all they care most about is winning a championship. And then you'll see the same guy dog it on a play, or not hustle all the way through a play.
The college game, and you can say this for just about every college sport, is truly about the team, and trying to win a championship. You work your tail off in the offseason, and it is a year-round commitment with your goal being to take home a championship. I feel that many professional athletes talk that talk, but they don't walk that walk. I shouldn't just dog on the professional players either...because it is certainly a business, and it's not like many of the professional organizations really have their players best interests in mind.
Now, enough of my ranting about college and professional sports...I love the NCAA Tournament of 65! It gives just about everybody that deserves a shot to win it all, the opportunity to do so(sorry Creighton fans). We are now down to the Sweet 16, and unfortunately there haven't been many big upsets, and Cinderella has left the dance. What we are assured of though, is we will see 16 teams that will give it their all, and play their hearts out, to be the one team celebrating when it's all said and done. With that said, there isn't much of a difference in talent between many of the teams left...especially the top few teams. More often than not it is the little things that make a team the champions. A team might get a break here or there...they might create their own luck through hard work and hustle...they might not have their 'A' game one night, but still pull off a win. It is somewhat UNCOMMON for the most talented, athletic team to end up the champions. I will take the hardest working team in the country(especially if they are near the top in talent), over the most athletic team any day of the week. When times are tough, or someone needs to make a big play in the clutch, I will take the guys who have poured out the "blood, sweat, and tears" to make that play.
Championships are a product of the work you put into the offseason, and everything that leads up to that point. Muhammad Ali once said, "Before I get in the ring, I have already won or lost. The real part is won or lost somewhere far away from witnesses, behind the line, in the gym, out there on the road, long before I dance under those light." I suppose he knew a thing or two about hard work, preparation, and also winning! Are you willing to put in the extra work? Not everyone can be great, because then great would just be average. You must do more than your competition, or you better not be disappointed if your competition beats you!
With that said, our next speed and agility session begins next Tuesday, March 31st. Check the website for class schedules, and make sure to get registered online at www.accelerateomaha.com.
For me, college athletics are the pinnacle of athletics. Maybe it's because we have the College World Series here, or possible because I grew up cheering for the Big Red on Saturdays, or maybe just because we don't have any professional sports teams in Nebraska....but I think that college sports is one of the purest forms of the games today. College athletics are huge from a publicity and media standpoint, and yet they are all about the TEAM. It drives me crazy to see the professional athletes that hold out for more money, and then tell the world that all they care most about is winning a championship. And then you'll see the same guy dog it on a play, or not hustle all the way through a play.
The college game, and you can say this for just about every college sport, is truly about the team, and trying to win a championship. You work your tail off in the offseason, and it is a year-round commitment with your goal being to take home a championship. I feel that many professional athletes talk that talk, but they don't walk that walk. I shouldn't just dog on the professional players either...because it is certainly a business, and it's not like many of the professional organizations really have their players best interests in mind.
Now, enough of my ranting about college and professional sports...I love the NCAA Tournament of 65! It gives just about everybody that deserves a shot to win it all, the opportunity to do so(sorry Creighton fans). We are now down to the Sweet 16, and unfortunately there haven't been many big upsets, and Cinderella has left the dance. What we are assured of though, is we will see 16 teams that will give it their all, and play their hearts out, to be the one team celebrating when it's all said and done. With that said, there isn't much of a difference in talent between many of the teams left...especially the top few teams. More often than not it is the little things that make a team the champions. A team might get a break here or there...they might create their own luck through hard work and hustle...they might not have their 'A' game one night, but still pull off a win. It is somewhat UNCOMMON for the most talented, athletic team to end up the champions. I will take the hardest working team in the country(especially if they are near the top in talent), over the most athletic team any day of the week. When times are tough, or someone needs to make a big play in the clutch, I will take the guys who have poured out the "blood, sweat, and tears" to make that play.
Championships are a product of the work you put into the offseason, and everything that leads up to that point. Muhammad Ali once said, "Before I get in the ring, I have already won or lost. The real part is won or lost somewhere far away from witnesses, behind the line, in the gym, out there on the road, long before I dance under those light." I suppose he knew a thing or two about hard work, preparation, and also winning! Are you willing to put in the extra work? Not everyone can be great, because then great would just be average. You must do more than your competition, or you better not be disappointed if your competition beats you!
With that said, our next speed and agility session begins next Tuesday, March 31st. Check the website for class schedules, and make sure to get registered online at www.accelerateomaha.com.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Eric Crouch
Most of the people that read this blog have probably already noticed that Eric Crouch is joining the Accelerate Omaha team. Eric is a great guy, with some incredible experiences and knowledge of athletics and training. He has been around and learned from some of the best in the business, and he will be a great resource for the athletes to learn from. Not only that, but Eric is an extremely hard worker, and is a great role model for kids in any sport or activity.
Eric is extremely busy with his full time schedule, family, and everything he has going on. He will not be a full time trainer at our camps, but will help out as needed, and he will help out with large group camps, and programs for entire organizations.
Speaking of working with organizations...last year Accelerate Omaha teamed up with the Omaha Bobcats Organization and "ran" a 2 day, speed, agility, and conditioning camp for their football program. As a part of doing this, we donated a portion of each registration fee back to the Bobcats. The camp was a great success for everyone, and we look forward to working with them again.
We also do a lot of work with individual teams of all sports, which can be set up and scheduled by sending an email to jeff@accelerateomaha.com. If you have a team or organization that you think would like to take their game to the next level, and increase their training and perfomance, please let us know.
Eric is extremely busy with his full time schedule, family, and everything he has going on. He will not be a full time trainer at our camps, but will help out as needed, and he will help out with large group camps, and programs for entire organizations.
Speaking of working with organizations...last year Accelerate Omaha teamed up with the Omaha Bobcats Organization and "ran" a 2 day, speed, agility, and conditioning camp for their football program. As a part of doing this, we donated a portion of each registration fee back to the Bobcats. The camp was a great success for everyone, and we look forward to working with them again.
We also do a lot of work with individual teams of all sports, which can be set up and scheduled by sending an email to jeff@accelerateomaha.com. If you have a team or organization that you think would like to take their game to the next level, and increase their training and perfomance, please let us know.
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