Tuesday, January 31, 2006
How To Catch A BB In The Dark
How To Catch A BB In The Dark
Dear Friend,
A few years back, a certain Wisconsin wide reciever was asked if he could catch by his head coach.
The answer?
'Coach, I can catch a BB in the dark.'
Now that may have been a bit of an exaggeration but that certain receiver did find his way to the NFL...
So how do you get 'great hands' and be able to make those great catches?
This reminds me of a question that came in awhile back:
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Good morning Coach. I was wondering if you know any good hands drills. When I
play football or ultimate frisbee I make some great catches but I also miss a
lot of easy ones. Maybe I'm looking upfield too soon and not concentrating
enough on the catch -- I'm not sure. Anyway, I'm sure there is a lot of room
for improvement.
Thanks,
Mike
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One thing you can do is look to the Texas Tech football team. In the last few seasons, they have set passing records left and right.
Their secret?
The JUGS machine.
Their REAL secret?
Catching tennis balls fired at their chests at 60 mph.
If you can't catch those, a football shouldn't be any problem.
Not up for this near death experience?
Even with the speeding yellow ball example, a big part of catching balls is concentration. In football, for example, you can't be worried about the sun, who's going to hit you, how far it is to the endzone, what you are going to do after the catch... until that ball is in your hands you must have complete and unwavering focus. Concentration.
Do you think you can build that concentration?
You bet. And here's one way to do it. This is an old exercise to improve you power of concentration.
Fill a small glass full of water, and grasp it with your fingers;
put your arm directly in front of you. Now fix your eyes on the
glass and try to keep your arm so steady that no movement will be
noticeable. Do this first for one 5 seconds and then try to increase it to
twenty. Do the exercise with first one arm and then the other.
You'll be catching BB's in no time.
Don't need to catch footballs? Where else in your life can increased concentration help you out? Extreme, laser-like focus on your goals - whatever they may be - will bring them closer - and faster than you think.
RFNH
Coach K
PS Concentrate on this. If you haven't checked out the Back In Business Sale at www.makesyoufast.com - what's your excuse? Save big... but only for a very limited time. If your focus is on running faster, getting leaner, or getting in the best shape of your life - be sure not to sit this one out.
Copyright, Tim Kauppinen, 2006
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608 655 3800 Phone
tim.kauppinen@makesyoufast.com
www.makesyoufast.com
Dear Friend,
A few years back, a certain Wisconsin wide reciever was asked if he could catch by his head coach.
The answer?
'Coach, I can catch a BB in the dark.'
Now that may have been a bit of an exaggeration but that certain receiver did find his way to the NFL...
So how do you get 'great hands' and be able to make those great catches?
This reminds me of a question that came in awhile back:
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Good morning Coach. I was wondering if you know any good hands drills. When I
play football or ultimate frisbee I make some great catches but I also miss a
lot of easy ones. Maybe I'm looking upfield too soon and not concentrating
enough on the catch -- I'm not sure. Anyway, I'm sure there is a lot of room
for improvement.
Thanks,
Mike
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One thing you can do is look to the Texas Tech football team. In the last few seasons, they have set passing records left and right.
Their secret?
The JUGS machine.
Their REAL secret?
Catching tennis balls fired at their chests at 60 mph.
If you can't catch those, a football shouldn't be any problem.
Not up for this near death experience?
Even with the speeding yellow ball example, a big part of catching balls is concentration. In football, for example, you can't be worried about the sun, who's going to hit you, how far it is to the endzone, what you are going to do after the catch... until that ball is in your hands you must have complete and unwavering focus. Concentration.
Do you think you can build that concentration?
You bet. And here's one way to do it. This is an old exercise to improve you power of concentration.
Fill a small glass full of water, and grasp it with your fingers;
put your arm directly in front of you. Now fix your eyes on the
glass and try to keep your arm so steady that no movement will be
noticeable. Do this first for one 5 seconds and then try to increase it to
twenty. Do the exercise with first one arm and then the other.
You'll be catching BB's in no time.
Don't need to catch footballs? Where else in your life can increased concentration help you out? Extreme, laser-like focus on your goals - whatever they may be - will bring them closer - and faster than you think.
RFNH
Coach K
PS Concentrate on this. If you haven't checked out the Back In Business Sale at www.makesyoufast.com - what's your excuse? Save big... but only for a very limited time. If your focus is on running faster, getting leaner, or getting in the best shape of your life - be sure not to sit this one out.
Copyright, Tim Kauppinen, 2006
**This daily email does not take the place of professional medical advice.
Always consult a doctor before starting or changing any fitness
program.**
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608 655 3800 Phone
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High Intensity Training From Madagascar
High Intensity Training From Madagascar
Dear Friend,
Last weekend I had nothing to do.
Believe it or not, no kids activities, no social functions... nothing.
So little to do that I actually got to sit down and watch a movie with the family on Saturday night.
We watched Madagascar.
Sure, the kids had seen it, we've had it for a month, but I finally got the chance to enjoy it.
Great movie, lots for the adults - I especially like the allusions to Planet of the Apes and Castaway.
Right toward the beginning of the movie, a scene with Marty - the zebra - struck me.
Marty is shown walking on his treadmill, slowly, leaning on the front handles - talking with his friend the lion the entire time about how miserable he was. This seemed unnatural - a zebra walking in the middle of the city when he should be running fast across the savannah.
Know what really hit home?
Marty looked exactly like a lot of the people at the gym. Watch that scene and then watch the cardio machines at the gym. How many people look like Marty? Plodding along, leaning on the front of the machine, unhappy, miserable, dreading each and every step - definitely unnatural.
Now find someone doing high intensity exercise - like sprinting - how do they look?
Energized, adrenalized, stimulated, and with a bounce in their step - the way nature intended them to be.
Remember to add intensity to your workouts - you'll feel great and see results in no time flat.
RFHN
Coach K
PS Only 4 days left in the Back In Business sale... check out www.makesyoufast.com right now before you miss your chance. After Friday prices will go higher... and higher... and higher...
Copyright, Tim Kauppinen, 2006
**This daily email does not take the place of professional medical advice.
Always consult a doctor before starting or changing any fitness
program.**
This email is protected by copyright, 2006,
Tim Kauppinen. All rights reserved. Reproduction of
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Tim Kauppinen
248 Merrick Terrace Dr
Marshall, WI 53559 USA
608 655 3800 Phone
tim.kauppinen@makesyoufast.com
www.makesyoufast.com
Dear Friend,
Last weekend I had nothing to do.
Believe it or not, no kids activities, no social functions... nothing.
So little to do that I actually got to sit down and watch a movie with the family on Saturday night.
We watched Madagascar.
Sure, the kids had seen it, we've had it for a month, but I finally got the chance to enjoy it.
Great movie, lots for the adults - I especially like the allusions to Planet of the Apes and Castaway.
Right toward the beginning of the movie, a scene with Marty - the zebra - struck me.
Marty is shown walking on his treadmill, slowly, leaning on the front handles - talking with his friend the lion the entire time about how miserable he was. This seemed unnatural - a zebra walking in the middle of the city when he should be running fast across the savannah.
Know what really hit home?
Marty looked exactly like a lot of the people at the gym. Watch that scene and then watch the cardio machines at the gym. How many people look like Marty? Plodding along, leaning on the front of the machine, unhappy, miserable, dreading each and every step - definitely unnatural.
Now find someone doing high intensity exercise - like sprinting - how do they look?
Energized, adrenalized, stimulated, and with a bounce in their step - the way nature intended them to be.
Remember to add intensity to your workouts - you'll feel great and see results in no time flat.
RFHN
Coach K
PS Only 4 days left in the Back In Business sale... check out www.makesyoufast.com right now before you miss your chance. After Friday prices will go higher... and higher... and higher...
Copyright, Tim Kauppinen, 2006
**This daily email does not take the place of professional medical advice.
Always consult a doctor before starting or changing any fitness
program.**
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Marshall, WI 53559 USA
608 655 3800 Phone
tim.kauppinen@makesyoufast.com
www.makesyoufast.com
Friday, January 27, 2006
How A Kmart Employee Jumped 43 Feet
How A Kmart Employee Jumped 43 Feet
Dear Friend,
"I wasn't coming to come out for track this year - I was going to work instead...
I guess it was a good thing that I changed my mind."
This comment was given to the Wisconsin State Journal by Brandon, one of the
first athletes that I ever coached.
"I guess it was a good thing" was quite an understatement.
It had taken some convincing for Brandon to run track his Senior year - the
almighty dollar was calling him from Kmart.
But, once he decided to take action in a different direction, these were his
results: conference champion in the triple jump, personal best of almost 44
feet, 4th place at the state meet.
4th best in the state - and he almost didn't even try.
The decision to challenge yourself and take action toward your goals is not an
easy thing to do. But, if you never step outside of your comfort zone, if you
never put yourself out there, you may never reach your potential.
I don't think Brandon ever jumped again after that year - but he could do so with
no regrets. How would he have felt, possibly for the rest of his life, not
knowing what could have been.
Stretch your limits, push your boundaries and "start" every day.
RFNH
Coach K
Copyright, Tim Kauppinen, 2006
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Always consult a doctor before starting or changing any fitness
program.**
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248 Merrick Terrace Dr
Marshall, WI 53559 USA
608 655 3800 Phone
tim.kauppinen@makesyoufast.com
www.makesyoufast.com
Dear Friend,
"I wasn't coming to come out for track this year - I was going to work instead...
I guess it was a good thing that I changed my mind."
This comment was given to the Wisconsin State Journal by Brandon, one of the
first athletes that I ever coached.
"I guess it was a good thing" was quite an understatement.
It had taken some convincing for Brandon to run track his Senior year - the
almighty dollar was calling him from Kmart.
But, once he decided to take action in a different direction, these were his
results: conference champion in the triple jump, personal best of almost 44
feet, 4th place at the state meet.
4th best in the state - and he almost didn't even try.
The decision to challenge yourself and take action toward your goals is not an
easy thing to do. But, if you never step outside of your comfort zone, if you
never put yourself out there, you may never reach your potential.
I don't think Brandon ever jumped again after that year - but he could do so with
no regrets. How would he have felt, possibly for the rest of his life, not
knowing what could have been.
Stretch your limits, push your boundaries and "start" every day.
RFNH
Coach K
Copyright, Tim Kauppinen, 2006
**This daily email does not take the place of professional medical advice.
Always consult a doctor before starting or changing any fitness
program.**
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248 Merrick Terrace Dr
Marshall, WI 53559 USA
608 655 3800 Phone
tim.kauppinen@makesyoufast.com
www.makesyoufast.com
Wednesday, January 25, 2006
True Story: Bison Bites Badger
True Story: Bison Bites Badger
Dear Friend,
I wouldn't have believed it but I saw it with my own eyes. A herd of Bison
stomping, trampling and biting a group of unexpecting Badgers in the rear.
It happened on Saturday in nearby Madison Wisconsin.
The unranked, new to Division One NDSU Bison came into the Wisconsin Badgers home
court and put a good ol' fashion whoopin' on the 13th ranked basketball team in
the nation.
How could this happen?
How could a tremendous underdog come in and break the 27 game winning streak of a
ranked Division 1 team?
It all boils down to this: they played better.
When I say better, I mean that they played in the zone. They were "on' while the
Badgers were "off." NDSU came in and played at the peak of their talent and skill
- Wisconsin never even got close to playing at theirs.
So, how does a team play better?
A lot of it comes from their intensity - but maybe not in the way you think of
intensity.
There are four levels of intensity or energy that a team can reach. Which do
you think brings out the best performance?
1. Low Energy - Negative
2. High Energy - Positive
3. High Energy - Negative
4. Low Energy - Positive
Made you guess yet?
I rank them in this order: 2, 3, 4, 1
Peak performance is achieved not only with high energy, but also with a positive
approach to the competition. Think relaxed, calm and focused - things seem to
move in slow motion.
High energy with negative feelings will bring a good performance, but nowhere
near perfect. You may be tight, things move too fast and you will be unable to
see the "big picture."
Low energy with positive thinking is another step down - you will be too calm and
unfocused.
Low energy and negative thoughts - well, you are out of luck. In this state you
may swing wildly between tense and calm, overly focused or not focused at all.
So where do you fall when you are training? If you are unhappy with your results
- in practice or competition - take a look at your levels of energy and
intensity. Positive energy will go a long way towards helping you reach your
maximum level of perfomance.
Up to 90% of your performance is in your head. Take a look in there to bring
yourself to the next level.
Run Fast Not Hard
Coach K
PS Seen the movie Miracle? Another great example of this effect. In no way,
shape or form was the US hockey team better than the Russians. But they won the
game by being in the right state of mind, the right mental state and outperformed
a superior team with positive energy and team spirit.
PPS 3 to go...
Copyright, Tim Kauppinen, 2006
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program.**
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Tim Kauppinen
248 Merrick Terrace Dr
Marshall, WI 53559 USA
608 655 3800 Phone
tkauppinen@charter.net
www.makesyoufast.com
Dear Friend,
I wouldn't have believed it but I saw it with my own eyes. A herd of Bison
stomping, trampling and biting a group of unexpecting Badgers in the rear.
It happened on Saturday in nearby Madison Wisconsin.
The unranked, new to Division One NDSU Bison came into the Wisconsin Badgers home
court and put a good ol' fashion whoopin' on the 13th ranked basketball team in
the nation.
How could this happen?
How could a tremendous underdog come in and break the 27 game winning streak of a
ranked Division 1 team?
It all boils down to this: they played better.
When I say better, I mean that they played in the zone. They were "on' while the
Badgers were "off." NDSU came in and played at the peak of their talent and skill
- Wisconsin never even got close to playing at theirs.
So, how does a team play better?
A lot of it comes from their intensity - but maybe not in the way you think of
intensity.
There are four levels of intensity or energy that a team can reach. Which do
you think brings out the best performance?
1. Low Energy - Negative
2. High Energy - Positive
3. High Energy - Negative
4. Low Energy - Positive
Made you guess yet?
I rank them in this order: 2, 3, 4, 1
Peak performance is achieved not only with high energy, but also with a positive
approach to the competition. Think relaxed, calm and focused - things seem to
move in slow motion.
High energy with negative feelings will bring a good performance, but nowhere
near perfect. You may be tight, things move too fast and you will be unable to
see the "big picture."
Low energy with positive thinking is another step down - you will be too calm and
unfocused.
Low energy and negative thoughts - well, you are out of luck. In this state you
may swing wildly between tense and calm, overly focused or not focused at all.
So where do you fall when you are training? If you are unhappy with your results
- in practice or competition - take a look at your levels of energy and
intensity. Positive energy will go a long way towards helping you reach your
maximum level of perfomance.
Up to 90% of your performance is in your head. Take a look in there to bring
yourself to the next level.
Run Fast Not Hard
Coach K
PS Seen the movie Miracle? Another great example of this effect. In no way,
shape or form was the US hockey team better than the Russians. But they won the
game by being in the right state of mind, the right mental state and outperformed
a superior team with positive energy and team spirit.
PPS 3 to go...
Copyright, Tim Kauppinen, 2006
**This daily email does not take the place of professional medical advice.
Always consult a doctor before starting or changing any fitness
program.**
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Marshall, WI 53559 USA
608 655 3800 Phone
tkauppinen@charter.net
www.makesyoufast.com
How A Future Viking Blew A Hammie
How A Future Viking Blew A Hammie
Dear Friend,
As I stood in the rain and cold I watched as a world class speedster neared the
finish line. It was the Wisconsin State Track and Field meet and Michael Bennet
was about to qualify for the 100 meter dash finals.
It was not to be.
A few meters from the finish, the future Badger star and NFL running back winced
in pain as he pulled his hamstring. His season was over - he missed his chance
to run in the finals, win the championship and possibly set another state record.
Hamstring injuries are common in sports - especially in those athletes who run
fast.
Why do they occur so often? Could Michael Bennet have avoided his fate?
Now, I don't know for sure about this example, but in many cases, hamstring
problems occur because of muscle imbalance. The quadriceps becomes much stronger
than the hamstring and bad things happen.
How strong should your hamstrings be?
Believe it or not, your hamstrings should be about 75% as strong as your
quadriceps for best speed performance and injury prevention.
Just how strong are your hamstrings?
I remember a conversation with Mr. Bob Winkler a few years back when I was
coaching football with him. He talked about his strength training while he was
an offensive lineman with the Washington Redskins.
He said something a little like this: "I think a key to our strength training
was the fact that we worked hamstrings as a core exercise. Leg curls were done
heavy and with intensity - just like squats, cleans and bench."
Now, I believe there are better ways to work your hamstrings than leg curls, but
I'll also bet that the Skins form of training brought their players a lot closer
to the proper balance in leg strength.
What about you? Next time you hit the gym, jump on the leg extension and leg
curl machines. Perform your reps and compare the strength in your extensors
versus that of your flexors. You may be surprised at what you find.
Focus on achieving more balance and see what will happen to your performance.
Run Fast Not Hard
Coach K
PS Just 2 short days 'til my big announcement. Hold on to your hats cuz it's
going to be a doozy.
Copyright, Tim Kauppinen, 2006
**This daily email does not take the place of professional medical advice.
Always consult a doctor before starting or changing any fitness
program.**
This email is protected by copyright, 2006,
Tim Kauppinen. All rights reserved. Reproduction of
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Tim Kauppinen
248 Merrick Terrace Dr
Marshall, WI 53559 USA
608 655 3800 Phone
tkauppinen@charter.net
www.makesyoufast.com
Dear Friend,
As I stood in the rain and cold I watched as a world class speedster neared the
finish line. It was the Wisconsin State Track and Field meet and Michael Bennet
was about to qualify for the 100 meter dash finals.
It was not to be.
A few meters from the finish, the future Badger star and NFL running back winced
in pain as he pulled his hamstring. His season was over - he missed his chance
to run in the finals, win the championship and possibly set another state record.
Hamstring injuries are common in sports - especially in those athletes who run
fast.
Why do they occur so often? Could Michael Bennet have avoided his fate?
Now, I don't know for sure about this example, but in many cases, hamstring
problems occur because of muscle imbalance. The quadriceps becomes much stronger
than the hamstring and bad things happen.
How strong should your hamstrings be?
Believe it or not, your hamstrings should be about 75% as strong as your
quadriceps for best speed performance and injury prevention.
Just how strong are your hamstrings?
I remember a conversation with Mr. Bob Winkler a few years back when I was
coaching football with him. He talked about his strength training while he was
an offensive lineman with the Washington Redskins.
He said something a little like this: "I think a key to our strength training
was the fact that we worked hamstrings as a core exercise. Leg curls were done
heavy and with intensity - just like squats, cleans and bench."
Now, I believe there are better ways to work your hamstrings than leg curls, but
I'll also bet that the Skins form of training brought their players a lot closer
to the proper balance in leg strength.
What about you? Next time you hit the gym, jump on the leg extension and leg
curl machines. Perform your reps and compare the strength in your extensors
versus that of your flexors. You may be surprised at what you find.
Focus on achieving more balance and see what will happen to your performance.
Run Fast Not Hard
Coach K
PS Just 2 short days 'til my big announcement. Hold on to your hats cuz it's
going to be a doozy.
Copyright, Tim Kauppinen, 2006
**This daily email does not take the place of professional medical advice.
Always consult a doctor before starting or changing any fitness
program.**
This email is protected by copyright, 2006,
Tim Kauppinen. All rights reserved. Reproduction of
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express written consent of Tim Kauppinen.
Tim Kauppinen
248 Merrick Terrace Dr
Marshall, WI 53559 USA
608 655 3800 Phone
tkauppinen@charter.net
www.makesyoufast.com
