Fitness & Sports Performance

A word many times is all it takes to create a thought and when that thought ignites a proper action, MAGIC happens.

Learn that the brain represents optical illusion as a delayed reality.  Research has shown a delay of about 15 milliseconds before the brain can register the illusory motion as if it was real.  This makes a valid point on sports and athlets why aren't we providing tools to train the brain for this delayed reality? 

We will discuss how to make data you get work for you to become the best possible version of yourself.  We  will have Andrew  Beattie from Silver Back Athlete out of Sarasota, FL to discuss the tools he uses and how he impliments this into his training programs.

Coaches provide directions teachers explain why something should be executed a certain way. Big difference that can make a major impact on the learning curve.

Achieve what's humanily possible by programing this master mindset with relaxation and visualization.

Learn concepts that every great hitter in baseball or softball possesses.  If it's in their training, preparation or in game adjustments all elite hitters have these traits in common.

Muscles can absorb and create force as well as any tissue in the body..as a matter of fact it's one of the greatest adaptative tissue we have as humans.

As a baseball or softball player walk up to the plate with confidence know your game plan.  How many outs the situation are all part of the plan before you approach the batters box.

Be relentless in your journey in goals you set for yourself..don't let road blocks stop you from moving and plowing forward with your vision in sight. 

Kevin Monahan former NFL player and coach for 30+ years will discuss what he looks for in players that could play at the collegiate level.  What attitributes would you look for in a player  you would want to represent your program as a football coach?  Coach Monahan had the opportunity to coached Jeff Heuerman in High School, the current tightend for the Denver Broncos.

Mike Wexler, owner, of Skill Position Pride has trained and helped numerious top athletes become better football players through his guidance. Mike will discuss some of the drills and exercises he uses to help players become faster and quicker, as well as explain the mindset of a football player. Coach Wexler also dives into the issues that bog down high school football programs today. He offers his soultions to getting those programs on track, with the main focus being to aid young athletes to become game changing players under the lights on Friday night.  

Bryce Biel is the head baseball strength coach at Marmion Academy in St. Charles, Illinois.  He learned many of his training philosophies at IMG academy in Bradenton, Florida and now runs his Legacy Sports Performance academy in Illinois.  Bryce will speak about how and when you should incorporate specific training with athletes including plyometric exercises.

Bobby Roan, lead baseball and softball hitting instructor and owner at Roan baseball & softball academy in St Charles, Illinois, shares some of his favorite hitting drills and some of the biggest issues he has seen in hitters over the years.  He is great friends with Hitting Coach Kevin Long of the NY Mets.  If you are a baseball or softball player looking for new and challenging drills this will be a game changer for you. 

Coach Cox is currently the head coach at Paris Junior College in Texas. Coach Cox came to Paris Junior College from the University of West Alabama where, in 2015, he helped lead the tigers to a 42-11 record.  With Coach Cox's experience he knows what it takes to be successful on the field and one of the most important aspects is getting the proper players that fit into his program.  Coach Cox will discuss what he looks for in players and the intangibles that sometimes goes unnoticed to the averge person but is vital to coaches.  He will discuss how showcase videos are important in the recruiting process and how social media has a major impact on this process.  

Parents have so much to do with the success and failures of their son or daugther and it's not a subject I feel is discussed enough. How should I talk to my son or daugther after a bad game or tough loss?  What about expectaions are you looking for your son or daugther to be successful b/c you where or where not?  Are you living thru you son or daughter and not letting them be their own person? 

The training lab is a great place to learn strategies that has helped thousands of people and athletes.  Now you don't have to be in Naples FL to get all the benefits of training at TOTD.  

Dan Tiant owner of Alpha Omega Sports Group discusses some of the things you need to consider when deciding between college baseball vs professional baseball after high school. Dan has guided many elite athletes in the decision process every June during the MLB Draft.

Phil is a former big league catcher for the San Fransisco Giants. He will discuss and talk some hitting tips he uses with some of his likes like Rangers first round pick Josh Morgan & Daniel Robertson with the Tampa Bay Rays. He will share some of his secrets he uses with his hitters.

Water is one of the main reasons for life and if we don't drink enough our bodies begin to shut down. How much should you be drinking a day?

I'm going to tell you what the best pitch in baseball is and hint it's not a fastball, curveball or slider.