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THE EDGE Sports Performance Training Journal
Spring 2005



GAME SPEED

Everyone knows that speed gives you an edge, but it takes GAME SPEED
to make an impact. Game speed is that special combination of specific
physical and mental qualities to succeed in your sport.

in this issue

FEATURED DRILL: Hex Agility
What Is Game Speed?
Speeding Up Your Mind
SPEED: Can We Make Athletes Faster?
How Coaches Can Talk to Female Athletes About Nutrition


What Is Game Speed?


Every spring the NFL holds its annual "combine" in Inndianapolis, IN.
Athletes are tested in the forty and several agility test. Coaches
and scouts line up to watch and help them make multi-million dollar
decisions on who to pick.

Every year there are some players that smoke these tests with
incredible speed, and flop as players on the field. Why? They don't
have Game Speed. The combination of physical movement skills and
mental abilities to apply their speed in the sport.

Read on...

Speeding Up Your Mind

We've all had it, we've all been there, it's that place in time when
everything "clicks." When our mind and body are completely merged -
and our performance flows without conscious thought. When the game
seems to slow down - when in actuality, it's your mind that is
experiencing the game in "real time." This experience is the essence
of Mind Speed! This article will explain how to increase your mind
speed and

Read on...

SPEED: Can We Make Athletes Faster?

Can we make athletes faster? YES. Yes, because there are physical
elements, such as sprint and agility technique, as well as increased
strength and power that can help create greater speed. Yes, because
there are mental components, such as concentration and awareness
control that allow athletes to use their physical speed in their
sport.

Read on...

How Coaches Can Talk to Female Athletes About Nutrition


"I try to be sensitive, but it is like walking on eggshells. I know
better than to compare athletes in terms of skinniness, but what am I
supposed to do if I really believe an athlete needs to lose weight to
get better? I feel it is my responsibility to say something, but I'm
afraid I will say the wrong thing." --National Team Coach.

Read on...

Get the GAMEspeed Edge!

Explosive acceleration in the first 1-5 steps
Read and react quicker to the game

The ability to DEcelerate (key for GameSpeed)

Faster stopping and change of direction

Improved movement efficiency for better stamina

Cool-down, Stretching & Myo-Fascial Release Techniques

Start by March 30th and receive 10% off!

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FEATURED DRILL: Hex Agility

Develop quickness and 1 step agility in multiple directions with this
effective and fun drill.

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