Fencing Is DEFINITELY A Sport!

 

Like most of you, my knowledge of fencing was taken from scenes in movies…. The one between Inigo Montoya and Wesley (The Dread Pirate Roberts) in “The Princess Bride” comes to mind!  Of course, although quite entertaining, just a slight exaggeration of the true “sport” of fencing.  Yes, that’s right, I said SPORT!

Fencing requires speed, strength, balance and a very sharp (and quick) mind!  Strategy is constantly in the forefront as is reaction time.  Sound familiar?  Virtually every sport in the true sense of the word requires all of these skill sets.  I might even go as far as saying fencing is “more” of a sport than some of our more “mainstream” sports.  I’ll leave that open for debate, so talk amongst yourselves.

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Don’t Ignore Your “MENTAL” Training!

 

We are always getting feedback and information regarding the “physical” aspects of sports and how to train hard, etc.  Rarely do we get much about the “mental” aspects of sports.  Certainly not at the high school level…..  Here is a great article we would like to share from Dr. Rob Bell that might help shed some light on other areas of your sport that you want to work on……

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WHAT is a Letter of Intent?

 

For any high school athletes, parents and even some coaches, you always hear about signing a “Letter of Intent” or the BIG “Signing Day”, etc.  It is amazing that a lot of people don’t really know what is involved with the Letter of Intent, other than the fact that it represents an athlete’s commitment to a particular college.  Here is a little information that should prove helpful…..

National Letter of Intent Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the National Letter of Intent?

2. What happens if I sign a National Letter of Intent and then decide to go to a different college?

3. Can a college or university reduce or cancel my scholarship during the academic year?

4. How long does a scholarship last and can the college cancel my scholarship after the first year?

 

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KNOW The Recruiting Terms!

 

There is quite a bit of “jargon” out there when it comes to being recruited in high school or junior college sports!   With that said, some terms are more important than others.  Don’t wait and rely on your coaches or parents to guide you when it comes to understanding the recruiting process or its terminology.   Instead, KNOW the terms yourself so that you will have more control of the process and won’t cross the line anywhere.

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The NAIA – Small Colleges, Huge Rewards!

 

It seems for most high school student-athletes and their parents, the dream of going to college and playing their sport via scholarship means being seen on ESPN every Saturday or on the pages of Sports Illustrated.  Well, the reality is that there are only so many scholarship openings to be filled and a thousand times that of recruits looking to fill them!  Not to mention, not everyone is the caliber of athlete that can fill a Division I or even a Division II roster spot.

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Summer Training – BE SMART!

 

Notice that fewer and fewer high school athletes are “sleeping in” during the summer?  They have determination and a commitment to helping their high school’s team for the upcoming season and don’t mind the sacrifice.  Most athletes see that this type of dedication can provide a special “dynamic” to the team and the workouts during the summer can bring them to a different level.  All wanting to work harder than the year before in order to gain that top spot in the post season! 

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Chocolate Milk After Workouts?

 

Chocolate Milk after a strenuous workout?  I know, it sounded really weird to me as well!  I can remember when I was young and after running like a mad man, I would come home and down a glass of regular milk and all it did for me was to make me “barf up a lung”!

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DON’T Act Like You’ve Been There!

 

Anyone who has seen sports on TV or watched sports movies has heard the comment “Act like you’ve been there before!”  Of course, it refers to professional athletes over-celebrating and acting stupid after doing something expected of them in a game.  They’re professionals, so act like a professional………

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Flexibility and Strength For Your Shoulders

 
There are so many different exercises and training aids out there that can be suggested for strengthening your shoulders and providing the flexibility needed for a great range of motion.  Not being a professional trainer, nor an Orthapedic Doctor, we search for great options that are recommended by those “professionals.
 
We particularly like the YTWL exercise circuit.  It is simple, not much room is needed, nor major equiptment.  A simple bench, physioball and some very light weight dumbells are all that is used.
 

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Summer Training – A Key To Success

 

Notice that fewer and fewer high school athletes are “sleeping in” during the summer?  They have determination and a commitment to helping their high school’s team for the upcoming season and don’t mind the sacrifice.

Most athletes see that this type of dedication can provide a “special” dynamic and the workouts during the summer can bring a team to a different level.  All wanting to work harder than the year before in order to gain that top spot in the post season!

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