Head, Shoulders...

Yep, the next body part to pay close attention to is the shoulders. Very important for posture during speed and for allowing proper range of motion to elicit maximum speed. When you think about it, the little things do matter on game day. What you do walking to class or while at practice will dictate the final product when everyone is watching. Coach Price takes his young athletes through these drills each workout. He can be reach at jprice@thegordoninstitute.com or schedule a workout with him by calling 410-828-8218 today.

8 Tips to make you faster!

Running is a skill that can be improved with practice. Having check points and an consistent vocabulary helps make speed training more productive. Not all sports run as someone would when on a track, but proper form is necessary if you are trying to run away from the pack this season. Check out the first of eight tips featured on InsideLacrosse.com. To learn more about running mechanics and improving your game day performance, contact Coach Taylor at rtaylor@thegordoninstitute.com or call GISP at 410-828-8218.

IL posts new drill from GISP

With tons of drills to be shared, this one starts up a bunch of patters, workouts, and footwork drills that can be integrated into warm-ups, conditioning, practice, and used to improve your feet when no one is watching. With a picture, write-up, and a video, we think you will get the concept and be using this drill in your next workout. Click here to find out what IL thought was worth posting as their featured workout of the week. If you have questions, email Coach Taylor at rtaylor@thegordoninstitute.com or call the Gordon Institute to schedule your team's training session, 410-828-8218. Lacrosse season will be here soon. Will you be ready?

What Are You Snacking On?

In an earlier post I commented on preparing your meals ahead of time so that you can stay on track to reach your goals. I also mentioned packing healthy snacks to have throughout the day. By healthy snacks I do not mean crackers, candy, chips, muffins, etc. One of the best snacks to munch on throughout the day is almonds. I keep almonds nearby everywhere I go, literally. I have a bag in my office, another bag in my car, and one in my book bag. If almonds aren’t your thing, try some of these other  healthy options to keep you on track to reach your goals: plain yogurt (that’s not filled with sugar), other nuts or seeds, cottage cheese, a piece of fruit with a little bit of peanut butter maybe, or a dry protein blend to mix with some water or milk.

Josh Price, the Assistant Sports Performance Coach, is a Baltimore native who brings knowledge of the areas youth programs to the Gordon Institute. His experience with Parisi at LifeBridge, Boys Latin Football, and Loyola University Maryland all adds to his training style. Josh is active with local FCA functions and can be joined for huddles at Boys Latin. To schedule for Coach Price’s Speed Camp or to get started with Fit Club call 410-828-8218 or email him at JPrice@TheGordonInstitute.com.

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GISP continues the IL Tip of The Day

 

They even show the mistakes! Man Inside Lacrosse is a tough crew. This series of video clips and drills was even more fun to do than it looks in this clip. Ryan Rabidou from Inside Lacrosse was willing to get right in and try the drills. Looking forward to showcasing more intermediate and advanced drills as the relationship between GISP's Director of Sports Performance, Robert Taylor, grows with Inside Lacrosse. Check out the tip of the day on IL by clicking here.

Coach Taylor featured on STACK!

 

And the tips keep on coming from Coach Taylor! This one features three videos and some good old fashion questions and answers from a recent interview with Coach Taylor and STACK. Check out the post by clicking the STACK logo above. Let us know what you think of what Coach Taylor had to say by leaving a comment below.

Coach Taylor featured in Inside Lacrosse!

The Director of Sports Performance at the Gordon Institute for Sports Performance, Robert Taylor will be featured on Inside Lacrosse. Check out the first video by clicking here. There will be blog posts and more video clips coming this week and through the remainder of the month to help showcase what Coach Taylor is doing to help prepare the lacrosse players that train at GISP for the upcoming season. For more information on the unique sport-appropriate training programs that Coach Taylor has developed for lacrosse, as well as many other sports, please call 410-828-8218 or email him at rtaylor@thegordoninstitute.com.