As we prepare for Week 3 of the Regionals I can't help but be reminded of some simple truths of athletic performance. Primarily, it is important that you remember that your talent, gifting, and performance is granted to you by the Lord. For that … [Read more...]

Good coaching requires attention to individualization when it comes to the lifts. Good coaches don't ask their lifters to perform every lift the same as everyone else. Good coaches recognize the biomechanical differences in each and every lifter and … [Read more...]

Over the past couple weeks I have been either sent or stumbled upon a couple blogs from Donny Shankle. If you have no idea who Donny Shankle is then either (a) you live under a rock or (b) you live under a rock. Seriously, if you have no idea who … [Read more...]

Week 2 is in the books. I knew this past week to be a big and likely most stressful week for Power and Grace. Mike and I were separated this week while he helped Emily in Northwest and I handled Sasser and JoEllyn in Central East. There was a lot … [Read more...]

As predicted, Day 2 is the separator. Across the world many top competitors found themselves nose-to-nose with damage control. Strict HSPU and Legless Rope Climbs can only be completed so fast. Those movements simply do not allow an athlete to … [Read more...]

Let me first begin by stating that I have never experienced the Central East Regional in person and if you think you know how good this Regional is and have not experienced it firsthand, let me assure you, you have no idea.Yesterday went just as we … [Read more...]

I'm here. The SEC Championship of Crossfit Regionals. As we kick off what will likely be the most nerve-racking and stressful weekend of the Regionals, I am honestly more excited than nervous. Both JoEllyn and Sasser are stacked in the second heat … [Read more...]

I'm on a flight to the Central East Regional and have started reading Isaiah. If anyone has ever taken notice of the introductory chapter of Isaiah they will notice the nature and reason behind much of the first half of Isaiah's prophesy. The … [Read more...]

Let me first start by stating that I know this blog post will ruffle some feathers. I'm okay with it only because it does not take much to ruffle the feathers of staunch, tunnel-visioned USA weightlifting coaches. Secondly everyone lifts the best way … [Read more...]

If you have been following the Power and Grace Weightlifting cycle then you're currently in the tail end of a preparatory cycle for a June 7 meet. June 7th is the final weekend to qualify for the Senior National Championships. The cycle will taper … [Read more...]

The Christian athlete's biggest struggle is often one of motivation. So much so that often this idea is the center of blogs, books, and articles written for athletes. Sermons are preached to this end. Apparel has been created to remind us who we … [Read more...]

With the first-round of Regionals complete there is a whole lot to reflect on. I want to give a massive shout out to the three Power and Grace athletes from the North Central regionals. Minus the couple of hiccups along the way these athletes … [Read more...]

Happy Mother's Day to all our mom's out there. First year for me getting to say Happy Mother's Day to my wife. Pretty cool new phase of our life!The day two workouts proved to be the true test for the regional level athlete. We knew that events … [Read more...]

nThe individuals are preparing to begin day two. Power and Grace had a excellent first day outperforming some of our own expectations and landing more than our fair share of top 10 workouts and top 10 finishes in total standings.Up in the North … [Read more...]

I'm writing this blog the night before the kick-off of North Central.  Keep your eyes open this weekend for three different athletes.  Tristan Erlenbaugh, Phil Kniep, and Kara Paslay.  I will be updating yall regularly on how they handle the … [Read more...]