On my trip from Dallas to Finland I had a layover regardless of how I booked it that would last a little while in London.  Upon examining this fact, I figured why not stay a day and goof around a bit.  As I wrote yesterday, what I was most excited … [Read more...]

In every sport on almost every level coaches develop a strategy through which their athletes are best setup for success. Often times a coach can give and devise a perfect plan but it doesn't matter because the athlete neglects to implement it. … [Read more...]

I am currently sitting on the flight to London planning what the next couple days are going to look like before we start our camp in Finland.  Everyone who goes to London wants to hit the tourist spots.  Big Ben, The London Bridge, etc.  10 years … [Read more...]

I remember my first weightlifting competition like it was yesterday. It was at a Velocity Sports Training Center in Peachtree City, GA. I remember the weigh-in (61kg even), the waiting, and the warmups. However, I will never forget the feeling I … [Read more...]

Between a HUGE Galatians project getting turned in today and getting ready to travel to London/Finland today last night was quite the experience.  My final year of undergrad I swore I would never pull off a all-nighter ever again.  I swore it.  I … [Read more...]

One of my favorite parts of athletics is seeing normal red-blooded human beings achieve what seems impossible. LeBron's 50 point game, Curt Schilling's amazing game against the Yankees in the 2004 World Series with his hurt ankle, Michael Jordan's … [Read more...]

"So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God."~ 1 Corinthians 10:31One of the hardest parts of being Christlike is maintaining any sort of Christ likeness amidst a culture that is constantly attacking your faith. It's … [Read more...]

Post-Regionals and in preparation for the Southwest Regionals this weekend one of the things I learned the most is how important routine is.  I have always known the importance of routine when it comes to weightlifting competition.  However, the … [Read more...]

Today for our team competition workout at Crossfit Deep we took Froning up on his challenge and completed the "Sally Up/Sally Down" Workout.Video EvidenceMany would watch this workout and suspect that the amount of volume for the squats would turn … [Read more...]

"Far better is it to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure... than to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy nor suffer much, because they live in a gray twilight that knows not victory nor … [Read more...]

There are many times during my training when it is hard to remember the very words that I remind people of every day. It's hard to remember and trust is that there are seasons, focuses, and specific results oriented periods of my program. For … [Read more...]

Day 3 complete. There's too many emotions and too much mental exhaustion to convey how I feel right now. First time coaching at a major Crossfit event. All I can say is my blood pressure is forever elevated and my love for my athletes couldn't be … [Read more...]

One of the key elements needed in Olympic lifting is strong, stable hamstrings.  Specifically strong hamstrings allow the lifter the distinct advantage of staying over the bar for an extended period of time.  Weak hamstrings (like mine) prevent the … [Read more...]

Regionals Day 2 Summary:I said at the beginning of the day that for my individual athletes and for our team that today was the day to put on our hiking boots and climb.  They all took that comment to heart.We're not done yet but here are some of the … [Read more...]

I think we all have watched in person or heard about the incredible mobility and flexibility of small children. Specifically those right around the age of one when they learn to walk and squat on their own. Their capabilities at a young age create … [Read more...]