2013 Offense Combine Result Based NFL Draft Predictions

With the NFL draft beginning Thursday, Columbus, Ohio, native Adam Kessler, makes his draft predictions for the fourth time based solely on the players combine performance and results.  Adam makes predictions for the round the player will be drafted in, for most of the positions, utilizing their performance in the 40 yard dash and other measurables from their combine performance.  Todays predictions are for offensive players.  To see who this speed trainer picked for running back, wide receiver, tight end, tackle, guard and center, click here:  2013 Offense Combine Result Based NFL Draft Predictions

Kobe's Achilles Tendon Injury

With Kobe Bryant being done for the next 6-8 months due to his recent Achilles tendon tear, was it possible to have avoided this injury?  Looking back at the Lakers season, it is worth mentioning that every key player has missed play time due to injury.  Adam Kessler of Columbus, Ohio, feels the Laker management allowed Coach D'Antoni to play 34 year old Kobe "like a fiend his last games."  Even young athletes need rest and proper preparation to play the number of games/minutes they do.
To read more from this speed trainer, click here:  Kobe's Achilles Tendon Injury

School Lunch- Is It Enough For Your Athlete?

With a rise in obesity in our youth, the Healthy, Hungry-Free Kids Act was implemented last fall in our nations schools.  What does this Act mean for your athlete?  It is possible that they are not taking in enough calories to fuel their bodies through a practice and/or game.  Adam Kessler of Columbus, Ohio, takes a look at some of the guidelines of the Act and gives some pointers on how you can help your athlete to get the right amount of calories needed.  Click here to see what this speed trainer suggests:  School Lunch- Is It Enough For Your Athlete?

Track- Spring Sport To Consider Doing

If you are not participating in a traditional spring sport, maybe you should consider track and field.  This is a sport where there is actually a need for a significant number of participants of different skills and body types.  Adam Kessler of Columbus, Ohio, gives a quick rundown to the benefits of participating in track, whether it's to get you conditioned for summer workouts in preparation for your fall sport, the sportsmanship, etc.  Click here to see why this speed trainer would encourage you to consider track:  Track- Spring Sport To Consider Doing

Improving Lateral Quickness - The Secret Is....

Will your lateral speed improve if you focus mainly on improving your linear speed?  By focusing on running mechanics, leg strength and adding in some agility and foot quickness drills, this speed trainer gives an example of a recent athlete who did just that.  Adam Kessler is a trainer in the Columbus, Ohio, area who works with a wide range of athletes.  In his training, he addresses the running mechanics and strength gains for optimal speed improvement for both linear and lateral speed.  To read more about his "secret" to improving lateral quickness, click here:  Improving Lateral Quickness- The Secret Is...

Questions Athlete's Parents Should Ask

Has your athlete recently finished their basketball season?  If so, are they now going to be participating on an AAU travel team, will they be moving on to a spring sport or are they going to attempt participating in both?  Adam Kessler, of Columbus, Ohio, takes a look at these and other questions parents are facing when it comes to their childs participation in multiple sports, or whether to focus more on developing their skills in only one sport.  This is a tough and debatable area for many anymore.  Take a look at this speed trainers input on this subject by clicking here:  Questions Athlete's Parents Should Ask

Watch An Athlete Improve Her Running Form

Speed trainer, Adam Kessler invites you to view this video of one of his recent athletes speed and running form transformation.  In a mere 2 months participation in his speed training program, you can see how her mechanics and speed positively changed.  She dropped her 10 and 20 yard dash times by almost .2 of a second and increased her vertical jump by 2"!  Click her to see how this Columbus, Ohio, trainer helped this softball athlete:  Watch An Athlete Improve Her Running Form