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REPLAY, Fueled by Gatorade(R) Returns for Season Two By Tradingmarkets.comFebruary 26, 2010
Today, The Gatorade Company and FOX Sports Net announce the second season of the successful, original program, REPLAY the Series, Fueled by Gatorade, which re-stages classic games between some of the nation's biggest high school sports rivalries. In its second season, REPLAY will reunite two high school hockey powerhouses from Detroit - the Trenton Trojans and the Detroit Catholic Central Shamrocks - who were unable to finish their second match up of the 1999 season after a life threatening injury forced an early end to the game with the score tied 4-4.
"Hockey passion runs deep in Detroit, and is felt throughout the community," said Brendan Shanahan, NHL Vice-President and former Detroit Red Wings forward. "The NHL is thrilled Gatorade is giving the original players of these two teams a second chance to settle their score in front of all their friends and family."
To get ready for their once-in-a-lifetime rematch, the Trenton and DCC players will take part in a customized 8-week training and nutrition program developed by the Gatorade Sports Science Institute (GSSI) and implemented with the help of professionals from Velocity Sports Performance. GSSI has worked with elite and professional athletes for more than 25 years and will help the Trenton and DCC squads understand their individual fueling needs as athletes before, during and after their on- and off-ice training sessions.
"We are looking forward to working with these athletes to prove once you're an athlete, you're always an athlete," said Sarah Robb O'Hagan, chief marketing officer of Gatorade. "It's an honor to be able to prepare these teams to come together in the spirit of sport, passion and good natured rivalry as they compete for their schools one last time."
The REPLAY game is tentatively scheduled to take place in early May and a documentary produced by FOX Sports Net about the REPLAY athletes' journey will air nationwide in June.
"This is an exciting opportunity to collaborate with Gatorade on a very creative and home grown project," said Read Jackson, FSN's senior vice president of production and executive producer of REPLAY. "The tone of the REPLAY documentary series provides a trip down memory lane as viewers get to vicariously re-live their high school sports experience, whether they played on a team or not."
As the Trenton and DCC players prepare for their game, REPLAY fans can follow their journey by visiting www.replaytheseries.com, the official home of REPLAY. Visitors to the site can also check out the first season of REPLAY that featured one of the nation's biggest high school football rivalries between the Easton Area Red Rovers and the Phillipsburg Stateliners.
REPLAY, a series of sports documentaries focusing on rematches between great rivalries, is based on an original concept from the creative teams at Gatorade and TBWAChiatDay Los Angeles.
April 28, 2008
Many
Velocity Sports Performance athletes were selected higher than their
anticipated draft day selection after training at Velocity Sports Performance
between their college season and the NFL Combine or Pro Days. Virginia
Tech offensive tackle Duane Brown, saw his draft day status rise to a first
round pick with the Houston Texans after projected to be selected in the second
round.
One
of the biggest beneficiaries of training at Velocity Sports Performance was Notre Dame tight end John Carlson, whose
fourth round projection was amplified when he was selected with the seventh
pick in the second round by the Seattle Seahawks.
“I
really like Velocity Sports Performance because of the scientific approach they
take to training,” said Carlson. “We do evaluations on camera, so you can look
at your technique to see what you are doing wrong and make corrections. The training I’ve benefited the most is the
running. The technique work on starts,
acceleration and full speed.”
Originally
projected to be drafted in the third-round or later, Michigan quarterback Chad Henne was selected in the second round
to the Miami Dolphins where many NFL analysts believe he has a great chance of
becoming the Dolphins starter this season.
Henne has attributed much of his improvement to training at Velocity
Sports Performance stating, “The Velocity coaches are great. They helped me tremendously with agility, speed,
and strength. Everything that goes into
every aspect of being an athlete.”
Notre Dame defensive tackle Trevor Laws saw his draft day value rise dramatically after impressive
stats at the NFL Combine and the Senior Bowl.
Laws, drafted with the sixteenth pick in the second round, put up an
remarkable 35 reps on the bench press.
“I
feel like the guys here at Velocity Sports Performance did a great job allowing
me to peak right before the Senior Bowl.
They worked me out hard in the weeks prior and let me come back up at
the right moment,” said Laws. “I’ve gained about 35-pounds of muscle since I’ve
started working out with Velocity Sports Performance.”
Other
notable improvements came with two athletes who were originally projected to
not be drafted during this year’s NFL Draft. Richmond running back Timothy
Hightower and West Virginia
defenseive back Ryan Mundy both were drafted this weekend in the fifth
round to Arizona and the sixth round to Pittsburgh respectively. Mundy, who wasn’t invited to the combine, was
able to impress the Steelers scouts through his pro day numbers.
With
increased competition to make a roster, training and conditioning with Velocity
Sports Performance gave these athletes an edge over those competing for the
same draft spots. Velocity Sports
Performance made these athletes faster, stronger and more explosive. Improving their stamina is both a result and
a benefit of the conditioning process, which will serve these Velocity Sports
Performance athletes well as they begin the next level in their careers.
“We
are extremely proud of all the pro football prospects that prepared for the NFL
Draft at Velocity Sports Performance centers this year,” said Loren Seagrave, Founder of Velocity Sports
Performance. “Athletes who train at Velocity Sports Performance perform at
their peak because the cutting-edge programs implemented by our Sports
Performance Directors and Performance Coaches across the country have been
specifically designed to optimize the building blocks of athleticism: speed;
power; and agility. These are measurable qualities that the NFL combine and
scouts use to determine the likelihood of each prospect’s success in the NFL.”
About Velocity Sports
Performance
Velocity Sports Performance, the industry leader in providing advanced sports performance training for athletes of all skill levels and ages, was founded in 1999 by world-renowned coach Loren Seagrave, a five-time NCAA champion coach, who trained Olympic, professional and major college athletes. At Velocity Sports Performance, athletes of any skill level from age eight through adult can realize their potential through advanced training programs taught by degreed and certified coaches, scientifically designed to increase speed, power and agility, while reducing the risk of sports-related injuries. There are over 65 Velocity Sports Performance facilities across the United States, each with an average of 19,000 square feet of state-of-the-art facilities. Visit www.velocitysp.com for more information on training programs and franchise opportunities.
In
2007, 45 Velocity Sports Performance clients were drafted or signed free-agent
contracts with professional teams following the 2007 NFL Draft. Since its
inception in 1999, Velocity Sports Performance has trained over 400
professional football players throughout their careers including Justin Tuck,
Ryan Grant, Braylon Edwards, Larry Fitzgerald, DeMarcus Ware, Marques Colston
and Jeff Garcia.
Velocity Sports Performance, the industry leader in providing advanced sports performance training for athletes of all skill levels and ages, was founded in 1999 by world-renowned coach Loren Seagrave, a five-time NCAA champion coach, who trained Olympic, professional and major college athletes. At Velocity Sports Performance, athletes of any skill level from age eight through adult can realize their potential through advanced training programs taught by degreed and certified coaches, scientifically designed to increase speed, power and agility, while reducing the risk of sports-related injuries. There are over 65 Velocity Sports Performance facilities across the United States, each with an average of 19,000 square feet of state-of-the-art facilities. Visit www.velocitysp.com for more information on training programs and franchise opportunities.
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April 24, 2008
The
73rd NFL Draft, held in New York City
April 26th and 27th, is the foundation for major college football players and
free agents to begin their careers in the NFL.
With only 255 players chosen in the 18-hour draft, the competition at
NFL Training Camps will be fierce for the few spots available.
With
increased competition to make an opening day roster, training and conditioning
with Velocity Sports Performance give athletes an edge over those competing for
the same roster spots. Velocity Sports
Performance helps make athletes faster, stronger and more explosive. Improved stamina is both a result and a
benefit of the conditioning process, which will serve Velocity Sports
Performance athletes well as they get to the next level in their careers.
Many
Velocity Sports Performance athletes have seen their draft day projections rise
since they began training at Velocity Sports Performance. Originally projected to be drafted in the
third-round or later, Michigan quarterback Chad Henne has seen his stock rise to a
potential first rounder after a remarkable Senior Bowl performance, earning him
MVP honors for the North offense. Henne trained
before and after the Senior Bowl at Velocity Sports Performance in Southern California,
and credited his strong performance and preparation to Velocity.
Peter
King, from Sports Illustrated, states “The hot name as we enter the final five pre-draft
days? Michigan
quarterback Chad Henne. Two scouts I
trust told me over the weekend they like him better than they like [Matt]
Ryan. There’s a team somewhere between 8
and 17 interested in drafting Henne with a first-round pick.”
After
an outstanding Senior Bowl and impressive bench press performance at the NFL
Combine, Notre Dame defensive tackle
Trevor Laws has seen his value rise to a potential first or second-round
draft choice. Laws began impressing NFL
scouts with his amazing Senior Bowl performance leading the defense in solo
tackles, sacks, and fumble recoveries, earning him the Most Outstanding Lineman
award. Laws also trained at Velocity
Sports Performance in Southern California in
preparation for the Senior Bowl, NFL Combine and Pro Day.
Velocity
Sports Performance in Naples, Florida,
trained West Virginia defensive back Ryan Mundy, who was not invited to the NFL Combine,
yet was able to show off the results of his training during his Pro Day. The 6-foot-1, 215-pound Mundy completed the
40-yeard dash in 4.5 seconds, the pro shuttle in 4.2 and recorded marks for 10
feet, 10 inches in the broad jump and 36 inches in the vertical to attract NFL
teams. Since his outstanding performance
at Pro Day, Mundy has visited with the Seahawks, Texans, Vikings and Steelers
and is projected to be a second-day pick, from virtual unknown.
Purdue center Robbie Powell has also impressed many scouts after training with
Velocity Sports Performance in Carlsbad.
After training with Velocity Sports Performance, Powell was able to
improve his pre-training pro day scores dramatically. Powell’s pro day numbers would have ranked
him second overall for Centers at the NFL Combine in the 40-yard dash (0.29
second improvement) and the pro shuttle (0.18 second improvement).
Some
other collegiate athletes that have chosen Velocity Sports Performance to
prepare for their NFL career include:
"We
are extremely proud of all the pro football prospects that prepared for the NFL
Draft at Velocity Sports Performance centers this year,” said Loren Seagrave, Founder of Velocity Sports
Performance. “Athletes who train at Velocity Sports Performance perform at
their peak because the cutting-edge programs implemented by our Sports
Performance Directors and Performance Coaches across the country have been
specifically designed to optimize the building blocks of athleticism: speed;
power; and agility. These are measurable qualities that the NFL combine and
scouts use to determine the likelihood of each prospect’s success in the NFL.”
| Player Name | Position | College |
| Keith Rivers | Linebacker | USC |
| Brian Brohm | Quarterback | Louisville |
| John Carlson | Tight End | Notre Dame |
| Adrian Arrington | Wide Receiver | Michigan |
| Jamar Adams | Defensive Back | Michigan |
| Mike Hart | Running Back | Michigan |
| Adam Kraus | Offensive Guard | Michigan |
| John Sullivan | Center | Notre Dame |
| DeJuan Tribble | Cornerback | Boston College |
| Drew Radovich | Offensive Tackle | USC |
| John David Booty | Quarterback | USC |
| Kolo Kapanui | Tight End | Texas A&M |
| Dominic Lewis | Defensive End | Kentucky |
| Gabe Hall | Defensive Tackle | Vanderbilt |
| Kyle Lockett | Defensive Tackle | Urbana |
| DeMarco McNair | Running Back | Middle Tennessee State |
| Bradley Robinson | Defensive Back | Middle Tennessee State |
| Scott Kuhn | Tight End | Louisville |
In
2007, 45 Velocity Sports Performance clients were drafted or signed free-agent
contracts with professional teams following the 2007 NFL Draft. Since its
inception in 1999, Velocity Sports Performance has trained over 400
professional football players throughout their careers including Justin Tuck,
Ryan Grant, Braylon Edwards, Larry Fitzgerald, DeMarcus Ware, Marques Colston
and Jeff Garcia.
About Velocity Sports
Performance
Velocity Sports Performance, the industry leader in providing advanced sports performance training for athletes of all skill levels and ages, was founded in 1999 by world-renowned coach Loren Seagrave, a five-time NCAA champion coach, who trained Olympic, professional and major college athletes. At Velocity Sports Performance, athletes of any skill level from age eight through adult can realize their potential through advanced training programs taught by degreed and certified coaches, scientifically designed to increase speed, power and agility, while reducing the risk of sports-related injuries. There are over 65 Velocity Sports Performance facilities across the United States, each with an average of 19,000 square feet of state-of-the-art facilities. Visit www.velocitysp.com for more information on training programs and franchise opportunities.
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Velocity Sports Performance, the industry leader in providing advanced sports performance training for athletes of all skill levels and ages, was founded in 1999 by world-renowned coach Loren Seagrave, a five-time NCAA champion coach, who trained Olympic, professional and major college athletes. At Velocity Sports Performance, athletes of any skill level from age eight through adult can realize their potential through advanced training programs taught by degreed and certified coaches, scientifically designed to increase speed, power and agility, while reducing the risk of sports-related injuries. There are over 65 Velocity Sports Performance facilities across the United States, each with an average of 19,000 square feet of state-of-the-art facilities. Visit www.velocitysp.com for more information on training programs and franchise opportunities.
Articles
"I'm valuable. I will fight." By Erin Stone DimryMarch 03, 2010
Rancho Bernardo and Poway area teens gathered inside a warehouse to learn self-awareness and self-defense. "As a mother of five, the tragic deaths of Chelsea King and Amber DuBois led me to question the lessons I've taught, or haven't taught, my four daughters. I knew other parents were having the same thoughts and doubts," said Erin Stone Dimry, owner (with her husband Charles) of Velocity Sports Performance, the event's host and sponsor.
The response to the event was so huge that two more free classes have been scheduled at the Rancho Bernardo location and a third will be held at Velocity's Carlsbad facility. "Part of belonging to a community is just getting involved. I had no idea our small idea would grow so big," Dimry said.
The teens were taught to evaluate their surroundings, identify possible risks or predators and behave in a way to avoid an attack. They were also taught to be confident and possessive of their own safety. "We know you all have been raised to be polite and respectful," said Anne Yatch of Sealed Mindset. "But if someone is making you feel uncomfortable, trust your gut and don't be polite. Decide ahead of time that you are valuable and you will fight."
Sensei Danny of United Studios of Self-Defense reminded the teens that they did not need to be martial artists to defend their bodies teaching them simple escape maneuvers like pinching. "If you are grabbed, the most important thing is that you strike quickly and confidently. You don't need a series of moves. You need only to surprise your attacker enough to make him let go." He also taught the teens to use the power of their voice by yelling confidently as well.
In addition to the free classes, Sealed Mindset offers online awareness and personal safety training and Velocity is teaming up with United Studios of Self Defense to offer a special Self Defense for Athletes class each Saturday at Velocity. Like any other skill, self-protection and self-defense requires practice.
March 03, 2010
Mikhael Ricks uses 7 years of NFL experience to prepare future pros.
Every year in February, some of the NFL's hottest prospects are invited to
Because of this, Velocity owner Charles Dimry partnered with NFL Combine prep guru, Doug Hix, to launch Pro Prep training in 2008. This year, Pro Prep athletes posted outstanding NFL Combine reulsts. Highlights include Simoni Lawrence who had the 2nd highest vertical leap of all linebackers and was one of the 10 fastest linebackers as well; Kyle Bosworth who recorded the 2nd fastest 3 cone and shuttle times among linebackers, drills that measure a linebackers athleticism better than any other; Jeff Byers who was the 6th strongest lineman; and Jared Perry who was in the top 10 among wide receivers in the broad jump and 3 cone drill which measures a receivers ability to run a direction changing route at high speeds.
Equally important, all Pro Prep athletes received excellent feedback on their execution of the position specific football drills thanks in large part to careful instruction by NFL veterans Charles Dimry and Mikhael Ricks. Jared Perry demonstrated great hands in the gauntlet and other wide receiver drills and Kyle Bosworth was complimented for his great feet in the defensive football drills.
Last year's NFL draft class featured 5 of the fastest running backs at the NFL Combine including Ian Johnson who posted the 2nd fastest RB time and RB Javon Ringer who posted the fastest shuttle time of the year. Hix' longevity in preparing NFL prospects for the biggest job interview of their life matches Dimry's longevity in the League. The combination creates excellent results in the performance drills and position drills that make up the NFL Combine and various college pro days. Hix is credited with preparing over 100 NFL players including former first round picks Ben Roethlisberger, Bryant Johnson, Joey Harrington, TJ Duckett and Rob Thomas.
March 03, 2010
Over the past four years, Velocity Sports Performance has built a reputation as place for athletes to train. Velocity's carefully designed curriculum, quality coaches and measured results have won over thousands of families. Now Velocity has teamed up with ProActive Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine to offer that same careful design and quality instruction to adults who need to lose weight, lower their cholestrol, improve their flexibility or just feel better. It's called ViP Life Performance and it is like no boot camp or Cross Fit program you've tried before.
The ViP training system is more than just strength training or weight training; its more than a small cardio circuit. It is more than a weight loss program or a coot camp. ViP Life Performance combines an individual prescription with group accountability to maximize results in a cost effective way. It will change your life. Being a ViP starts with a commitment: we commit to treat your time as precious and make sure every minute you spend is productive. It continues with accountability: we are accountable for hiring only the best trainers and using the latest research and knowledge. Everything you do at ViP is intelligently designed to improve your overall wellness.
Your time is precious. So is your health. Unless you are a performance coach, you are probably wasting time in the gym but high priced personal training may not be in your budget. To get the results you desire, you need an expertly designed plan and accountability to execute it. ViP will provide both.
We offer two types of programs at ViP Life Performance: Our Individualized Accountability Program and our Group Responsibility Program. Our Individualized Accountability Program matches you with a highly educated personal trainer who evalutes your goals and objectives and designs a program just for you. The IAP provides you with personalized training that fits your budget and ensures that you never waste time in the gym again.
Our Group Responsibility Program offers a variety of small, boot camp style training groups all expertly led and designed for a variety of fitness levels and goals. This is not one size fits all cross fit. Beginners are welcome and so are triathletes. ViP's certified trainers are credentialed to design a variety of training programs. We will help you find the group that suits your needs and our instructors will develop a relationship with you and encourage you to remain committed.
ViP also offers nutrition courses, physical therapy and chronic pain management, and weight loss programs. For more information on ViP Life Performance or to schedule a free training session, visit our website at http://www.viplifeperformance.com or call us at 858.592.7766.
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