Strength is Priority #1
I’ll make this quick… There is no way I could lead my life without pure STRENGTH! Physical strength and working to attain/keep physical strength has helped me compete at many levels of sports. Mental strength gives me the will and drive to press on into the unknown, willing to attain what my mind and body set out to accomplish. 
Each athlete should prioritize personal strength development, period. Without Strength, virtually all else is unattainable in my mind. Running faster requires specific strength, jumping higher requires specific strength, changing direction/restarting or evading an opponent also require great deals of specific strengths. Playing your favorite sport can be a great way to develop specific skills for sport, but can also result in overuse injuries and poor technique/execution due to lack of physical & mental strength. Spend the time on the simple things and soon the things that are/were difficult, aren’t so tough.
Get to the park, do some landscaping, push-mow the grass (without self-propel), get to the gym… whatever it is, do it well and be consistent.
Train hard, Train smart.
-Hollis
Posted by Hollister Struck | in Athletic Development | 2 Comments
for me working on my strength through the weightlifting program at Blaine has not only helped me become stronger but its also helped me learn how to work harder on everything in my life. This helps me acheive goals other than just in the weight room. thanx to working on my strength i am an extremely more motivated person who is more capable of reaching goals in life.
you’ve worked hard in the off season Will and it will continue to pay off in sports and life! Well done on your dedication and hard work.