Earlier this week I was asked to consult with a local youth football organization.   Ordinarily, these types of consulting services include me conducting conference call educational seminars with as many as 30 – 40 coaches at one time.   I present on the topics that they have requested as they listen and follow along [...] read more

OK, so emails have been pouring in and rather than returning them one at a time, I figured it would be easier to just answer the main questions I’ve been getting through a quick email…   About the ‘A – Z Youth Fitness Business System‘:   1) Is the ‘A – Z’ System right for [...] read more

Dave Gleason.   A World-Class Coach.   And without question, a World-Class Dad.   I’ve had the honor of getting to know Dave over the past several months and I can attest to both of the above statements without any reservation.   So, and to the point of what Dave and I were discussing…   [...] read more

This story is going to change your day.   It may even change your perspective permanently.   I’m going to tell you about Tom – the young athlete who changed my life.   Exactly 7 years, 3 months and 5 days into my career as an Athletic Development Specialist, Tom walked into my training center [...] read more

"In order to be a good Coach, you have to have played the sport you’re Coaching"   "Those who can’t, Coach"   "Great Athletes make crappy Coaches"   "The best kind of Coach is the one who was the best Athlete"   Those are all comments I heard during casual conversation at my nephew’s basketball [...] read more

I really want to know…   What was the Summit like for you?   The atmosphere?   The Speakers?   The content?   The fellowship with other IYCA Family Members worldwide?   What was it like for you?   Is the Summit different or the same as other fitness conferences you’ve been to?   Please… [...] read more

    So a great question was asked on the message board over at www.IYCAMembers.com a couple of days ago.   "Why are high speed running treadmills NOT recommended for training young athletes?"   I’ve been talking about this issue for as long as I can remember.   So naturally… I offered my two cents. [...] read more

Youth Coaching Dan Parsons had the greatest impact on my youth Coaching career.   Bar none.   Of all the wonderful Coaches I have had the sincere pleasure of meeting and working with over the years, he, by far and away, is the one that stands out to me.   I was 22.   Young [...] read more

IYCA Provides… by Wil Fleming – www.beforcefit.com   It is the week of Thanksgiving and I wanted to share with you why I am thankful for the IYCA.   Certainly I am thankful for the knowledge I gain from attending live events and the continuing education certification courses but that only touches the surface.  The [...] read more

IYCA International Summit 1) Earn Valuable CEU’s:   Just for coming to the 2-day main event, you will receive a full 12 CEU credits from the IYCA.   That’s enough to renew whatever level certification you’re on with us.   In addition to that, we are in the process of becoming accredited through NSCA, NASM, [...] read more

    IYCA Summit Whether you were at last year’s IYCA Summit or not, you’re bound to have some questions about our 2010 event.        Why should you attend?         Will you obtain CEU’s?         Why is it less expensive than last year?         Will you become certified through the IYCA for [...] read more

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    Training Young Athletes I admit to being annoyed on my call with Brad.   Not by him, but by the advice he was given,   It’s not a bad thing to say “I don’t know.”   You can’t know everything.   But yet again, I find more examples of people who think they do. [...] read more

    Coaching Young Athletes   It truly is sad that my full-time coaching young athletes days are behind me.   I love to Coach.   I love it from every aspect and angle.   The relationships you build with your athletes.   The friendships you develop with their families.   The sense of pride [...] read more

IYCA is a family It’s been a while since I trekked up to the Great White North and visited my childhood friends and family.   Too long in fact.   It’s very easy to get sidetracked by the great standard excuse of "busy with work"   Too easy in fact.   My family means the [...] read more

    OK…   Youth Speed Certification Details first -   :: Saturday July 18, "Speed & Agility Certification – Level 1" taught by Lee Taft and myself   :: Sunday July 19, "Youth Nutrition Certification" taught by Dr. Chris Mohr   :: A free 3-hour informal ‘master mind’ with me on Sunday morning   [...] read more

    Youth Speed Certification Okay, the questions have been flooding in and the hype around the industry is absolutely huge.   People want to know!   So here’s your inside track information for the Speed & Agility Specialit certification event-   Location: Prairie Stone Sports & Wellness Center, Hoffman Estates Illinois   Dates: Saturday [...] read more

    Speed Training with young athletes     The DVD’s from my first annual International Summit will be released in just a few short days.   The amount of information you will receive on strength training, programming, speed training and agility development AS WELL as guaranteed business strategies that work will absolutely stagger you… [...] read more

    Training Young Athletes With the IYCA   "What kind of person Brian was helped me become the person I am today"…. I have a combination of tears and chills.   Why wouldn’t you want to join an organization that is worth so much more than just credentials?   Click below to see the [...] read more