What is a FMS, and why is it important?

FMS stands for Functional Movement Screen. FMS is a ranking and grading system that documents movement patterns that are key to normal function by putting individuals through a series of movements, which include: 1. Deep squat 2. Hurdle step 3. Inline Lunge 4....

Upper Body Exercises and Conditioing

Last week I created my very own coaching philosophy, which included my core values, objectives and principles. Writing my coaching philosophy will give my coaching values consistency. Since my coaching philosophy is a rough draft at the moment, I can still make...

Conditioning Drills Athletes Must Do

Back in high school I can remember believing that running was the best way to get in shape before I discovered that I wanted to make a career out of strength and conditioning, I remember going for long runs before my workouts when I would do 2-a-days to prepare for...

Lower Body Exercises,Techniques and ZOA

Over the past couple weeks of observing athletes train specific workouts I haven’t seen before, I have always wanted to try them out for myself. Finally last week, Big Mike suggested that we get more familiar with these exercises. During our free time, the...

Creating Your Own Coaching Philosophy

Every coach develops their own coaching philosophy’s over time by working with different athletes and providing their own personal experiences along with their own beliefs. After reading an article by Mark Guthrie, he helped break down some basic principles that...

My First Couple Weeks

Yesterday the interns were introduced to FMS. I previously received packets regarding FMS from Dan Sanzo, after going through them, I had many questions. Once the interns had a chance to go through the movements hands on, I felt more comfortable with the material I...

What “FMS” Taught Me

Today Coach Dan Sanzo introduced us to the Functional Movement Screen and how to use it as an effective assessment for athletes. At my first interview for an internship at NU with Coach Boothby, he spoke to me about the FMS and how much we were going to use it...

Conditioning

Conditioning is undoubtedly one of the most debated facets of training. If you were to ask 5 or 6 sports medicine or exercise science professionals their opinions on conditioning, you would almost surely receive 5 or 6 entirely different descriptions of what is...