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Teachable Moment #1-Putting Sport in Perspective

Hello,

This is Richard Harris bringing a new section to the blog. Last night while attending a 9-10 Girl’s Basketball Championship game, I was inspired to start this section to the blog entitled “Teachable Moments”.

In “Teachable Moments”, I will share observations I’ve made while watching different youth sport events. I hope you enjoy

The Final Minute

Several things happened within this game, in fact it might have been the most exciting 9-6 game I’ve seen.

The last minute is where all the excitement happened. There were a lot of shots that rimmed in and out and the fans were on the edge of their seats.

Team 1 was losing by 1 point and took the lead with 37 seconds remaining. This was followed by a lot of fouls and missed free throws. Then it happened…

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by Richard on March 6, 2013 • Permalink

Posted in Coaching, Focus, Forward Action, Fundamentals, Get Ready Athletics, Morrisville Youth Athletics, Sport Parents, Sports, Youth Basketball, Youth Sport

Tagged Championship Game, Get Ready Athletics, interact, life skills, Morrisville, win, Youth Basketball, youth sport

Posted by Richard on March 6, 2013

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Wednesday Workout #5-Complete Body Circuit 1 and 2

Hey Everyone,

I hope your week has been great so far. This week I’m starting a 4 week Complete Body Program that is a part of a program that Get Ready Athletics will be releasing at the beginning of March. The program is broken down into 4 phases. Today, I am sharing Phase 1.

Before using this program, be sure to talk to your physician.

Remember to properly warm-up your body with an active warm-up and to finish your workout with a progressive cool-down.

I hope you enjoy the workout and benefit from it’s variety. Feel free to leave comments.

Equipment: Timer

The Way It Works:
This week’s program is based on interval training. There are a total 6 exercises that are broken down into 3 circuits of 2 exercises. Take a 60 seconds rest between circuits. Rest for 2 minutes after completing the 3rd circuit and repeat the cycle 2 times. The duration of each exercise will depend on your current fitness level.

Beginners (Exercise 1x per week)-20 seconds
Regular (Exercise 2-3x per week) 30 seconds
Intermediate-(Exercise 4x per week) 40 seconds
Advanced-(Exercise 5x per week) 60 seconds

Circuit 1 and Circuit 2 are to be completed on different days.

Take note of any modifications used.

Circuit 1 Exercises:

A1-Plank
A2-Bodyweight Squats
Rest for 60 seconds
B1-Straight Arm Plank
B2-Standing Torso Rotations
Rest for 60 seconds
C1-Mountain Climbers
C2-Heel Raises
Rest for 2 minutes and repeat

Circuit 2 Exercises:

A1-Side Plank
A2-Forward Lunge
Rest for 60 seconds
B1-Straight Arm Side Plank
B2-Backward Lunge
Rest for 60 seconds
C1-Pushups
C2-Standing Knee to Elbows
Rest for 2 minutes and repeat

Thanks for checking out this circuit. Let me know how it went for you.

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by Richard on March 6, 2013 • Permalink

Posted in Fitness, Focus, Forward Action, Fundamentals, Get Ready Athletics, Sports, Uncategorized

Tagged bodyweight exercise, fitness, full body, Get Ready Athletics, health, improvement, interval training, mountain climber, plank, pushup, workout

Posted by Richard on March 6, 2013

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Educating Sport Parents, Enhancing Youth Sports

Over the years I have learned valuable life lessons through my involvement in sport as a player, athletic director, coach, and fan. Lessons such as overcoming adversity, refocusing, working with others, enjoying the process more than the result, and working smart to be my best have influenced decisions I make both in and away from sport. These lessons have had a tremendous impact on me being the person I am today.

My experience in sports led me to starting Get Ready Athletics, a Sport and Fitness Performance Training Business. Programs and services created by Get Ready Athletics are designed to work with young athletes, their parents and coaches to enhance the youth sport experience by educating communities, elevating performance, and empowering lives.

One key aspect of the youth sport experience that is often overlooked is the education of parents. Taking this into account, I wrote my first book “Get Ready Athletics for Parents: A Parent’s Guide of Tips and Strategies to Elevate the Youth Sport Experience”.

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by Richard on March 2, 2013 • Permalink

Posted in Coaching, Fitness, Forward Action, Fundamentals, Get Ready Athletics, Sport Parents, Sports

Tagged book, challenge, coaching, Get Ready Athletics, life lessons, sport parent, values, write, youth sport

Posted by Richard on March 2, 2013

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Enough is Enough, It’s Time for a Change

We all reach points in our lives in which we encounter change. Some changes are foreseen, others just happen. There’s change in weather, the need to change a tire, and as for me havin

g to change a battery.

In the case of the battery, it was a much needed change. If the change did not take place, what I was using would continue to be powerless. Without it having power, it would become useless and force to sit idle.

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by Richard on February 24, 2013 • Permalink

Posted in Faith, Fitness, Focus, Forward Action, Fundamentals

Posted by Richard on February 24, 2013

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Thursday Tips #4-Read 210

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by Richard on February 7, 2013 • Permalink

Posted in Fitness, Focus, Forward Action, Fundamentals, Uncategorized

Tagged library, Reading, relaxation, stress reduction

Posted by Richard on February 7, 2013

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Wednesday Workout #4-Resistance Band Countdown 12

Equipment: Timer, Resistance Band

The Way It Works:
This is a count down set. Start with 12 reps of each exercise, then do 11 reps of each exercise, 10, 9,….1. Stop the clock when the last set of one rep of each exercise is complete.

Take note of any modifications used.

Record the total time it takes to complete the workout.

The Exercises:

Band Bicep Curls
Band Front Raise
Band shoulder Press

Be sure to leave a comment sharing your time for the workout.

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by Richard on January 23, 2013 • Permalink

Posted in Fitness, Focus, Forward Action, Fundamentals, Sports, Uncategorized

Tagged conditioning, exercise, fitness, resistance band, shoulders, tubing

Posted by Richard on January 23, 2013

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Thursday Tips #3-Sign It

As you start each day, view it as an empty canvas with an opportunity to create a beautiful work of art. All that you put in your day goes onto the canvas. This brings to mind two questions “what are you putting in your day?” and “what tools are you using?”

Decide each morning how you want the canvas to look at the end of the day and commit to making it look that way. Each decision and action you take is a stroke on the canvas. Do what you can to make sure the strokes go together to create the work of art that you pictured at the beginning of the day. Keep in mind the fact that nothing can affect your work unless you allow it to.

As for the tools to use, here are a few suggestions.

personal vision statement

personal mission statement

favorite bible verse

favorite quote

six word reminder

positive environment

You have the tools and ability to make today and each day after a work of art. Be sure to sign it with your signature to identify its authenticity.

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by Richard on January 17, 2013 • Permalink

Posted in Faith, Focus, Forward Action, Fundamentals

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Wednesday Workout #3-MB Countdown 12

Equipment: Timer, Medicine Ball

Take note of any modifications used.

Record the total time it takes to complete the workout.

The Exercises:

Medicine Ball Squat
Medicine Ball Standing Twists
Medicine Ball Slams

Be sure to leave a comment sharing your time for the workout.

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by Richard on January 16, 2013 • Permalink

Posted in Fitness, Forward Action, Fundamentals, Get Ready Athletics

Tagged fitness, improvement, mountain climber, pushup, squat jump, workout

Posted by Richard on January 16, 2013

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Thursday Tips #2-Get Carded

When was the last time you visited your local library?

Are you looking for resources to help improve the quality of life? How about tips for business or career advice? Are you a parent that’s looking for something for your kids to do? If you answer yes to any of these questions, this tip is for you.

Stop by your local library to get a library card. You’ll be surprised at the amount of resources available. Here are a few benefits of getting your library card.

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by Richard on January 10, 2013 • Permalink

Posted in Focus, Forward Action, Fundamentals

Posted by Richard on January 10, 2013

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