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BFS Clinician Rick Anderson and Deer Park High School Strength Coach David Elmore assisting Jr. Brian Kirk on the Towel Bench. and special. Strength Coach David Elmore from 5-A Deer Park High School in the Houstol?, Texas area has expressed his feelings after their clinic. This is a typical reaction' Saturday morning, January 28, 1984 was the beginning of a very important day for the athletes of Deer Park. The early morning sunshine was beautiful and many of them, attending the strength clinic they had heard about from the coaches, had to be thinking what others would be doing at the beach, the golf course, or whatever"average" kids do.

They gathered at the front row of seats of Gaines-Mason Auditorium and blinked in the semi-darkness at the young, wellbuilt man organizing the Olympic weights on the floor. The comments ranged from admiration to skepticism, from curiosity to anticipation, that anyone who has been around a group of teenagers has heard before. By the end of the day a new sense of pride would bind these young athletes together. The mood was quickly established as Rick Anderson had Junior Tim Camp box squat 400 Ibs. before the clinic had even officially begun. This definitely captured everyone's attention. The morning session was filled with expert instruction by Rick and demonstrations by the athletes.

Preceding lunch Rick gave an excellent talk on nutrition from which the athletes are still benefiting because now they have a system for eating the right foods. The afternoon session continued to be informative as everyone watched inspirational films and learned about goal setting. The climax of the day came in the dead-lift competition. The football players in the off-season program had been talking about setting a new clinic record in the dead-lift The record was six athletes from one school each dead-lifting 500 poundS. The auditorium was filled with a sense of anticipation as the Deer Park athletes challenged the existing record. The time was now.

Freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors, male and female athletes joined together. The bar was set at 235 and all proceeded to lift It was raised to 285, then 325 as the athletes warmed up to break the record. Only one girl remained as the weight went higher. Tammy Boyette, the daughter of Coach Larry Boyette, then lifted 375 Ibs., which was the third best ever at a BFS clinic by a female. The auditorium was echoing with the noise. With the bar set at 400 lbs., nineteen Deer Park football players proceeded to conquer it. The stage was set for the attempt at the record. A quiet hush descended on the audience as Rick discussed the record and the number of schools that held it.

Athletes, coaches, and parents were out of their seats and gathered around the lifting mat. The bar was set at 500 lbs. The togetherness fostered by this dynamic challenge was unique. The enthusiasm, encouragement, and tremendous sense of purpose was so inspirational that eight Deer Park football players were able to dead-lift 500 lbs. apiece. These young men were Freshman Naisaun Ahmad~ Sophomores Andy Miller and Klark Spencer, Juniors Steve Harrell, Allen Hashaw, Daren McClellan, and Brian Nielsen, and Senior Bret Floyd. It was pandemonium. Then the weightwas raised to 600 lbs. and Allen Hashaw dead-lifted this. What a great day in the history of Deer Park High School.

We are expecting even greater accomplishments in the future as a result of the BFS Clinic and the impact it has had on the athletic program at Deer Park Bob Rowbotham, BFS Clinician, had a super clinic this March at Gallion High School in ohio. 400 were in attendance from many schools. 8 athletes deadlifted 500 or more with 4 at 600 and a new clinic record was set at 685 pounds! Lee Owens is the Head Football Coach at Gallion. 13 Clinics were Held in March! 5 Clinics were done on one weekend! Between Greg, Rick and Bob. Also: We welcome opportunities to speak at state association coaches clinics. Naturally we abide by the associations normal speaking stipend.

Give Your Kids They Deserve Once In A Life WhatWill Happen In Your Clinic • Motivational instructional movies are shown and discussed. • Instructional period given where each player and coach becomes an expert in how to power weight train. • Discussion periods to answer all questions about lifting, diet, speed, agility, injuries, ete. • Presentation of Munchies concept ... a unique approach to goal serring for weights, Sports. and life. • Coach Shepard can spend time with your administratorS or Boosrer Club ru assist them in understanding the program; give advice on currindum planning; ideas on how to finance progra[n; or any [()pic with which yilt[ need help.

• Coach Shepard will h,lve a 1~(j(ICli(JIl-S/)eed COllle.[1 wirh ynur quickest :[rhletes. Take a ljuarter nut 'If my hand or keep me from raking ,[ quarter outof your hand and win.-l Bonk llr" Shirr. \Xle will learn how to Increase reactinn rime. Warning: Do not Athletes from coast-to-coast have learned to be "Pros" in Power Weight Training by Doing In BFS C1inics l expeCt [() win. • The climax uf rhe Clinic comes as selected pLlyers lift i()()-(,OO Ibs. This is clfeilllly supervised by Coach ShqxJrlI. This ckarly demonstrates the 'Sk)' i.r //;e lilJlil" and thar nur minds, nllr our bodies, control our future Ways To Have Your Clinic • The best way [() h'lYe ,1 clinic unly fnr your school.

We can really attack your teams personal challenges. • Because of fin'lnces you may wam ro go in wirh several orher schools outside your league. M'lrtinsburg High Sch,xli in West Virginia had 10 other schools at their clinic. school day like Aledo High School in Jllinois All athletes both guys and girls, arrended and the administration helped f,xlr the A clinic is stimulating, informative and motivating. Athletes are always extremely interested and attentive the whole short seven hours. bill. • Have a clinic !.,r your In-Service Day as did Park View High Schon I in Springfield, Missnuri. • A jllninr college or college may wanl' [() spnnsor a clinic and invite all the area waches and athletes.

At the University of Wiswnsin at LaCrosse over ·jOO coaches with over ·HX) athletes turned up for the clinic. I'm sure the public rebtions benefits were enonDOU$.

• A l3igger faster Stronger Clinic can be structured any w,,)' rhat will most help your program.

Reservation Procedure • Call Toll Free 1-~()()-('2H-SJ757. Rick, Bob or (ireg willuke your Gill. Please h,lve s,,,nt: possible dates ill mind and how you plan to have your clinic. \Xl e'lI be glad [() help you work out the details ,\llli the feasibility of )'<)ur clinic. • aturdays are the InOSt popular day and usually the best day.

Coaches are given the opportunity to become experts by Doing. Every coach who participates will develop great confidence in coaching Power Weight Training.

However, any day' is OK. • Yourdate will be confirmed when rhe transpm(;ltion money is received. Ple<lJ(' i\'lIle: Your telltative lateS will he lost when transport:ltion money fm[ll anorher sch,xl] is received first fm that d,He. • Reserve your clinic dates as SIX)ll as pllssibJc. Clinic dates are already filling up for the 19S'I-S'S ye'lr The.Winning Edge A Clinic Can Be A time Experience ...

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Clinic Records .. Thirty-two State Champions "frer the Clinics' .. Eighteen Coaches named "Co'lCh of the Ye;lr." .. Most athletes dead lifting ')00 Ibs. at a higb schuol. Light "t Deep Park High Schoo) in Houston, Texas . .. Schuols where all I·j selected 'lthletes dead lifted ·jOO or more: Seventy-eight l .. Mosr athletes arrending from one high school: 20') from Bishop Ryan High Schuul in Mjnut, Nurrh Dakot.r (·iO',{ of Srudent Body) .. Best Dead Lift for College Athlete: Paul Kendrick, ()70 Ibs. from Hamline University in Minnesota . .. Best DeZld Lift for High Schoul Arhlete: Kimbo Spencer, ()~I Ibs., from Crah'"1, High School in Virginia . ..

Mosr clinics held ii, une state since 1,)7H: (aliforni'l wirh I~ Colorado with II, Michigan with \0 ,md Ohio with 10. .. Best Dead Lifr fm')th Crader: 600 pounds ' Bobby R"ynor from Id,lbel High Schuol, Idabel, Okliihoma 50 BFS Clinics are held annually. Pictured is a clinic at Golden West Junior College in the Los Angeles area.

Equipment Needed For Your Clinic .. One 700 pound Olympic 'CI. .. One Bench Press. .. One set of Squ"t Racb . .. Two \ x ~ sheets of ply\Voud fur each de"d lift "nd cle"n stiltiun (IU proteCt fl,)I)r) . .. Cymn"srics Ch"lk; Ple"se nute rosin will nut work . .. Weight Lifrillg Belt,;. .. Penci Is for e,rch pa rriCi p'li,r, I(,mm prujeCtur. chalkbua rd.

'If yuu du lUI/ IIaue access tu allY uf fl/e about' equ;pu/el/t, COl/fact IIle fur additiuual IIe1p.

All clinic participants learn to properly lift and spot. Usually everyone gets a full beginning workout during the clinic Cost Transportatil)!): The Icasr expensive f1ighrs frum Salt L,){e City will be used. The earlier wc C,111 book flights, the easier it IS to schedule economy rates. Lodging: Cuach Shcpard prefers staying with one of the coaches, ratber rhan a motcl. This gives a hettcr chance ru exchange inforrnati"n and idcas. Clinic Fee: s. j ')'). 00. Includes M"tivation P,ilket 'Ind Biggu Faster Stronger llouk for the J !c.ld C""ch. Includes goal clrds for everyone. Invite "5 many p,rrtlcipal1ts "s the (;ym will hold. The Clinic lasts Sen:" bOlin, llsually frol11 '):00 <1.111.

to ·1:.\0 p.m. with '/2 hour f"" lunch, hut can be 'Iny hours of your choosing.

Coach Shepard teaching the "Munchies" Goal Setting System, a very important part of every clinic

From BFS Magazine — May/June 1984. Part of the BFS Magazine Archive (1980–2014).