Issue
Fall 1999.
15 articles
The Fall 1999 issue of BFS Magazine collects 15 articles, preserved here in full and free to read online or download as the original PDF.
Recurring themes include Speed, Squat, Power Clean, and Safety. Coaches and writers featured here include Greg Shepard, Chuck Farr, and Matt Shepard. Every story is free — read it online or open the original magazine layout as a PDF.
ROSSVILLE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
Coach Wright embraced the BFS Program and went to work on his athletes. Wright recalls, we began to meet at 6:15 each morning for our workout prior to school. We had almost 100% participation each workout day. An excellent work ethic was formed and the Rebels were getting poise
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PRODUCT REVIEW: BFS Safety Squat
The BFS Safety Squat is a product I heard about but never really thought about using. When I received the Safety Squat to test and review, I realized it is something I should have purchased for my weightroom a long time ago. The Safety Squat is an electronic device to help lifter
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UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING
When the Western Athletic Conference expanded from 10 to 16 teams three years ago, making it the largest conference in the nation, everyone agreed it would be a positive step. It would mean more high school athletes would be exposed to WAC football, leading to better recruiting a
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STANDARDS FOR WOMEN
Two well known strength coaches have made their findings public. David Oliver, a former NBA strength coach, is now working as the strength and conditioning coach for the U.S. Women's Soccer Team. Meg (Ritchie) Stone, formerly the head strength coach at the University of Arizona,
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MEASURING SUCCESS: The Just Jump or Run
It is relatively easy to come up with point after point on why it is important keep accurate measurements of your athletes speed, jumping ability, etc.; however, it isnt always as easy to find the best, quickest, and most accurate ways to do all of this measuring. For the past 1
ReadPRODUCT REVIEW: The Aluma-Lite Bar
When I received the BFS Aluma-Lite Bar, I was immediately impressed with the way it looked. It was clean, and looked sturdy. The knurling felt good in my hands and the sleeves rotated smoothly; it has everything you would want in an Olympic bar. It also had features found on a re
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A NEW BREED: University of Tennessee
Let's create the perfect offensive tackle. What do we do? Make him big! Like 6-6 and 330 pounds. Make him strong! Like Bench 470, Squat 605 and Power Clean for reps over 300 pounds. Make him fast! Like run a 4.9 forty. Make him explosive! Like vertical jump 30 inches and do a sta
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BEANE THERE DOIN THAT: Shepherd College
Most of the time we don't know when history is in the making. Did Mrs. Einstein know that her drooling little baby Albert would grow into the smartest man in the world? When little George Washington started his first day at military school, could anyone envision him the father of
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IF YOU CANT GET THROUGH IT, GO OVER IT: Stady Dragila
Nearly every sport has its weirdos. Well, maybe not weirdos, but people who perhaps march to a slightly different drummer than the rest of us. In football, there are the kickers who drive their teammates nuts with elaborate pre-performance rituals and superstitions. Then there ar
ReadTHE BFS STEPS TO SUCCESS
Just plain old hard work can defeat 40% or more of your competition. The fact of the matter is hard work makes dreams come true. Most of the players on the other teams, however, are lazy and looking for a way around the hard work necessary to be successful. For years we have li
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NATIONAL RECORDS SMASHED: Washington Co. High, GA
R ick Tomberlin has it going at Washington County High School in Sandersville, Georgia. In his seven years with the Golden Hawks, Tomberlin has amassed an 85-11 record which is tops in Georgia for that period. This record includes playing for the State Championships four times an
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KEVIN DEVINE: Visits Chardon High, OH
Chris Palmer, the new head football coach for the Cleveland Browns, came from the Jacksonville Jaguars. He was the Jaguars' offensive coordinator the last two seasons. In his new role as the Brown's head coach, the 49-year-old Palmer wanted to bring one player. That player was Ke
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PIRATE POWER UNLEASHED: San Leandro HS
Dan Calcagno has had a profound impact on northern California football at San Leandro High School. In 1984 Calcagno played quarterback for San Leandro and led that team to a 10-0 season. That young undersized quarterback learned early what it takes to win as he led the state in t
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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE: Fall 1999
Is your school tops as far as sheer, raw talent? If not, there is a great equalizer. Many times the school with the most talent does not win. That's what makes sports exciting, challenging and rewarding. Four things could have happened when the school with the most talent loses.
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