Issue
July/August 2013.
9 articles
The July/August 2013 issue of BFS Magazine collects 9 articles, preserved here in full and free to read online or download as the original PDF.
Recurring themes include Safety, Squat, Character, and Power Clean. Coaches and writers featured here include Kim Goss, MS, Laanna Carrasco, MA, and Dr. Peter G. Gorman, President, Microgate USA. Every story is free — read it online or open the original magazine layout as a PDF.
Coaching Legend Pat Summitt
FOR WOMEN ONLY 3KRWRVFRXUWHV\7HQQHVVHH$WKOHWLFV3KRWRJUDSK\ Lady Vols head coach Pat Summitt with her team’s record eight national championship trophies. Pat Summitt Summing up the life of the NCAA’s winningest coach BY LAANNA CARRASCO, MA at Summitt is one of the best coaches
Read
Weightroom 101: Olympic Plates
hen it comes to sports equipment and training, good coaches always emphasize the importance of the basics. For a weightroom those basics include Wbars, plates and platforms. Beyond those, if your department budget permits, there is a place for machines; they are especially valuab
Read
Low Back Training for Athletes
TRAINING & EQUIPMENT %UXFH.OHPHQVSKRWR John Kuc was a three-time IPF world powerlifting champion (1974, 79, 80) in the 242-pound bodyweight class. He was the first man to deadlift 850 pounds and had a best of 870 pounds. Training for Athletes For a powerful core, bring the ere
Read
The BFS Rules of Engagement
FEATURE STORY 3KRWRE\-LP(OOLV0LDPL1HZV5HFRUG 2NODKRPD Rules of Engagement Three simple rules to ensure athletic superiority BY DR. PETER G. GORMAN, PRESIDENT, MICROGATE USA t’s summertime – ready, set, play! For many, the end of the school year means family vacations, fun
Read
The Rise of Youth
Youth A look back at how BFS can help young athletes catch the vision of athletic success Difference It has never been easier to win! BY DR. GREG SHEPARD, BFS FOUNDER A hands-on coach during his career, Dr. Greg Shepard believes that perfect technique is essential for athletic su
Read
Neck Training: The BFS Approach
Weightlifting and powerlifting are sports that develop the muscles of the neck and trapezius. Shown are Olympic champion David Rigert from Russia and powerlifting world champion Marv Phillips. Why training these muscles is more important than ever BY KIM GOSS, MS he movie poster
Read
Jacob Tompkins BFS Male Athlete of the Year
hen it comes to selecting a BFS Athlete of the Year, all the great qualities we look for can be summed up in one word: balance. There are many superb athletes who have excelled using the BFS program, and many athletes who have excelled in the classroom. What BFS is searching for
Read
Staying Strong at John Carroll High
hen Rich Stichel Jr. started coaching football at John Carroll High School five years ago, he had a tremendous challenge ahead of him. In the previous two Wseasons, the Patriots had won only three of their 21 games. Stichel, however, had never coached a losing team in the seven y
Read