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Copyright &� 2007 by Mark Kovacs, W. Britt Chandler, T. Jeff Chandler Racquet Tech Publishing

(An imprint of the USRSA)



330 Main Street



Vista, California 92084

760-536-1177

www.racquettech.com



All rights reserved. No portion of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a data retrieval system, or

exhibited, displayed or transmitted in any form or by any means, whether digital, electronic, mechanical,

photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the express written consent of Racquet Tech Publishing.



Library of Congress Control Number: 2007933188



Cover design by Kristine Thom Printed in the United States of America ISBN-13: 978-0-9722759-7-2

ISBN-10: 0-9722759-7-5

PRAISE FOR TENNIS TRAINING



"Tennis Training: Enhancing On-court Performance is a powerful resource for

coaches who are trying to maximize the benefit of physical training and

transferring that work to the court. The information is truly tennis-specific and

offers the most comprehensive collection of high performance data, structured in

a way that is easy to implement for coaches of all levels. Because the sport of

tennis is more physical today than ever before and the difference in winning and

losing is so minimal, this information is a must-have for developing an elite level

tennis player. The book presents a comprehensive and user-friendly guide for

on-and off-court conditioning that is ideal for team training. As a college coach,

we have utilized Mr. Kovacs's vast knowledge and cutting edge data and it has

made a tremendous impact on the success of our team."



               --Billy Pate Head Men's Tennis Coach, The University of Alabama



"After winning the national championship in 2006 I realized how important

physical conditioning is in relation to our success on the court. It is a constant

challenge to develop a strength and conditioning program that will enable us to

be the fittest team in the country. Tennis Training: Enhancing On-court

Performance takes into account every part of the overall conditioning of an

athlete and is a marvelous tool for every college tennis player to use to become

faster, stronger and leaner. I feel this book really gives you a wonderful practical

outline of exactly how to train a tennis player in all these areas. I recommend it

highly."



      --Adam Steinberg Head Men's Tennis Coach, Pepperdine University 2006

                                                  NCAA Division I National Champions



"As Head Boy's Varsity Tennis Coach at one of the top high school tennis

programs in Hawaii, it is clear to me how the physical aspects of tennis are vital

to success at this level. Tennis Training: Enhancing On-Court Performance is a

great resource for any high school tennis coach interested in running a top level

program and learning the science and physical application of high level tennis

training."

    --Rusty Komori Tennis Professional and Head Boy's Varsity Tennis Coach,

      Punahou School 14 consecutive state titles, tying the all-time record in any

                                                                               sport in Hawaii



"Tennis Training: Enhancing On-Court Performance has taken the science of

tennis training and made it practical and applicable to coaches, parents, and

players. The inclusion of drills, exercises, and photographs make this an excellent

tool for understanding how to improve on-court performance. I would highly

recommend any tennis enthusiast take advantage of this outstanding resource."



  --Craig Tiley Former coach of record-breaking NCAA Championship team at

  the University of Illinois; current Tournament Director, Australian Open and



                                    Director of Player Development, Tennis Australia



"Having worked with women's professional tennis, I feel this book is an absolute

ACE! The simplicity with which it presents scientific research will be helpful to

all professional athletes looking to gain that extra edge."



       --Renuka Pinto, PT, ATC Sports Physical Therapist, former Coordinator,

                        Sport Sciences & Medicine, Athletic Care for the WTA Tour



"This book will certainly become the Bible of conditioning for tennis. The

authors are all experts in the field and knowledgeable about every aspect of

strength training. This book further sets itself apart from others in the field by

building on a foundation of scientific principles that lay the groundwork for any

quality conditioning program. This book should be required reading for anyone

involved in tennis conditioning."



   --Lee E. Brown, EdD, CSCS*D, FNSCA, FACSM NSCA President 2006-2009;

                                       Professor, California State University, Fullerton



"A must read if you are any coach or tennis player that wants to learn a big part

of what it takes to play tennis to your fullest potential. The authors did a fantastic

job of covering all the bases when it comes to training to become a better tennis

player."



                                           --Paul Pisani ATP Tour Coach and Trainer



"Kovacs, Chandler, and Chandler have created the most in-depth tennis training

manual that I have ever read. Tennis Training: Enhancing On-court Performance

combines their knowledge of nutrition, flexibility, and strength training into an

essential teaching tool for any coach trying to maximize their students' full

physical potential."



                --John Janes, USPTA Private coach of 6 nationally ranked juniors



"Tennis Training: Enhancing On-court Performance allows its readers to

understand how the human body is every player's most important tool. This

book allows you to gain the knowledge to enhance every aspect of your game."



            --Andrew Colombo USTA Western Regional Chairman; Head Tennis

Professional Mendon Racquet & Pool Club, Pittsford NY; Former All-American



                                               and NCAA Division I Doubles Champion



"Being in top physical condition is vital to achieve tennis success at the college or

professional level. Tennis Training: Enhancing On-court Performance provides all

the tools to help you achieve your top physical condition."



 --Mario Rincon Head Men's Coach, the University of Miami Former Top #200

                                                                                      ATP tour



"As expected from such well-respected authors, this is a book which will be

valued by sports scientists as an excellent review of current knowledge and by

coaches as a source of practical information that they can use to enhance player

performance of all ages and abilities. For the objective and accurate nutrition

chapter alone, it should have a place on the bookshelf of every Tennis Pro!"



            --Dr. Sally Parsonage, Ph.D., R.Nutr, CISSN Head of Nutrition, IMG

     Performance Academy; Consultant Nutritionist Food for Performance LLC



"The definitive tennis training guide for the competitive player! The knowledge,

drills and exercises will help every tennis player improve their on-court

performance."



       --Brian Vahaly Former Top #100 ATP Tour; 3-time All-American at The

                                                                       University of Virginia



"This is a remarkable book since it blends perfectly practical coaching with sport

science research findings. The terminology, principles, methods, exercises and

drills presented will be of great help for all those interested in learning more

about the latest trends in on-court training programs for high-performance

players. Congratulations to the authors for their great job, but also to the many

readers who will enjoy this excellent coaching resource."



--Miguel Crespo, Ph.D. Development Research Officer, Development/Coaching

                                          Department International Tennis Federation



"The great asset of the book Tennis Training: Enhancing On-court Performance is

that chapters with up-to-date scientific background information on nutrition

and hydration, stretching, strengthening and conditioning are immediately

followed by very practical chapters with tennis-specific programs, exercises and

on-court drills on these same topics. The finishing touch is with two great

chapters on physical testing and periodization. The authors have done an

outstanding job of making this valuable information easily accessible to coaches

and players."



  --Dr. Babette Pluim, M.D., Ph.D. ITF Sport Science & Medicine Commission;

        Past-President Society for Tennis Medicine and Science; Team Physician,

                                                                     Dutch Davis Cup Team



"This book represents a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to training for

tennis. It is a must read for coaches and sports scientists alike."



--Michael H. Stone, Ph.D. Laboratory Director, Kinesiology, Leisure and Sport

                                                Sciences East Tennessee State University



"Dr. Chandler brings much experience and expertise to this book from two

different disciplines. He has been involved in the physiology of tennis

performance with players at all levels for 20 years. In addition, he is one of the

leaders in the understanding of the science of sport specific conditioning. This

book reflects the integration of both those disciplines. It will be a great resource

for players and coaches to both understand why conditioning is important and

how to efficiently implement the right type of conditioning."



        --W. Ben Kibler MD Medical Director, Lexington Clinic Sports Medicine

  Center Founding President, Society for Tennis Medicine and Science Member,



                                                          USTA Sports Science Committee

CHAPTER 1

IMPORTANCE OF TRAINING



CHAPTER 2

PRINCIPLES OF DEVELOPING TRAINING PROGRAMS



      Introduction

      Adaptation

      Loading

      Specificity

      Intensity

      Volume

      Frequency

      Density

      Individuality

      Recovery

      Variety

      Specialization

      Planning

      Summary

      References



CHAPTER 3

ENERGY SOURCES FOR TENNIS PROGRAMS



      Introduction

      Energy Systems



            The Phosphagen System

            The Glycolytic System

            The Oxidative System

      Efficiency of the Energy Producing Pathways

      Oxygen Consumption

      Metabolic Specificity

      Energy Systems & Tennis

      Tennis-Specific Energy Metabolism

      Fatigue & Performance

      Summary

      References



CHAPTER 4

NUTRITION & HYDRATION FOR OPTIMUM TENNIS PERFORMANCE



      Introduction

      Four Major Dietary Goals

      Basic Nutritional Background

      Essential Nutrients



            Protein

            Fats

            Carbohydrates

      Athlete Guidelines

            Glycemic Index

            Alcohol

            Vitamins and Minerals

      When & How to Eat

            Pre-practice/Competition Nutrition

            45 Minutes Pre-training & Competition

            During Practice/Competition

            How Much Is too Much?

            Timing of Carbohydrates during Play

      Nutritional Recovery From Tennis

      Hydration

            Don't Rely on Thirst as a Measure of Hydration

            Sweating, Electrolyte Balance, & Muscle Cramping

            Hyponatremia

            Structured Hydration Program

      Ergogenic Aids

            Caffeine

            Creatine

            Antioxidants

            Ephedra

            Erythropoietin (EPO)

            HMB

            Anabolic Steroids

            Nicotine

            Glutamine

      References



CHAPTER 5

FLEXIBILITY TRAINING & TENNIS PERFORMANCE



      Introduction

      Definitions & Background

      Timing

      Warm-up

      Static Stretching & Injury Prevention



            More Positive Warm-up Routines

      Post-play

      Shoulder & Upperbody Demands of Tennis

      Dynamic Stabilizers



            Rotator Cuff Muscles

      Shoulder Performance

      Shoulder Injury



            The Elbow & The Tennis Shoulder

      Lower Back/Core/Hips

      Summary & Practical Application

      References



CHAPTER 6

FLEXIBILITY, WARM-UP, & COOL-DOWN PROGRAMS FOR TENNIS 81



      Introduction

      Dynamic Flexibility Warm-up Exercises

      Junior Dynamic Warm-up

      National/Collegiate Junior Warm-up

      Flexibility Exercises



            Calf stretch

            Glute Stretch

            Standing Hamstring Stretch

            Standing Hip flexor Stretch

            Single Leg Lower Body Stretch

            Two Leg Lower Body Stretch

            Scorpion Stretch

            Shoulder Stretch

            Posterior Shoulder Stretch

            Sit and Reach

            Groin Stretch

            Pec Stretch

            Tricep Stretch

            1-Leg Walking Opposite

            Walking Quad Stretch

            A-Skip

            Gambetta Lunge

            Hamstring March

            Heel Walk

            Toe Walk

            Hamstring Handwalk ("Inchworm")

            Knee-to-Chest Walk

            Lateral Lunge

            Walking Lunge

            Lunge with Rotation

      Time Suggestions for Flexibility in Daily Programs

      Hurdle Mobility Exercises



CHAPTER 7

RESISTANCE TRAINING & TENNIS PERFORMANCE



      Introduction

      Adaptations to Resistance Training

      Muscle Fiber Types

      Types of Muscular Contractions

      Needs Analysis

      Muscle Groups Used



            Forehand

            Backhand

      Movements Used

            Movement Speeds

      Training Variables

            Volume

            Intensity

            Frequency

            Choice of Exercise

            Tempo

            Rest

            Exercise Order

      Motions of Resistance Exercises

      Methods of Training

            Single-Joint vs. Multiple-Joint

            Multi-planar Exercises

            Free Weights

            Machines

            Body Weight

            Elastic Tubing

      Standard Training vs Functional Training

      Daily Program Design

            Full Body Routine

            Upper Body/Lower Body Split Routine

      Training Goals

            Strength

            Hypertrophy

            Power

            Muscular Endurance

      Summary

      References



CHAPTER 8

RESISTANCE TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR TENNIS



      Introduction

      Plyometric Exercises



            Standing Long Jump

            Squat Jump

            Barrier Jump

            Lunge Jump

      Medicine Ball Exercises

            Chest Pass

      Overhead Toss

      Forehand and Backhand Throws

      Underhand Toss

      Push Press

Olympic Exercises

      Clean

      Snatch

Machines

      Chest Press

      Seated Row

      Overhead Press

      Lat Pulls

      Leg Curls

      Leg Extension

      Leg Press

Free Weights

      Bench Press

      Overhead Press

      Bent Row

      Upright Row

      Dumbbell Fly

      Pull Over

      Cable Row

      Front Shoulder Raise

      Side Shoulder Raise

      Step Up

      Romanian Dead LIft (RDL)

      Squats

      Lunges

      Squat Press

      Squat Pull

      Back hyperextension

Resistance Band Exercises

      External Rotation

Core Exercises

      Bench Sit-up

      V-up

            Hip Crossover

            Bicycle Crunch

      Sample Training Programs



CHAPTER 9

CARDIORESPIRATORY ENDURANCE & TENNIS PERFORMANCE



      Introduction

      Cardiorespiratory Fitness Defined

      Adaptations to Cardiovascular Training



            VO2

            Heart Rate

            Stroke Volume

            Cardiac Output

            Respiratory Adaptations to Training

            Blood Volume Adaptations to Training

      Tennis Specificity & Cardiorespiratory Training

            Work/Rest Intervals

            Heart Rate & Tennis

            VO2 & Tennis

            Blood Lactate

      Potential Pitfalls of Cardiorespiratory Endurance Training for Tennis

            Cardio Training vs Short Interval Training

      Summary

      References



CHAPTER 10

CARDIORESPIRATORY FITNESS PROGRAMS FOR TENNIS



      Introduction

      Junior Programs

      National Junior Programs

      Adult Programs



CHAPTER 11

SPEED, QUICKNESS & AGILITY



      Introduction

      Basic Science Behind the How & Why of Speed

            Reaction Time

            Proprioceptors



      What Should the Arms Be Doing during Tennis Movements?

      What Happens When an Athlete Responds to an Opponent's Shot?



            Initiating Movement

            Impulse-Momentum Theorem

      What Happens after the First Step into the Ground

            Acceleration

      Using Shin & Trunk Angles to Improve Speed in Training

      Phases of Each Step During Tennis Movement

            Phases of Each Sprint Cycle

      Tennis-Specific Lateral & Multi-directional Movements

            Movement Techniques On Court

            Open Hip First Step

            Closed Hip First Step

            The Great Debate: Shuffle vs Crossover Lateral Movements

            Recovery Movement

      References



CHAPTER 12

SPEED, QUICKNESS, & AGILITY DRILLS



      Introduction

      Cone & Line Drills



            Slalom Cone Run

            Short X Drill

            Spider Drill

            Slow Gambetta Wheel Drill

            Alley Jumps

            D-line to T-line Drill

            Ball Drops

            Shadow Training

            Agility with Medicine Ball Throw

            5-10-5 Tennis Variation

      Stair Drills

            Two-Feet Stair Jump

            Stair Sprint Running

      Resistance Running



            Resistance Running Forward

            Resistance Running Backward

            Resistance Running Lateral

      Wall Drills

            Wall Drill Posture

            Wall Drill Drive-Up

            Wall Drill Drive-Down



CHAPTER 13

TRAINING PROGRESSION: LINKING TRAINING TO ON-COURT DRILLS 193



      Introduction

            Depth Jumps with Split Step to Groundstroke

            Medicine Ball Throws to Groundstrokes

            Medicine Ball Overhead Throws (Serving) to Volleys

            Fed Ball Drills Using Tennis-Specific Work/Rest Intervals

            Medicine Ball Points

            Slalom Cone Run with Groundstrokes

            Spider Drill with Groundstrokes

            Low Volley Drill

            Jump Squats to Serves



CHAPTER 14

PHYSICAL TESTING FOR TENNIS PERFORMANCE



      Introduction

            Reasons for Testing

            Goal Setting



      Test Selection

            Anthropometric Testing



      Body Fat Measures

      BMI (Body Mass Index)



            BMI Calculation

            Girth Measures

            Skinfolds

      BIA (Bioelectrical Impedance)

            BIA Pre-testing Guidelines

      Hydrostatic Underwater Weighing

      Bod Pod

      Cardiorespiratory Endurance



            Shuttle Test

      Speed & Agility

      Agility & Speed Test



            Spider Test

      Strength

      Grip Strength

      Power



            Vertical Jump

            Broad Jump

            Medicine Ball (MB) Throws for Power

      Flexibility

      Summary

      References



CHAPTER 15

PERIODIZATION



      Introduction

      Major Components in Planning a Periodized Program



            Needs Analysis

            Cycles

            The General Preparatory Phase

            Specific Preparatory Phase

            Precompetition Phase

            Competitive Phase

            Peaking Phase

            Staired Progression

      7 Areas To Periodize

            1. Technical

            2. Tactical

            3. Physical

            4. Psychological

            5. Nutrition

      6. Recovery

      7. Academics

Age Concerns

The Focus Index

Sample Periodization Plan

References

CHAPTER 1



IMPORTANCE OF TRAINING



INTRODUCTION



Tennis is a popular sport worldwide played by millions of people from all

     walks of life, and at many different levels. The physical training required for

     tennis players to succeed at a high-level has become a major component of

an athlete's program. To play tennis at a competitive level certain standards need

to be achieved in all the major physical components including strength, power,

speed, balance, coordination, and endurance.



    Over the past 30 years tennis has developed from a sport based

predominantly on strategy, timing and finesse, to a sport dominated by power,

speed, and strength. As a result many sports scientists have been researching

methods to help train tennis players in the lab and on the court. The major

purpose of Tennis Training: Enhancing On-Court Performance is to bring over

300 tennis-specific scientific studies to the coaching community to help the

coach, strength and conditioning specialist, trainer, physical therapist, medical

doctor, and parent develop the tennis athlete's fullest potential.



    Training tennis players requires the successful, yet complex, interplay of

tactical, technical, physical and psychological components. The physical

components are the focus of this book, and the goal is to outline the major

physical aspects to successfully train competitive tennis players. Extensive review

went into combining well-researched scientific studies with practical coaching

know-how to develop a comprehensive guide to tennis training.



    This book has been written by three tennis experts who combine years of

academic knowledge with real-world practical coaching to truly blend the art and

science of tennis performance. Dr. Mark Kovacs combines extensive playing

experience, which includes a top 100 ITF junior ranking, winner of a US "gold-

ball," competing in many international tournaments including the US and

Australian Open before attending Auburn University where he was an All-

American and NCAA doubles champion. After playing professionally he

pursued his graduate work performing tennis-specific research. He has

combined researched scientific evidence in his coaching profession both as a

high level tennis coach as well as a strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS)

training hundreds of high school, collegiate, and professional athletes. He has

previously been the director of a sports performance company as well as the

director of education for one of the largest health and fitness certification and

education companies.



    Britt Chandler has a master's degree in exercise science from Auburn

University and played collegiate tennis. He is certified as both a strength and

conditioning specialist (CSCS) and certified personal trainer (NSCA-CPT). He

also is a certified tennis coach through the USPTA. He currently works as both a

tennis coach and strength conditioning specialist with some of the top juniors in

the country. Britt is also the editorial assistant for the Strength and Conditioning

Journal and has contributed book chapters and presentations on tennis specific

research and training.



    Dr. Jeff Chandler has over 20 years experience as a tennis researcher and

sports science consultant, advisor, and author for many tennis organizations

including the USTA, USPTA, ITF, STMS and PTR. He has over 100 scientific

publications, book chapters, and presentations relating to tennis training and

performance. He is currently Department Head of Health, Physical Education &

Recreation at Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville, Alabama, and is the

editor in chief of the Strength and Conditioning Journal published through the



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    with groundstrokes, 196

Slow Gambetta wheel drill, 174�175

Snatch, 120

Sodium depletion, 47

Specialization, 11�12

Specific preparatory phase, 222

Specificity



    description of, 7�8, 20, 140

    inadequate use of, 218

    metabolic, 7, 15, 20

    in periodization program, 218

Speed

    developing of, 160t, 167t

    drills for, 169�184

    first-step, 153�154

    physiology of, 154�155

    proprioceptors and, 155

    reaction time and, 154�155

    testing of, 208�209

    training programs for, 187�190, 226

Spider drill, 172�173, 209

    with groundstrokes, 196

Sports drinks, 40�41

Sprint cycle, 162

Sprints, 7�8, 83, 85

Squat jump, 116, 197

Squat press, 128

Squat pull, 128

Squat with free weights, 127

Stability, of shoulder joint, 70

Stair drills, 178�179

Stair jump, 178

Stair sprint running, 179

Staired progression, 223

Standing hamstring stretch, 86

Standing hip flexor stretch, 87

Standing long jump, 116

Static stretching

    definition of, 64

    holding times for stretches, 69

    injury prevention and, 67�68

    performance effects, 66

    during warm-up, 66



Step up, 126

Steroids. See Anabolic steroids

Straight leg skip, 84

Straight leg walk, 83�84

Strategy training, 225

Strength



    grip, 210

    muscle. See Muscular strength

    testing of, 209�210

Strength training, 8

Stretch reflex, 155

Stretching. See also specific stretches

    active, 64

    active isolated, 65

    ballistic, 64�65

    definition of, 64

    dynamic, 65

    passive, 64

    proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation, 65

    static. See Static stretching

    during warm-ups, 67�68

Stride frequency, 160, 167t

Stride length, 160, 167t

Stride time, 167t

Stroke volume, 139

Subscapular skinfold measurement, 203t

Suprailiac skinfold measurement, 203t

Sweating, 47�48

T

Tactical training, 225

Technique training, 224�225

Tempo of resistance training, 104

Tennis



    movements used in, 101�102

    muscle groups used in, 101

Tennis elbow, 73

Tennis points

    decreases in length of, 141

    duration of, 20�21, 141

    player's style of play and, 21, 141

Testing. See Physical testing

Testosterone, 53

Thirst, 46�47

Toe walk, 83, 92

Training

    importance of, 1�3

    periodization of, 225�226

Trans fatty acids, 34

Tricep skinfold measurement, 203t

Tricep stretch, 90

Trunk angle, 162

Two leg lower body stretch, 87

Two-feet stair jump, 178

U

Underhand toss, 118

Unloading, 223

Upright row, 124

Urea, 32

V

Variety, 11

Velocity of movement, 8, 167t

Vertical jump, 211

Vitamins, 29t, 38�39

Volley

    low volley drill, 197

    medicine ball throws to, 195

Volume of training, 9, 102

VO2max, 138�139, 142, 207

V-up, 130

W

Walking lunge, 94

with arm hug, 83�84

Walking quad stretch, 83�84, 90

Wall drills, 181�182

Warm-up



    description of, 66�67

    dynamic flexibility exercises, 82�85

    routines for, 68

    static stretching in, 67

Water

    intake during competition, 40

    sources of, 29t

Whey protein, 44

Work-rest intervals

    description of, 21, 140�141. See also Rest intervals

    fed ball drills with tennis-specific, 195

Wrist injuries, 201t

                               ABOUT THE AUTHORS



Dr. Mark Kovacs combines extensive playing experience, which includes a top

100 ITF junior ranking, winner of a US "gold-ball," competing in many

international tournaments including the US and Australian Open before

attending Auburn University where he was an All-American and NCAA doubles

champion. After playing professionally he pursued his graduate work

performing tennis-specific research. He has combined researched scientific

evidence in his coaching profession both as a high level tennis coach as well as a

strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS) training hundreds of high school,

collegiate, and professional athletes. He has previously been the director of a

sports performance company as well as the director of education for one of the

largest health and fitness certification and education companies. He is currently

Assistant Professor, Exercise Science & Wellness, Jacksonville State University



Britt Chandler has a master's degree in exercise science from Auburn University

and played collegiate tennis. He is certified as both a strength and conditioning

specialist (CSCS) and certified personal trainer (NSCA-CPT). He also is a

certified tennis coach through the USPTA. He currently works as both a tennis

coach and strength conditioning specialist with some of the top juniors in the

country. Britt is also the editorial assistant for the Strength and Conditioning

Journal and has contributed book chapters and presentations on tennis specific

research and training.



Dr. Jeff Chandler has over 20 years experience as a tennis researcher and sports

science consultant, advisor, and author for many tennis organizations including

the USTA, USPTA, ITF, STMS and PTR. He has over 100 scientific publications,

book chapters, and presentations relating to tennis training and performance. He

is currently Department Head of Health, Physical Education & Recreation at

Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville, Alabama, and is the editor in chief of

the Strength and Conditioning Journal published through the National Strength

and Conditioning Association. Dr. Chandler is certified with distinction as both

a CSCS*D, and NSCA-CPT*D. He is a Fellow in the American College of Sports

Medicine (FACSM) and a Fellow in the National Strength and Conditioning

Association (FNSCA).