BJ Maack Testing, Teaching & Training @ Football University - Orlando

The first weekend of April found me in sunny Florida “working” at the FBU - Orlando event.   While I was away from my family for my second Football University camp, and putting in some long hours, I can hardly say that it was “work” because it was such an amazing event.   I was immersed in a 100% athletic environment for three days, around some very talented and driven athletes who were being coached by former athletes sharing the same desire.   Along with AR staffers Jen Davidson, Jon Drenckhahn and All Star Sports Director Todd Robinette, I found myself in the midst of near football bliss!

Simply stated, we had a great weekend!   I was most excited to see a great mix of what we do best at Athletic Republic:  testing, teaching and training.   The Fusion timing and reaction system, combined with the Dartfish software, put on a great show in front of the parents, coaches and athletes!   It was amazing to see the folks’ light up when we showed the video segments captured by this next-generation testing and evaluation system.  It’s no exaggeration to say that Athletic Republic is unmatched in this area of sport!

It was also fun to be able to demonstrate some tangible take-home teaching points to the athletes over the weekend.  Whether it was about arm angle in the 40-yard dash, nutrition tips, ways to get faster, whatever … we were being asked all weekend about WAYS TO GET BETTER.  And we delivered.   The athletes gained a lot of benefit from our staffs’ ability to communicate practical things they can do at home.

Having done two of these FBU events now, I am impressed with the FBU staff’s talent and methods of communicating football expertise to the athletes.  I can say without reservation that I believe that Athletic Republic’s army of trainers and staff are unparalleled when it comes to being able to teach an athlete how to be a better athlete.

I am so excited to see what the future FBU events will bring.  It is clear to me that Athletic Republic continues to gain stature in the sports world as the leaders in performance sports training!

BJ Maack
Athletic Republic – Arkansas Sports Performance