Paes-Tipsarevic Win Season Opener – Chennai 2012

Third seeds Leander Paes and Janko Tipsarevic won the Aircel Chennai Open title on Sunday with a 6-4, 6-4 victory over fourth-seeded Israelis Jonathan Erlich and Andy Ram.

Paes lifted the Chennai title for the sixth time with his 48th tour-level doubles trophy, while Tipsarevic made up for defeat in the singles final (l. to Raonic) by capturing his first team title.

I know how difficult it is mentally to play two finals on the same day,” said Paes. “The way he [Tipsarevic] prepared for both the finals, it was impeccable. He epitomises what an athlete should be.”

Tipsarevic admitted, “I had a very hard pre-season. I have that every year. Fitness in general is one of my strength. I love playing with someone who loves to ask me something but also to give something.”

The Indian-Serbian team share $21,800 in prize money and 250 ATP Doubles Team Rankings points, while Erlich and Ram earn a cheque for $11,480 and 75 points.

Paes and Tipsarevic took a 3-0 lead, with two breaks of serve. They won 18 of their 28 service points in the 35-minute first set.

The teams exchanged breaks of serve at the beginning of the second set. Ram lost his serve to 30 at 4-4, which handed Paes an opportunity to close out victory in 74 minutes.

Source: ATPWorldTour

Gary Woodland Voted #1 Athlete on PGATOUR. (click on image to read)

Tyler Benzel Named to South Region Gold Glove Team

First baseman Tyler Benzel and pitcher Gus Schlosser were named to the 2011 Rawlings Gold Glove South Region Team announced May 25.

Benzel, a senior, led the Moccasins with a .387 average and has seven home runs to go with 43 RBI. In the field Benzel had a .990 fielding percentage, committing only 4 errors. In 24 conference games Benzel had a .995 fielding percentage, while hitting .398 and driving in 19.

Schlosser, a senior, was Moccasins top starting pitcher going 7-1 with a 2.90 ERA and 82 strikeouts. He had a perfect fielding percentage of 1.000, going 96.1 innings without an error. He went 5-0 in conference play with 53 strikeouts.

Also named to the Gold Glove team were second baseman Mike Diorio and catcher Dane Derstine from Lynn, shortstop Brandon Brewer and outfielder Greg Pron from West Florida, third baseman Eric Grabe from Tampa, outfielder Gavan McCauley from Southern Arkansas, and outfielder Matt Johnson from Arkansas Tech.

Leander and Mahesh the “Indian Express” move to #1.

Leander Paes, Mahesh Bhupathi WIN Sony Ericsson 2011

Leander Paes defends at the 2011 Sony Ericsson Doubles Championship with partner Mahesh Bhupathi and take over the #1 doubles world ranking.  Formally the #1 ranked team in 1999, the Indian duo unite together in 2011 to reclaim the top spot!  Congratulations Leander and Mahesh!

With the tennis Championship secure, Athletes Training athletes claim 3 consecutive back to back to back weekend WINS starting with Gary Woodland on PGA Tour and then Sandra Gal on the LPGA tour.

Catching up with the Coach: Stretching into Spring

Were stretching right into spring with two huge back to back WINS by GARY WOODLAND and SANDRA GAL. With the Launch of SuperFlex bands it was an Amazing 2 weeks. We had a feeling it was going to be an awesome year when LEANDER PAES and MAHESH Bhupathi picked up the first WIN of the season at the ATP World Tour event in Chennai, India.

Congratulations Gary! Congratulations Sandra!

First PGA WIN for Gary Woodland

GWOOD finished with his first WIN on the PGATour at The Traditions Championships last week. The win moved GARY up to 3rd on the Fed-X Cup standings list and with the win an invitation to next weeks MASTERS in Augusta.

First LPGA WIN for Sandra Gal

SANDRA oh SANDRA backed up GARY yesterday with her first LPGA WIN at the Kia Championships. Her wedge shot into 18 to win was one of the Best Shots we’ve ever seen! WoW!

So at last SuperFlexBands.com has been launched! It took a long time and lot of energy but it was well worth the wait. Were coming with a lot of exciting resistance band exercises, programs, training and latest technology to share with you so check us out!

Our AthletesTraining Programs keep evolving while this in-season we’ve moved into a Series of Pre-hab based programs including dynamic warm-ups, dynamic stretching, full body strengthening , endurance and light load- high speed training. Our focus is on getting our athletes and keeping our athletes out of pain!! A pain free athlete is happier, performs better, and maintains the program more consistently which creates winning results by maintaining longer periods of peak performance.

Almost all of our Athletes begin their day with Living Fuel shakes. What we’ve found is that there is a boost to the immune system which is resulting in less time lost from viruses and bugs picked up during travel. They are rich in fruits, vegetables, and proteins. They are also fortified with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and probiotics.

Speaking of Living Fuel, We want to personally ‘Thank’ all the Living Fuel staff, KC, Monica, Jeff, Mark and Katie for all their help and support with the successful Launch of SuperFlexBands.com. Also thanks for getting the product out so quickly to the athletes. You are the model for customer service!

And a Super sincere “Thank you Chet” at CoolFish Web design for the AWESOME SuperFlexBands.com website. It’s so hot!

So remember if your looking for a breakthrough performance. Train out of Pain!

Stay Stretched and SuperFlexed!

Coach D

Shanghai Surprise: Leander WINS Again!

Big win for Leander and teammate Jurgen Melzer today in Shanghai. It’s LP first doubles win in the 2010 season and could not have come at a better time. When I spoke to Leander this morning immediately following the win he was sitting in a chair in Shanghai getting a foot/ankle massage. We joked about how he felt like Kung Fu Panda out on the court carrying a little extra weight around his mid–section. Not to worry though because San Jeev Javia (Jeevers) is in the process of designing LP’s nutrition program for him to follow over the next 3 weeks with a goal to drop 8-10 lbs. Lee will begin shooting his movie on Wednesday while going through an intensive nutrition and training program for the next three weeks to prepare him for the season ending Barclay ATP World Tour Finals and movie roles. He said at the movie shoot he will have access to a pool, gym, and will have all his bands (SuperFlex Bands- follow us on twitter @SuperFlexBands) to work with. He said he uses his bands everyday for his warm-up to keep his shoulder loose and strong.

Leander Paes and Jurgern Melzer

Leander Paes and Jurgern Melzer of India pose for photographers with trophies after their victory. The Austrian-Indian duo had ended the 20-match winning streak of Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan in the semi-finals and, in the final defeated on Marcus Fyrstenberg and Matkowski. Matkowski of Poland during day seven of the 2010 Shanghai Rolex Masters at the Shanghai Qi Zhong Tennis Center on October 17, 2010 in Shanghai, China.

LIGHTNING SPEED: Fitness All the Time, Anywhere!

Leander Paes using the New iT3 Bands for INFINITE MAG

Time to “STAY LOOSE”

We’re a couple of weeks away from the start of summer and it’s already RED HOT! Our Rising Star Yueer Cindy Feng and Pro Track Star Ty Tryon have both qualified for the US Open Golf Championships! Leander Paes and Lukas Dlouhy just finaled in the French Open men’s doubles championships this past weekend, but fell a little short after winning the event in 2009. Skip Kendall finished 7th in Nationwide Tour event in Maryland and has had several solid performances on both the PGA and Nationwide tours. Cindy Feng successfully defended her 2009 Thunderbird Championship title with another victory there last month, and our Motin Yeung had a solid top 11 finish. Sandra Gal is back at it this week at the LPGA State Farm and Suzann returns to tour next week in Atlantic City. Trevor Immelman starts his big summer run at Pebble Beach next week.

Were headed into the middle of a competitive phase for all the athletes. With many of the golf and tennis majors just around the corner our focus shifts to STAYING LOOSE and RECOVERED. Dynamic band stretching integrated with stretching through 3-planes of motions will be primary tools this summer as the athletes increase and maintain flexibility through this challenging competitive period. Recovery through nutrition and supplements are vital to decrease muscle and joint soreness, ward off injuries and maintain consistent levels of performance through summer’s intense heat.

After trips to the Men’s and Women’s US Open Golf championships, it’s off to Washington in July as Leander and Rennae Stubbs go sleeveless for the 2009 World Team Tennis defending champs the Washington Kastles. At the end of summer we’ll head up to Portland with the LPGA Tours and then over to the US Open Tennis Championships in late August to watch Leander and Rennae make their runs for doubles titles.

Tyler Benzel has been on fire and here’s the link to some of TB’s recent baseball action. http://floridaleague.com/PressRoom/RecentNews/tabid/116/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/36/Benzel-Strikes-Lightning-Four-Times.aspx

Just a shout out ‘Great work’ to Bucky Maler on getting his 60 yard dash time to 6.85. Proud of you Auto! Also, Athlete’s Training is excited to reconnect with tennis’s young gun Jake Kolb out of Melbourne, Florida. Let’s go Jake! Kristina Wong rolls back into Orlando for the summer training next week and Terrance Zhang is prepped to strike. Were also excited to add a new addition, Ailin Li to the rising stars program.

Special thanks goes out to San Jeev Javia (Jeevers) for all his help and guidance with many of our athletes’ nutrition and supplementation programs. Jeevers is currently the Director of Health, Fitness and Nutrition as well as the Director of the Musculoskeletal Institute at the Steadman/Hawkins Clinic in Greenville, S.C.

So until the next blog…

Stay LOOSE and be Recovered!
Coach D

For Your Game: Suzann Pettersen

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Paes & Dlouhy beat Bhupathi & Mirnyi for title

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Benzel’s Game-Winning Single Gives Mocs A Sweep

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Reinvigorated Pettersen primed for 2010

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Time to ‘BE FOCUSED’

The 2010 season is off to a bang with a big win down under. Leander Paes wins the Mixed Doubles Championship at the Australian Open with Partner Cara Black. This is LP’s 11th Grand Slam title, tying for the Indian record. CONGRATS LEANDER and CARA!!!

We are moving out of the off-season into tournament play for Athletes Training’s professional golfers. Suzann and Sandra head out this week, and Trevor’s getting ready to go! Skip is down under on the Nationwide, and we are following his scores closely. As we transition into competitive phases, the workouts will change and the players will shift to maintain their conditioning with on the road programs that focus on cardio, core, and bandwork.

Dave Wolfenden, Dave Herman, JJ Rivet, Trevor Immelman and Sean Hogan out at the David Leadbetter Academy

In my last blog I mentioned I would share specific information about breath work. Simple breathing techniques can help you BE FOCUSED, push away the negative distractions, and put you on the pathway to the ZONE! Below are a couple of links to some great information that I use to introduce breath work to my athletes. I hope you find this helpful.

Information:

http://www.holisticonline.com/Yoga/hol_yoga_breathing_traditional.htm

Exercise:

http://www.holisticonline.com/Yoga/hol_yoga_breathing_deep.htm

Special thanks to Mathais Lillieheim of the Norwegian Olympic Center for teaching some great new core methods and exercises to the AT athletes and myself. Also, many thanks to leading sports biomechanist JJ Rivet of Biomecaswing for introducing us to his innovative golf specific training methods and drills. Athletes Training is also proud to announce JJ Rivet to the AT advisory board. Thanks again for your support JJ!

A quick congrats goes to Yueer ‘Cindy’ Feng for her continued record breaking winning streak on the Florida Junior Golf Tour with another Win in January. Way to go Cindy! We’re also very excited to have the 2009 Optimist and US World Kids Champ Terrance Zhang in the full time rising stars program.

So until the next blog…

Stay disciplined and BE FOCUSED!!!
Coach D

ATTACKING 2010

I cannot remember a year in the past that I have been more excited for.  The Athletes Training Team is ready to ATTACK in 2010!  Everyone is healthy, relaxed and getting physically EXPLOSIVE!

Most athletes are moving through the off-season (preparation) phase into a pre-competitive phase.  Training days will now become longer, due to the fact that the athletes will spend a larger percentage of the day working on their sport specific technical skills.
Just a quick ‘GREAT JOB!’ shout out to the David Leadbetter coaches (Dave, Sean, Kevin and Andrew) for their world-class instruction with many of AT’s golfers.  The relaxation effect the players are showing comes from the confidence they are feeling with their swings.

Leander and Rennae begin their 2010 season next week in Australia preparing for the Australian Open tournament in mid-January. We’ll be following them closely and waiting for Coach Ricky Leach’s return to Leander’s camp.  So hustle back Coach Leach!

Athletes Training will utilize two key techniques, Breathwork and Balance, to prepare our athletes for breakthrough performances and Championship WINS in 2010!  Stay tuned to the next blog where we will utilize some important breathing exercises that will help you to get through those tough moments.

Stay disciplined,

Coach D

Dave and Tyler Stretching it out early.

Welcome to The New AthletesTraining.com

With winter season on us, the theme is ‘CARDIO AND WEIGHTS’. This is the time of the year when the workouts get longer and muscle soreness takes notice. Longer aerobic intervals and free weights take center stage to build endurance and strength. Off-season training is so ‘ON’ and we’re going HEAVY! Read more »

ATHLETES TRAINING: “I’m Back” to Back Wins!

Suzann Pettersen going winless since her breakthrough season in 2007 nails down a solid 5 stroke victory to WIN the Canadian Open. “I’ve been playing very good since 2007,” Read more »

Coaches Corner: Swinging into the Fall

Were swinging into the fall with everyone healthy, fit and ready to go.  Golf and tennis tours are moving from the middle to the end of their seasons. Read more »

AthletesTraining: Yueer ‘CINDY’ FENG WINS 2nd AJGA INVITATIONAL OF SEASON

By winning her 2nd AJGA Invitational of the season, the McDonald’s Betsy Rawls Invitational , Cindy moves to a career high #4 in the US Polo Junior girls rankings.  Go Cindy!!!

AthletesTraining: Kristina Wong WINS New York State Amatuer

With a number of close 2nds this past spring and earlier summer,  Kristina found a way today with her first WIN of the 2009 season at the New York State Amateur. Read more »

AthletesTraining: Leander & Rennae in FINALS at WIMBLEDON!

17 year team member Leander Paes and 10 year team member Rennae Stubbs both S5Bands users move into Finals of Wimbledon 2009. Read more »

COACHES CORNER: Sizzling Summer

Summer is Sizzling with an ‘Amazing’ French Open Grand Slam Doubles WIN  from our legendry Leander Paes. Read more »

AthletesTraining: LEANDER PAES WINS the French Open with an ACE!

17 Year team member Leander Paes and his doubles partner Lukas Dlouhy beat the unseeded pair of Wesley Moodie and Dick Norman to win the 2009 French Open Men’s Doubles Championship. Read more »

AthletesTraining: Team China is on FIRE!

Yueer Cindy Feng bested Sarah Brown in a two-hole, sudden-death playoff Monday to WIN the AJGA Thunderbird International Junior in Phoenix, AZ Read more »

COACHES CORNER: Looking into the Future

We’re Excited about the Development of some NEW PROJECTS and want to congratulate some of our Athletes on their recent wins. AT.com is getting a New Look to the Website and were going a lot more interactive. Read more »

AthletesTraining: Cindy Feng WINS AGAIN!!!

13 year old Yueer “Cindy” Feng of Orlando charged to the lead with a first round of five-under par 67.  Read more »

AthletesTraining: Andy Zhang WINS

11 year old Chinese Sensation Andy Zhang qualified today for the Callaway World Junior Championsips WINNING the 2 day tournament with an opening round 67 and final round 73. Congrats Andy!!! Read more »

Athletes Training: Arjun Atwal Rehab Mission

Dave and Arjun up at the Steadman Hawkins Clinic working with shoulder sports rehab specialist Chuck Thigpen of ProAxis Therapy. Read more »

Athletes Training: Another WIN this Week! Cindy Feng WINS Lemon Bay and Shatters Records

In the Girls Division, Yueer “Cindy” Feng jumped to an early lead with an opening round of one-under par 70 for a two-stroke lead over Carlton Kuhlo. Read more »

Athletes Training: Jhared Hack WINS Snap Fitness Open

Athletes Training Jhared Hack won his first professional tour event today on the EGolf Professional Tour.  His first win came at the Snap Fitness Open. With an opening round of 64 followed by 67 on day two, Hack posted a -2 70 to win by 1 stroke. CONGRATULATIONS Jhared!!!
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Athletes Training: Suzann Pettersen “STRONG”

Suzann Ripping out back at the Leadbetter Academy this afternoon in Orlando at ChampionsGate.
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Rennae Stubbs “Swinging Chains” Workout

Dave, Lyndsey Klein, and Rennae swinging some chains at Rennae’s place in Tampa.. Read more »

Athletes Training: Kristina Wong

Kristina Wong and Trainer Dave Herman keeping her flexible will keep her focused!
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Athletes Training: Ty Tryon

Dave and “Baby Bro” Ty Tryon spending a moment together on the Range out at Champions Gate.
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Athletes Training: Yueer Cindy Feng, Motin Yeung Outstanding Performances

Yueer Cindy Feng continued her outstanding play finishing 2nd with at final round 68 at the Mizuno Classic today at Innisbrook.
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Athletes Training: Masters Champion Trevor Immelman defends at Augusta

AthletesTraining Superstar Trevor Immelman works hard on his fitness with the New S5 Green Band.
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Athletes Training: Kristina Wong

Kristina Wong after a 3 month layoff reworking her golf swing and golf fitness with David Leadbetter and Dave Herman finished 2nd in the Ladies Suncoast Series professional event in Mount Dora on Saturday.
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Athletes Training: Oscar Sharpe

New young “Top Gun” Golfer Oscar Sharpe working with his Athleticity trainer Dave Herman shows some diversity in pool training. Read more »

Athletes Training: Leander Paes

Indias’ Super Tennis Champion Leander Paes in Florida for the 2009 Sony Ericsson Open takes time out to tune up his Athleticity Workout with his Trainer of 17 years Dave Herman. Read more »

Athletes Training: Cindy Feng

13 year old Golf sensation captures her 7th Title this season at the 3rd Annual National Junior Girls Invitational in Ocala, Florida. Cindy loves working with her S5 bands.
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Athletes Training: 2009 Tavistock Cup

Dave Herman continues his run with Elite Athletes preforming at Peak Performances at the 2009 Tavistock Cup lead by Captain Ernie Els.
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Welcome to Athletes Training 2009

Welcome to Athletes Training and thanks for checking out our new site.

Were looking forward to an amazing 2009 with a lot of new talented young athletes on board. After the holidays, the 2009 season is underway and everyone’s ready to go!
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