Unstoppable Athletics

My favorite softball team, Fontbonne University

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If any baseball parents or coaches are looking for something to do this Sunday, go listen to Dr. White and a list of other great presenters as they fill your mind with baseball knowledge.

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Pretty sure I'm in the weight room on a cruise ship, but after looking around I'm almost convinced it is a research lab investigating the integrity of the annulus fibrosis.

Champions do extra

Fired up to see our athletes making huge gains this winter. Two years ago while rehabbing a severe shoulder injury, this athlete and I would have both thought this picture had to be a photoshop. Amazing things happen when you show up, push yourself beyond what is easy and comfortable, stay positive and determined, sleep 8 hours, and eat like an athlete. Refuse to be stopped!

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Tom Brady doesn't drink Gatorade on the sideline, he drinks this instead

Tom Brady doesn't drink Gatorade on the sideline, he drinks this instead The Patriots quarterback is a picky drinker

85-Year-Old Marathoner Is So Fast That Even Scientists Marvel

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85-Year-Old Marathoner Is So Fast That Even Scientists Marvel Ed Whitlock remains at the forefront among older athletes who have led scientists to reassess the possibilities of aging and performance.

The remarkable story of TCU's Rhodes scholar, Caylin Moore

Remarkable. Unstoppable.

The remarkable story of TCU's Rhodes scholar, Caylin Moore Caylin Moore likes to say his story doesn't make sense on paper, and he's right. It's a script that seems unrealistic until you realize Moore lived it and now inspires others by telling his tale.

Never, never, never, never give in.

The barbell is flying today at Unstoppable.

Wi******er Spine & Sport of Pacific-Eureka Wi******er Spine & Sport

Pain In The Back? Exercise May Help You Learn Not To Feel It

See this every day, and not limited solely to back pain.

Pain In The Back? Exercise May Help You Learn Not To Feel It There's evidence that many standard treatments for back pain — including surgery, spinal injections and painkillers — are often ineffective and can even worsen and prolong the problem.

Choose your RHR over your DVR.

An average fracture can heal in six weeks. Imagine what other changes the body can undergo in that period of time with sound nutrition, a solid strength and fitness program, and good sleep. You are always only six weeks away from redefining yourself.

This deadlift may or may not seem remarkable to you. It might be more impressive when you consider it was completed by a 67 year old man who weighs 140 lbs. This same man, when asked on his first visit what he typically does for strength training, pulled out a journal that chronicled his training for the past 25 years.

He also revealed that he was advised as a young adult to avoid lifting things heavier than 50 pounds due to a mild scoliosis. Oops.

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Pictured is a summary of a velocity-based training session performed with a young athlete today using Train with PUSH. We are able to track bar velocity during lifts and thus can estimate power output and provide instantaneous feedback to the athlete. Education is an integral component of our training system, and an early goal for all athletes who train with us is understanding the importance of rate of force development in maximizing power potential.

Will a High-Protein Diet Harm Your Health? The real story on the risks/rewards of eating more protein.

Will a High-Protein Diet Harm Your Health? The real story on the risks/rewards of eating more protein. Will too much protein damage my kidneys? Cause cancer? Reduce my lifespan? At Precision Nutrition we're always getting questions (from fitness pros and clients) about the risks of a high-protein diet. In this article we'll set the record straight and share why protein isn’t the villain it’s made out...

TGIM! How are you moving toward your goals today?

Train with PUSH velocity-based training, offered at Unstoppable. Power sports need power-based training.

Wilson & Ellen Mears “WE Unstoppable”Scholarship

In honor of their lifelong support of youth athletics and spirit of helping those in need, Unstoppable Athletics is proud to announce a scholarship in honor of Wilson & Ellen Mears, late grandparents of UA director, Dr. Matt Leonard.

During the Fall 2016 semester, 1 male and 1 female high school athlete will be chosen to participate in Unstoppable's training system with all expenses covered by the scholarship.

In order to qualify, individuals must meet the following criteria:

1) Participate in at least 1 high school sport

2) Possess limited discretionary resources to pay for sports performance training

3) Maintain academic eligibility throughout the semester

The program is designed by Dr. Leonard, who has worked with high school, collegiate, and professional athletes for the past decade. Programming will be completely customized based upon the athlete’s sport, goals, training experience, and results of initial assessment.

Dr. Leonard’s unique combination of certifications includes:

*Doctor of Physical Therapy

*Doctor of Chiropractic

*Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist

*USA Weightlifting Sports Performance Coach

Applications with athlete’s name, age, school, and contact information for a parent/guardian can be submitted to [email protected]. Applicants will be sent a questionnaire and may be asked to complete a phone or in-person interview.

Recipients will be notified the week of August 29th. Program begins September 6th & ends December 22nd.

Please share this information with any parents, athletes, or coaches who might be aware of a good candidate.

Unstoppable Athletics taking on the Green Monster at Fenway. Thanks to colleague Tyler White for the pic as he attended the Baseball Saber Seminar this weekend!

Announcing Wilson & Ellen Mears “WE Unstoppable” Scholarship Program

I am happy to announce a scholarship program in honor of my late grandparents, Wilson & Ellen Mears. Wilson and Ellen were both strong athletes and even stronger supporters of youth athletics throughout their lives. Both epitomized an “unstoppable” approach to life in their own unique ways and have served as an ongoing inspiration in my daily life.

Wilson and Ellen were known in their hometown for many things, including providing help for those in need. In this spirit, the WE Unstoppable Scholarship will be awarded to one high school male and one high school female athlete who will have all expenses covered to participate in Unstoppable Athletics training for the fall semester of 2016.

Candidates for the scholarship must meet the following criteria to be eligible for consideration:

1. Participate in at least 1 high school sport
2. Possess limited discretionary resources to pay for sports performance training
3. Maintain academic eligibility for high school sports
4. Commit to 100% effort during UA training program

To nominate an individual for consideration, please email me at [email protected]. The nomination should include contact information of a parent/guardian of the athlete. Recipients will be announced on August 29. The scholarship will cover training from September 1 through December 22.

Please share this information with any coaches, parents, or athletes who might be aware of a good candidate for the award.

Thank you!

Thanks to SLU Athletic Training Program for the opportunity to host 4 athletic training students this summer. The energy and enthusiasm they each added to the clinic will be missed, and their preparation through coursework and field experiences at SLU made them great assets for our patients and athletes. We look forward to continuing this relationship in the future!

Saint Louis University Athletic Training Program: SLU AT Student Benefits from Varied Perspectives at Multiple Sites through Unstoppable Athletics

Saint Louis University Athletic Training Program: SLU AT Student Benefits from Varied Perspectives at Multiple Sites through Unstoppable Athletics The Saint Louis University Athletic Training Program in the Doisy College of Health Sciences is a graduate professional program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education. In accordance with the Jesuit mission, which recognizes the dignity of all persons, the progra...

Getting things rolling at Unstoppable!

Hours until opening........

Eager to get started with Fusion Sport SmartSpeed testing today. Our new performance facility will feature state of the art training and monitoring technology to help guide our programs and measure performance gains.

Becoming Unstoppable