The next evolution of core training is here!

"SmartCore" is the development and evolution of traditional core training. SmartCore is about controlled mobility of the lumbar spine and pelvis to improve performance, decrease injury risk and to live better!

In this presentation, Staffan Elgelid takes you through the cutting edge movements for smart core training that allows the participant to experience different movement positions of the pelvis and lumbar spine which combine to train the body and the mind better!

In this first-of-its kind DVD, you'll learn how smart core training moves beyond traditional core training, which is focused on a non-moving stable core. SmartCore adds spine and pelvis movement while moving the extremities with the core in different positions. It is very important to first master basic core training before moving to the smart core training.

Elgelid divides SmartCore training into four areas:

• Foundation: Basic movement patterns that explore varying spine and pelvis movements.
• Static: Core sequences with the spine and pelvis in various static positions.
• Dynamic: Core sequences with the spine and pelvis in continuous motion. This dynamic sequence is essential for athletes since the spine and pelvis are not in a fixed position during athletics.
• Agility: Prepare for game situations with dynamic sequences with the addition of non-habitual movements of the extremities.

Whether it be a physical therapy setting, sport performance setting, or basic training for well being, the smart core will afford the participant better movement and less chance of injury!

70 minutes. 2011.

Kelly Inouye-Perez led the UCLA softball program to their 11th NCAA championship in 2010. Beginning her fifth season as the Bruins' head coach, 2011 marks her 23rd straight year in Westwood, having joined the UCLA softball program as a freshman player in 1989. Inouye-Perez's involvement in Bruin softball is highlighted by seven NCAA Championships and eight Pac-10 titles as player and coach.Coaching is communication. And competitive excellence involves more than the collective skills of your individual players. In this exclusive clinic, Coach Inouye-Perez provides specific guidance on how you can enhance your team's competitive edge and create a championship culture through proven communication strategies.

She reveals five key areas, which include: establishing a clear vision; utilizing effective language; defining each player's roles; creating accountability; and securing enthusiastic team buy-in. Drawing directly from her own extensive experience, she also shares tips on utilizing different communication channels, techniques for getting your team back on track, defining who your core players are, and discovering who you can rely on to help get everyone together and focused.

In managing the game, Coach Inouye-Perez breaks down the communication aspects of competition into three primary areas: Pre-Game Preparation, Game-Time Clarity, and Post-Game Meeting:

• Pre-game preparation covers offense, defense, warm-ups, pitching, team duties, and in-game expectations.
• Game-time clarity involves establishing a team focal point, creating a dugout routine, and managing strategy.
• Post-game meetings can often devolve into a redundant rehash, with the coach simply stating the obvious. Coach Inouye-Perez shows how you can turn the meeting around, get the entire team involved, and seize on this moment to create a heightened opportunity for learning and improvement.

86 minutes. 2011.

277 pages. 2011.

Leadership expert and world-renowned coach Tim McClellan has empowered world champion athletes and non-athletes alike for decades. Inner Strength Inner Peace is a collection of humorous, inspirational, real-life stories that will inspire readers to lead a happier, healthier and more meaningful life.

A must-read for sports fans, Inner Strength Inner Peace includes stories about:

• 13 Professional Athletes
• 10 Olympic Gold Medalists
• 12 World Champions
• 5 World Record Holders
• 15 Martial Art Masters,
• 5 National Champions

• A Hall-of-Fame NFL player
• The greatest player in hockey history
• The highest paid player in the NFL
• An All-Star shortstop
• The top sumo wrestler in the world
• A WWE Champion
• The World's Greatest Athlete

Readers are sure to be enlightened on how to get more out of life through Inner Strength Inner Peace.

219 pages. 2009.

and Todd Whitaker,
professor of educational leadership at Indiana State University and a leading motivational speaker in the field of education

Why do some coaches succeed every season while others suffer loss after loss? This book describes the characteristics of great coaches. Where do the focus their attention? How do they spend their time and energy? and how can others gain the same advantages?

This book frames the landscape of successful athletic teams from the perspective of great coaches.

128 pages. 2010.