Happy 2nd Birthday WST!
Thank you to our clients who have made us sosuccessful. We will continue to work to make you be the best you can be. Aspecial thank you to our dedicated staff – VickyZiolkowski and Kevin Olson, whosededication, loyalty and knowledge make them the best in the business. Wehave a lot in store over the next […]
Youth Strength Training
At Williams Sport Training one of the most common questions we get is, is my child old enough to begin strength training? Exercise physiologists and the American Academy of Pediatrics both support the implementation of strength and resistance training programs for young children. Studies show that a moderate intensity strength training program can help increase […]
WST FALL 2013 COLLEGIATE SEASON WRAP-UP
The accomplishments and awards received through the hard work and dedication of our fall season WST collegiate athletes! This past fall season was filled with tremendous personal and team accomplishments for many of our WST college athletes. WST is proud to have as clients: 16 student athletes start nearly every game in […]
Increasing Explosive Strength and Reactive Method through Plyometrics
Shock training or plyometrics is developed by a sudden stretch preceding any voluntary effort. Kinetic Energy and not heavy weights must be used. Depth jumps and med ball re-bounding are two common means used. Dr. Verkhoshansky, the father of plyometrics first thoughts came by observing triple jumpers and how powerful the jumps were after each […]
Importance of strength training for goalkeepers
The physical requirements for playing in the goal are much different than the requirements for field players. The physical requirements for a goalkeeper are anaerobic fitness, explosive power/vertical jump, strength, speed, agility, hand-eye coordination, and quick reflexes. To play at a high level keepers must have most if not all of these attributes. Williams Sport […]
The importance of communication to a goalkeeper
At WST you hear a lot about the physical nature of defending & goalkeeping. In this article you will read about the importance of communication between the goalkeeper & field players. Communication is essential to defend effectively in the game of soccer. Organization amongst your backline limits shots on goal and makes things difficult for […]
WST Goalkeeping & Finishing Academy
Goalkeeping At WST we take a more aggressive and athletic approach to the goal keeping position. Our goal keepers work on technique, foot speed, and saving the second shot. AT the WST Goal Keeping Academy we breed athleticism. Our keepers come out of the box aggressive, composed, and confident. Our staff has the mentality to […]
No If’s, And’s, or Buts on the Importance of Butts
When it comes to running or walking there is a large misconception that the legs hold all the power, when in fact, the glutes or butt muscle are a substantial contributor to all types of movement. There are three different muscles that make up the glutes, the gluteus maximus, minimus, and medius. Having strong glutes […]
Explosive Leg Strength
By Louie Simmons When most people look at Westside training protocols, they automatically think of powerlifting. But the truth is the Westside System is used in track and field and in football at all levels. I am very proud to have a picture of Johnny Parker of the Patriots and Kent Johnston of the Packers […]
Importance of Hamstring Training at WST:
The hamstrings are a posterior muscle group that acts as an agonist to the quadriceps. The hamstrings are composed of three different muscles, the biceps femoris, semitendinosus, and semimembranosus. These muscles cause the leg to flex at the knee and also extend at the hip joint. It is believed that the quads are the most […]
