Coaches Corner

Apple was one of the first companies to bring us FireWire, which changed the way we imported video into our computer systems. They have always been known for great graphic and photographic applications. Final Cut Pro is known as one of the best movie making software packages available today. Our colleges and schools are full of Apple computers, but I have yet to see any sports analysis software applications that run on Apple computers.

It seems to be a natural fit, so why is there nothing out their for all those Macs? Well the answer is simple, it costs a … Read more

If you need to use a notebook outdoors in bright sunshine then the Dell ATG D630 is a great option.

This notebook has the one feature that you must have for outdoor use--a super-bright 500 nit LCD display with a special non-reflective coating. Brightness in computer displays are often measured in units called nits, with a typical notebook having a screen brightness of 185 to 220 nits. So at 500 nits, the ATG is easily viewable in even the brightest conditions. With double that of a normal notebook the Dell ATG gives you one of the clearest displays I have … Read more

If you love to run or workout with your ipod and have it strapped somewhere to your body, it is always a hassle to unstrap it and change songs and control the volume. Well Timex known for their ironman sports watches has come out with a watch that can control your ipod.

The iControl watch transmits signals seamlessly to your iPod so you can control your music in a heartbeat. Change songs and volume without breaking stride, the watch lets your pause and also has forward and reverse functions.

The iControl is also water resistant, you might want to think … Read more

Will the Nintendo Wii become a coaching aid for athletes? Nascar and other race car drivers use video game like simulators to study race tracks and sharpen their skills without the risk of injury from a nasty crash. There are already fitness trainers figuring out how to use the Wii as a workout tool for their clients, and coaches in other sports are starting to see the benefits of using this interactive game system as a way for athletes to sharpen their skills.

Could this be the start of a new kind of fitness revolution. I think … Read more

Burst mode, also known as continuous shooting mode, is where you take multiple photos in quick succession with the same settings. You setup as if you were going to take a single photo, but by being in burst mode and holding down the shutter button, you can take multiple shots.

Most consumer digital cameras and all digital SLR cameras released in the past few years have at least some burst capability. The newer and nicer your camera, the more likely it's going to be able to do a faster burst and for longer. Look for a symbol of rectangles … Read more

The Emwave is a pocket device that helps reduce stress anytime, anywhere. It trains you to achieve a high performance mental and physiological state called "coherence". The scientific term "coherence" refers to a mental and emotional state that you experience when you are "in sync" when your heart, brain and nervous system work more efficiently together.

In sports this is often referred to as being in the zone. HeartMath has been doing research for 15 years on the relationship your heart rhythms have on stress and emotions. They have had some amazing results with … Read more

There is nothing new about whole body vibration technology, the Russians started using it back in the 50?s and 60?s to train their Olympic athletes and their cosmonauts. Dr. Vladimir Nazarov was a member of the soviet gymnastics team and chair of sports and biomechanics at the State college in Minsk. Dr. Nazarov started testing vibration technology in competitive sports and realized the benefits in developing strength and power.

This technology has been around in many forms for quite sometime but only now has the fitness community started to develop vibration machines that are becoming fixtures in Gym?… Read more

There is nothing like fathers day weekend for a little golf. The US Open is on and we can all watch the best players struggle on a golf course that is so tough it makes even Tiger look a little average. All of us arm chair commentators can watch and reflect on how we could shoot 80 or 90 like the pros. Not so soon my friend if you want to feel a little US Open tech this weekend get your putter out and try putting or chipping on the ceramic tile in your kitchen because that is what a … Read more

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