Tim Maxey named MLB S&C Coordinator

Tim Maxey was named Major League Baseball’s Joint Strength and Conditioning Coordinator, Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association announced on Thursday.

Maxey will focus on providing guidance to and identifying best practices for clubs and players on issues involving conditioning, fitness, nutrition and other related subjects in this newly created position.

Maxey has plenty of experience in the field as he just completed his seventh season as the strength and conditioning coach for the Indians in 2009, and prior to working with the Indians, he worked in the Royals organization from 1998 to 2002.

As part of his new position, Maxey visit with every team during Spring Training to discuss fitness practices and conditioning. He will also be available to all Major League clubs during the season for all areas relating to strength and conditioning, including the development of educational programs and assisting with the establishment of industry-wide initiatives.

He also has experience working on a larger scale with baseball, as he has served MLB and the MLBPA on its Strength and Conditioning Advisory Board and has been an advisor to the Taylor Hooton Foundation, which raises awareness about the dangers of steroid abuse.

Maxey is a National Strength and Conditioning Association-Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and a Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach. The Ohio native is a graduate of Shawnee State University and holds a Master’s Degree in physical education from The Ohio State University.

2010 NIKE Football Combines

Dear Athletes,

Are you ready to attack the off-season and help yourself achieve  the goals of improving and possibly playing at the next level? If so, then we’d like to invite you  to register and attend one of our 17 FREENike Football Combines this spring.

ESPN RISE has introduced thousands of top prospects to the national recruiting scene over the past 20 years after top showings at the Nike Football Combines. These combines will give athletes an opportunity to showcase their athletic ability to the football recruiting world.

WHAT
The Nike Football Combines are exclusive events and are an opportunity for players to get an official SPARQ Rating in a professional setting. These combines are FREE of charge.

WHO CAN COME
Top rising seniors to be (Class of 2011) and all underclassmen (2012-13) looking to showcase their skills and play at the next level.

WHEN AND WHERE 
There are 17 Nike Football Combines scheduled for the 2010 tour. Log onto www.espnrise.com now to see the schedule and register online!

WHAT TO BRING 
Bring appropriate workout gear: Shorts, sweats, football cleats, and or training shoes –NO TRACK SPIKES. Your athletes will receive free NIKE PRO COMPETITION BASELAYER participant shirts if they pre-register online at www.ESPNRISE.com. DO NOT have them bring anything of value, as we are not responsible for lost or stolen items

COMBINE FORMAT
After a proper, supervised “dynamic warm-up”, your athletes will be tested in the 40-Yard Dash, Pro Agility Shuttle (5-10-5), Kneeling Power Ball Toss, and the Vertical Jump.

WHAT IS A SPARQ RATING?
SPARQ Training is the dynamic training method used at the Nike Football Training Camps. The SPARQ Rating is a number that identifies overall athletic ability and is used by top coaches and trainers around the nation as an initial indicator of an athlete’s potential on the field

BENEFITS
This is a great opportunity for you to take advantage of Nike’s commitment to football, which will give athletes an opportunity to get tested professionally. There is also an opportunity for great recruiting exposure and coverage. ESPNRISE.com and ESPN.com, home of the Nike Football Training Camps and producers of other top events such as Elite 11, Nike 7ON, and Gridiron Kings will be at the Nike Football Combines covering the event as well as taking photos and video. In addition the results will be distributed to major college football programs all over the country. Also, a good performance can mean a spot at the Nike Football Training Camps, which kickoff in April.

We look forward to hopefully seeing you and your athletes at a Nike Football Combine this spring. For a complete list of dates and locations, as well as other frequently asked questions, please visit www.espnrise.com and click on Nike Football Combines.

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