Steve Leo is a master trainer for Parisi Speed School and educates young athletes through the VertiMax system. He teaches them how this method is a game changer for their body and their target sport.

 

Steve breaks down how an athlete can work on their acceleration as well as their deceleration movements within the sport of soccer. He also shares tips on how to unlock more explosive movements and what drills you should really focus on to get the maximum amount of power out of your body when it matters. 

 

Key Takeaways:

[1:05] A little bit about Steve and today’s episode.

[2:35] What are some good deceleration drills an athlete can practice?

[4:45] Why are multi-directional exercises so important? 

[5:55] How can the raptor come into play and help an athlete’s performance?

[8:50] Need some resources? The VertiMax app has you covered! 

 

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Tweetables:

“In soccer, a lot of the steps tend to be choppy. It’s important to change the angles and change the cuts so you can work off both feet."

 

"The Raptor is perfect for explosive movements. You can easily load the front-end and it works really, really well."