Sportz Ventures Expert Panel
SportzVentures provides today’s athletes with premium advice from the top experts in their respected field. Topics include Nutrition, Strength & Conditioning, Recruiting, Injury Prevention and Rehab, Education and Drugs and Alcohol.
Dr. Susan M. Kleiner: Nutrition
Steve Leo: Strength & Conditioning
Dennis O'Sullivan: Drugs and Alcohol
Steve Leo has been a trainer for the Parisi Speed School for the past 10 years and has worked with numerous division one and professional athletes. We are proud to have Steve on sportsgist.com to provide expert advice in the field of strength and conditioning, speed and agility training.
DAY 1 DATE DATE DATE DATEUPPER BODY EXERCISE WEEK1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4A. Seated external SET x10 SET x10 SET x8 SET x8rotation SET x10 SET x8 SET x8 SET x8 SET x10 SET x8 SET x8 SET x6311 SET SET SET SET x6B. DB flat Bench Press SET x10 SET x10 SET x8 SET x8 SET x10 SET x8 SET x8 SET x8 SET x10 SET x8 SET x8 SET x6311 SET SET SET SET x6C. Chin-ups SET 1x max SET 1x max SET 1x max SET supine grip SET 2x10 neg SET 3x10 SET SET SET 2x10 neg SET 2x10 SET SET SET SET SET SET D. DB Incline Bench Press SET x10 SET x10 SET x8 SET x8 SET x10 SET x8 SET x8 SET x8 SET x10 SET x8 SET x8 SET x6311 SET SET SET SET x6E. 1 Arm Row SET x10 SET x10 SET x8 SET x8 SET x10 SET x8 SET x8 SET x8 SET x10 SET x8 SET x8 SET x6311 SET SET SET SET x6F. DB Shoulder Press SET x10 SET x10 SET x8 SET x8(palms face in) SET x10 SET x8 SET x8 SET x8 SET x10 SET x8 SET x8 SET x6311 SET SET SET SET x6G. Push-ups SET SET SET SET (3 sets to failure SET SET SET SET record reps!) SET SET SET SET SET SET SET SET F. Medicine ball passes SET SET SET SET Chest pass SET SET SET SET Overhead pass SET SET SET SET Oblique pass SET SET SET SET DAY 2 DATE DATE DATE DATE LOWER BODY EXERCISE WEEK1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 A. Baebell Dead Lfft SET x10 SET x10 SET x8 SET x8 SET x8 SET x8 SET x8 SET x6 SET x8 SET x8 SET x8 SET x6 311 SET SET x8 SET x8 SET x6 B. Step ups SET x10 SET x10 SET x8 SET x8 16-18" box SET x10 SET x8 SET x8 SET x8 SET x10 SET x8 SET x8 SET x8 211 SET SET SET SET C. Front Lunge SET x10 SET x10 SET x8 SET x8 SET x10 SET x8 SET x8 SET x8 SET x10 SET x8 SET x8 SET x8 211 SET SET SET SET D. Prone Leg Curls SET x10 SET x10 SET x8 SET x8 SET x10 SET x8 SET x8 SET x8 SET x10 SET x8 SET x8 SET x8 311 SET SET SET SET E. Calf Extensions SET x15 SET x15 SET x12 SET x12 SET x15 SET x12 SET x12 SET x12 SET x15 SET x12 SET x12 SET x12 311 SET SET SET x10 SET x10 F. Weighted abs SET SET SET SET 3x10 SET SET SET SET SET SET SET SET SET SET SET SET SET SET SET SET SET SET SET SET SET SET SET SET SET SET SET SET SET SET SET SET SET SET SET SET SET SET SET SET SET SET SET SET (more)
“Baseball Training Myths” Speed Training Myth: “Speed is something you’re born with. You either have it or you don’t” Fact: Running is a skill, and more like any other skill it can be improved through proper instruction. Speed training is the most important, but often not trained in baseball. Training Sprint technique, active Dynamic Conditioning and movement skill training, a Baseball player can: Increase running speed on the base paths Improve base stealing ability Enhance footwork Improve reaction ability and change of direction Strength Training: Myth: “Weight lifting is bad for baseball players. It slows down their swing and can hurt their arms” Fact: Strength Training will not only improve running speed, but can also help the baseball player throw harder and longer while decreasing the risk of injury. Pitching and hitting are probably the 2 most powerful movements in team sports. Working on a functional strength training program that is specifically designed to improve the ballplayer’s joint and structural integrity. If you follow this Program you will · Improve throwing and hitting power · Enhance overall explosiveness · Improve Shoulder joint stability, to reduce risk of throwing injuries · Lean safe and effective strength training techniques to further enhance performance and reduce their overall risk of injury. (more)
Energy Systems Wrestling is one of the most energy demanding sports in the world.Not only are large quantities of energy needed, but also the amount needed per unit of time is great. Sources estimate that wrestling requires 700-800 calories per hour for the body’s energy systems. The human body possesses 2 main energy systems, the Anaerobic (strength) , and Aerobic (endurance) that are used in wrestling. Wrestling is primarily an anaerobic activity that places high demands on ATP-PC stores. The muscle cell can generate ATP in 2 basic ways. 1. Breakdown ingested foods (carbohydrates, proteins, and fats) 2. The breakdown of stored glycogen from body stores is anaerobic. The Aerobic system is important to the wrestler for 3 reasons: 1. it will reduce recover time, 2. Permit a higher tolerance of lactate levels, and 3. Raise the anaerobic threshold.A wrestler with good aerobic conditioning will have a faster recovery rate. An aerobically conditioned wrestler can practice and compete at a higher absolute intensity due to a raised anaerobic threshold and tolerance to high lactate levels. Here is an example of a Pre-Season- Inseason Training August - November 1. MWF - drill 45 min 1. Strength Training Aerobic 2 -3x/week (Pre-Season) live 15 min 2. Power Training Speed Training 1x/week 8 - 10 weeks 2. T-Th drill 20 min 3. Stability/Flexibity Plyometrics 1x/week live 30 min 3 - 4x/week Olympic Lifts 1 -2x/week Treadmill 2 -3x/week November - January 1. Nov - drill 45 min 1. Power Maintenance Aerobic 2 - 3x/week In Season live 45 min 2. Strength Maintenance Speed Training 1x/week Pre Tournament 2. Dec - drill 45 min 3. Strength Endurance Olympic Lifts 1 - 2x/week 8 - 10 Weeks live 30 min 4. Stability/Flexibity Treadmill 2 - 3x/week 3. Jan - drill 30 min 2 - 3 x/week 20 - 30 min This program is designed to maintain and increase your strength and endurance levels through the season. Try to follow the workouts as best as possible. When doing day 1 workout, try to workout on an off wrestling day to allow for a maximum intensity workout and proper recovery. When doing Day 2 pick a day 2-3 days from Day 1’s workout. This could be done before or after practice. Do not do these workouts the day of matches. Only perform Day 2 the day before a match, if that is when you have time. This will ensure proper recovery, burn more calories to aid in weight loss, and is time efficient. The workouts should take between 30-45 minutes, not including a 10-minute warm up. On day 1 the rest periods should be 1.5-2 minutes. On Day 2 the rest periods should be 30-45 seconds. On both days use the Wave loading method. This means Start with 50-60% of your 1RM (1 repetition maximum) Increase 2.5-5% / week until the season starts, and then drop the percents 2.5-5%/ week. For the next 4 weeks.Continue to change the percentages every 2 weeks and change the exercise selection ever 2 weeks also¯. The best of luck in the upcoming season. Remember all the hard work you put in is for a reason. I’m sure your team worked harder than anyone around and it will pay dividends. Good luck in the 2008-2009 Season!!!!!!!!! DAY 1 Active Dynamic Warm-up 15 minutes DB Squats 3x10 Push-ups 3x20 DB Step Ups 3x8 Chin-Ups 2xmax (if you cant do them, arm hang 30 sec 2x) DB Lunge Dips 3xmax DAY 2 Active Dynamic Warm-up 15 minutes Push-ups 5xmax Pull-Ups 2xmax (if you cant do them, arm hang 30 sec 2x) DB Bench Press 3x10 DB 1 Arm Row 3x10 DB Shoulder Press 3x 12DB Curls 3x12 (more)
In Season Speed Training for Football by: STEVE LEO Fall is upon us and football is getting underway. As we all know football has become the ultimate sport for strength and speed. If you watch NFL games on Sundays, you can see the speed is unbelievable. This has translated down to the high school and recreation level. Now you can watch high school games on ESPN!! . There is so much preparation that goes into getting ready for a football season. It starts in the winter in the weight room and goes in the spring where the running starts. Then in the summer the speed work along with practices are in full swing. But now in the fall where there is 1 game/week, maybe 1-2 days of weight room, how do we maintain all that speed that was developed in the summer? The 1st thing a football player wants to do is recovery from the game. Mondays tend to be film and weight room for most teams. Tuesday through Thursday is game prep and Fridays is usually a walk through. So how do you do it? As I have stated in the previous articles you must plan it out. I would suggest doing 1-2 days/ week of speed work, with the workouts lasting only 15-20 minutes. This will ensure good training, stop over training, allow for recovery and keep you on track for practice. As always start with a good Active Warm-up. This should be done everyday regardless of the workouts for 10-15 minutes. The active warm-up can also act as a recovery tool for a player. For football players flexibility and tightness is always an issue, so here is an in season Warm-up for football players. It should 10-12 minutes · Jog 20 yards 2 xs · Jumping Jacks 2x10 · Body Squats 1x10 · Jog 20 yards 2 xs · Pogo Jumps 2x10 seconds · Body Squats 2x5 · Jog 20 yards 2 xs · Walking High Knee pulls 2x 10 yards · Stationary reverse Lunge 1x8 each leg · Skipping 10 yards 2x’s · Line Jumps (forward/back and side/side) 2 sets of 10 · Side Shuffle 2 sets of 10yards · Carioca 2 sets of 10 yards · Back pedal 2 sets of 10 yards · Lay on the ground · Supermen 1x20 · Lying on back leg swings 1x 10 each leg · Push ups 1x15 · Sit ups 1x 20 · Mountain Climbers 1x10 each leg Speed Training 1-2 days / week Monday tends to be a good day to do short sprint work Here is a sample Monday Work out · Active Dynamic Warm-up 15 minutes · Wall Drive Drills 3x 5 seconds · Falling Starts- 4 x 10 yards · 10 yard starts – 4x out of defensive position stance · 20 yard sprints 4x out of offensive position stance · Stretch!!! Day 2 Could be done on a Wednesday or Thursday depending on the game schedule · Active Dynamic Warm-up 15 minutes · Ladder or mini hurdle drills pick 4-6 and do for 5- 10 seconds · 5-10-5 shuttle runs 4x · Backpedal 10yards back pedal to a sprint 4x · 200 yards shuttle runs (50 yard increments) 2-4x · Stretch!!! (more)
In our last article we discussed speed training for lacrosse. One of the items I talked about was the importance of strength training, not to be confused with “Body Building”! You need to get strong to get fast. This is a fact. The ability to produce power and speed is based upon how much strength a person has. There is a plethora of literature on lifting weights. My goal is to outline a strength training program that is effective and simple to follow. The first aspect of training is to make sure the body can adapt to the training easily. One big mistake that is made is to be in a weight room, stack the weights, and then crank it out. The body must be prepared for the stress it will have to be under. An example is you wouldn’t go out and take 200 shots on net without small increases each time out. In order to do this you must get the body acclimated to handle stress. One of the first things I do with my lax players is start with an Active Dynamic Warm-up. I make it last 20-30 minutes, to condition the body with low stress levels on it. The next step is to move into body weight exercises. This teaches control and builds strength quickly. Also, it conditions the joints and muscles before the heavier loads are taken on. Furthermore these exercises can be done almost anywhere and are sometimes the ones forgotten when an athlete works out. I keep it basic and simple. Too many times I see athletes looking to do the “Crazy” exercise because it looks cool. Think of your training body as building a house. The first thing that is built is the foundation, then the framing, roof, walls, and then the materials inside. If you do not set a good strength foundation everything else will suffer as it would in a house. Base level strength can be defined as the ability of muscles to produce tension and exert resistance against outside forces. What does that mean?? It means the ability to produce movement with your body. There are many different types of strength; we are going to focus on Absolute Strength. This is defined as the maximum force an athlete can produce, in respect to their body weight. Bodyweight and performance are closely related in sports. One of the best tests you can use on yourself is Maximum Chin-ups. If you take a group of athletes and have them all perform a maximum chin-up test, the odds are the ones who do the most chin-ups will run the fastest. I know you’re probably saying to yourself,” chin-ups are arms, but I run with my legs.” The fact is that relative to your body weight you need to be strong, as well as have your upper body producing power when running. A good guideline is: for boys 12 and under, 5-8 is good; girls 12 and under, 1-2 is good; boys 13 and up, 8-10 is good; girls 13 and up, 2-5 is good. If you want to get faster you need to get stronger!! Ok, now on to the Strength Program. Give yourself 1-2 days to recover between these workouts. Also make sure you are doing your speed work. Good Luck!!! Here is a 2-day Beginner Program:Day 1Active Dynamic Warm-up 15 minutes Push-ups: 2 sets of 15Chin-ups: 1 set of maximum Dumbbell squats: 2 sets of 10Dumbbell Lunges: 2 sets of 10 each legStanding Dumbbell Shoulder Press: 2 sets of 10Core- Toe Touches: 2 sets of 20, Leg Lowering: 2 sets of 10 seconds eachTAKE 45 seconds to1 minute rests between setsStretchDay 2 Active Dynamic Warm-up 15 minutes Dumbbe1l Side Lunge: 2 sets of 10Dumbbell Step-up (on a box or bench _ knee height or above) 2 sets of 10Dumbbell Bench press: 2 sets of 10Push-ups: 2 sets of MaxChin-ups: 2 sets of MaxDumbbell Curls: 2 sets of 12 supersetted with plate holdsCore- Seated Rotations: 2 sets of 20 each side, Standing woodchoppers 2 sets of 10 TAKE 45 seconds to 1 minute rest between setsStretch (more)
Dr. Kleiner is one of the foremost nutrition authorities on eating for strength, owner of High Performance Nutrition and author of Power Eating.
Dr. Kleiner is the nutrition consultant to The Seattle Sonics and the Miami Heat. Dr. Kleiner has consulted with many other food and beverage companies and has been the nutrition consultant to the Seattle Seahawks, the Cleveland Browns, the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Repertory Project Dance Company, The Seattle Skating Club, Olympians and athletes at all levels of sport. She was a founding member of the Gatorade Sports Nutrition Speakers Network.
Fuel-Up With ScienceSusan M. Kleiner, PhD, RD, FACN, CNS, FISSNIf you want to improve your athletic performance you need to know something about science. From the angle of a tennis serve to the point of impact on a field goal kick, science will enhance your ability to outperform the competition. Today nutrition science plays a dominating role in enhancing physical performance by supporting protein and energy metabolism in an efficient and effective way, putting athletes who understand food, nutrition and human performance, out in front of the pack. One of the most important strategies for improving your ability to build muscle strength and endurance is to fuel your body to maximum levels. This can be difficult when you are so busy throughout the day that you don’t have the time to sit down and eat regular meals. Sometimes eating the all-important snack before training becomes more of a hindrance than help when you puke it up during an intense practice. Or you just don’t have much of an appetite right after training when you know you’re supposed to recover and refuel. Many nutrition products have entered the market to offer convenience to a busy athlete who needs to fuel-up. Ideally, product marketing is based on research done on the products themselves. Some of the claims are based on what we call “borrowed science”, when research has been done on individual ingredients in the product, but not on the entire product as it is sold. Unfortunately, too many times there has not been any research to support the claims made on products at all. Recently there has been some confusion over how a couple of carbohydrate supplements work in the body, and how the two products compare to each other. New scientific findings are clearing up the confusion, and giving us some great information on which to base our decision-making on who benefits the most from which product. Starches and sugars, the main food sources of carbohydrate fuel, are digested at different rates. Typically, sugars are digested most rapidly. Starches can be separated into 3 categories based on digestibility: rapid, resistant and slow. Waxy maize starch, called ‘waxy’ because of the appearance of the kernel under cross section, was brought from China to the US in the early 1900s. It has been recognized as a slowly digested starch, but companies have promoted it as a fast absorbing starch that raises insulin levels sharply to promote enhanced muscle-building and endurance. Here’s the story based on science.In the most recent study conducted at Purdue University, published in the current issue of Nutrition Research, waxy maize starch was compared to a mixture of maltodextrin and sugars (commonly found in sports drinks), and to white bread. The study confirmed previous studies showing waxy maize starch to be slowly digested and absorbed, producing a much smaller increase in blood insulin. The blood insulin response, influenced by how fast the carbohydrate was digested and absorbed, was 3.5 times higher, and substantially faster in the first hour with maltodextrin plus sugar, and 1.6 times higher with white bread, relative to waxy maize starch. None of the carbohydrate treatments differed in their influence on hunger, appetite, or calories burned. Contrary to many marketing claims, waxy maize may be best suited for long endurance exercise or for persons who experience blood sugar fluctuations, as blood sugar did not drop below the starting point 4 hours after waxy maize starch but did with maltodextrin plus sugars. According to Dr. Chad Kerksick from the University of Oklahoma Department of Health and Exercise Science, “Although an exercise endurance test was not performed, we and other researchers have shown that at least over a 2 hour period, waxy maize starch does not enhance endurance performance over maltodextrin. What would be interesting to explore is whether waxy maize starch would shine in ultra-endurance training or competition, in events lasting 4 hours or more. This may be why the military had an interest.” Vitargo S2, a new carbohydrate supplement on the market in the U.S. has been shown to be the most rapidly absorbed starch, and scientific studies have shown that it can enhance performance. Research performed at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden-the birthplace of carbohydrate/glycogen loading back in the 1960's-and the University Nottingham in the United Kingdom have shown that Vitargo® is superior to the carbohydrates found in ordinary sport/ energy/recovery drinks and powders. Vitargo S2 is a different molecular weight than sugars or other starches, allowing it to pass through the stomach and be absorbed into the bloodstream from the intestines remarkably faster than any other carbohydrate on the market. Compared to equal calorie amounts of carbohydrates in ordinary sport energy and recovery drinks and powders, Vitargo® was shown to have:-2.3 times Faster Energy Delivery to Intestines.This leads to more efficient digestion and absorption as well as delivery to muscle after exhaustive exercise.-1.78 times Higher Insulin Response in Ten Minutes. Insulin is the most potent, natural mechanism for rapidly activating of anti-catabolic signals that spare muscle protein post-workout.-1.68 times Greater Glycogen Recovery in First 2 Hours. For faster refueling and recovery.-Up to 1.23 times Greater Maximum Endurance Performance.So if you are an ultra-endurance athlete or a diabetic athlete, you might look into whether waxy maize might be a good carbohydrate supplement for you. If you performance, Vitargo S2 looks like it has science on its side. (more)
Nutrient needs of female athletes. Susan M. Kleiner, PhD, RD, FACN, CNS, FISSN All athletes need to eat well, hydrate properly, prepare for exercise and recover after exercise. Female athletes in particular may have greater nutritional demands due to the nature of their particular sports and their body size. Any time you restrict your diet and energy intake to meet body weight classes or aesthetic demands, you increase your risk of nutritional deficiency. Here are the key nutrients to focus on as you head into the summer training season. Energy To maintain body weight and health and maximize training effects, female athletes must consume enough calories during periods of high-intensity training. Without enough energy available to all systems of the body, muscle will be lost, menstrual function can become disturbed, bone can be lost and maximal bone density will never be reached. Poor energy intake can lead to an increased risk of fatigue, injury, illness, and a prolonged recovery process. If body fat or weight must be decreased, begin the process months prior to the competitive season. This way weight loss can be done gradually, with a balance of increased exercise and a very small amount of calorie restriction, limiting any nutritional deficits. Protein All athletes need more protein than sedentary individuals, and the needs of female athletes are the same as their male counterparts. Adult endurance athletes require 1.2 to 1.4 grams /kg (0.55 to 0.64 grams/pound) of protein per day to maintain health and performance. Adult strength athletes require 1.2 to 1.7 grams/kg (0.55 to 0.77 grams/pound) of protein per day. Adolescent athletes have the additional energy and protein needs of growth, and should add at least 10 percent to these values. When energy intake is restricted, protein requirements increase, and an additional 10 percent should be added on again. The same is true for vegan athletes. Vitamins and Minerals B-vitamins play a critical role in exercise performance. Thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pyridoxine (B-6), pantothenic acid, and biotin are involved in energy production during exercise. Folate and B-12 are required for the production of red blood cells, for protein synthesis, and in the repair of all tissues, including the central nervous system. Several B vitamins are frequently low in the diets of female athletes; especially in cases of vegetarian diets or those with disordered eating patterns. Riboflavin, pyridoxine, folate and vitamin B-12 have been identified. Calcium, iron, zinc and magnesium are the primary minerals low in the diets of female athletes. The reason is typically the same as for vitamins: low energy intake. This means restricted food consumption and low nutrient content. Calcium is especially important for growth, maintenance, and repair of bones; maintenance of blood calcium levels, regulation of muscle contraction, nerve conduction, and normal blood clotting. Iron is required for the formation of red blood cells which contain the oxygen-carrying protein myoglobin and hemoglobin, and for enzymes involved in energy production. Zinc is critical for growth, building and repair of muscle tissue, energy production, and immune function. Magnesium plays a role in over 300 biochemical reactions in the body. It is critically involved in cellular metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins, and regulates neuromuscular, cardiovascular, immune and hormonal function. Even when an athlete tries hard to follow a healthy diet, there are stressful, busy days when it is nearly impossible to eat everything that you need. I encourage athletes to take a one-a-day style vitamin-mineral supplement to cover any occasional holes in the diet. Good Food Sources of B-Vitamins Thiamin: Whole and enriched grains, legumes, nuts, pork and yeast. Riboflavin: Milk and dairy products, eggs, liver, almonds, soynuts, shellfish, fortified breads and cereals Niacin: Yeast, meat, red fish, poultry, fortified cereals, legumes, seeds, some leafy green vegetables Vitamin B-6: Fortified cereals, beans, meat, poultry, fish, some fruits and vegetables Pantothenic acid: In a wide variety of foods, including liver, kidney, yeast, egg yolk, broccoli, fish, shellfish, chicken, milk, yogurt, legumes, mushrooms, avocado, sweet potato, whole grains Biotin: Nuts, liver, egg yolks, shellfish, soybeans Folate: Leafy green vegetables, fruits, dried beans and peas, fortified breads and cereals. Vitamin B-12: Meat, dairy products, eggs, and fortified foods. Good Food Sources of Minerals Calcium: milk, yogurt, cheese, salmon, tofu, rhubarb, sardines, green leafy vegetables, beans, peas, almonds, sesame seeds Iron: Best: Meat, fish, poultry. Also: fruits, vegetables, dried beans, nuts and enriched grain products Zinc: oysters, red meat, poultry, beans, nuts, some seafood, whole and enriched grains, dairy products Magnesium: Legumes, nuts, whole grains, vegetables (more)
Do I need more sodium?Susan M. Kleiner, PhD, RD, FACN, CNS, FISSN Everyone knows that you have to drink fluids to stay well hydrated. Drink before, during and after exercise, and always drink when you’re thirsty. Water alone is not enough to keep you well hydrated. Sodium and other electrolytes are required to help control fluid balance in the body. This is important during intense exercise and critical during heavy exercise in warm or hot environments. (more)
In the Heat of the Day: Maximizing Your Performance while the weather is warm. By Susan M. Kleiner, PhD, RD, FACN, CNS, FISSN Summer may be waning, but even as we head toward Fall many places in the country remain warm. Here in the Pacific Northwest we are having the most consistent warm weather that we’ve had all summer. So along with taking your sunscreen to practice, here are some very important strategies for keeping your performance high during afternoon practices in the heat. (more)
The funny thing about energy drinks is that they don’t actually give you energy; they just make you feel like you have more energy for a brief period of time. For an athlete, energy drinks end up putting you behind the eight ball, rather than out in front of the pack. (more)
“What and when you eat, day in and day out, will determine your body’s ability to recover, repair and grow. To really put your food to work for you, timing and combining of foods, meals and supplements will maximize mental and physical training and recovery.” …Dr. Susan M. Kleiner I’m opening this article on Game-Day Nutrition because it is absolutely essential to understand that performance on game day is not based on what you eat on the day of the game or competition, it’s what you eat day in and day out, for weeks and months before competition, that will ultimately determine overall performance. Once you get your nutrition foundation built, what you eat on the day of the game certainly helps. (more)
Before joining the American Athletic Institute, Dennis played in the NFL from 1999-2004 spending the majority of his time with the New York Jets and Houston Texans. Most recently Dennis was the Director of New York City Government Affairs for the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services. It is this combination of athletic experience at the highest levels and his substance abuse background that makes Dennis a perfect fit at the American Athletic Institute. Dennis graduated from Tulane University where he captained the 1998 team to an undefeated season and a final national ranking of 7th. Along with being Tulane’s Defensive MVP in 1998, Dennis was also the 1998 Liberty Bowl Scholar Athlete, 1998 Nokia Sugar Bowl Quarterback Club Outstanding Student Athlete and 1998-99 Tulane University Male Student Athlete of the Year. Dennis also is President and Founder of Two Town’s Charity, Inc., an organization dedicated to helping underprivileged children.
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