Kudos to Jake Wallbridge, Basketball Trainee at Athletic Mentors

January 26th, 2012 by Athletic Mentors

Athletic Mentors would like to send out a BIG congratulations to one of its long-time Basketball trainees, Jake Walbridge. In his best Varsity performance of his young career, Jake lead the way Tuesday (Jan 24th) in the Gull Lake Blue Devils 79-50 victory over Parma West. Jake scored a season high 11 points, 9 of those coming in the fourth quarter. Jake hit a bunch of 3 pointers, had numerous rebound and added some assists to make a big impact on the game.

“Jake is an extremely hard working young man, with some of the best focus I’ve seen in an athlete of his age,” said Mark Olson, head coach at Athletic Mentors.

“He is very committed to whatever he is working towards, be it sports or academics. Jake holds well OVER a 4.0 GPA and is a leader in class academically. He is also very active with the National Honor Society. I feel Jake is just getting started showing his ability to contribute to the Blue Devils’ win column and I’m looking forward to watch him progress.”

Check it out at http://highschoolsports.mlive.com/game/news/1145646/

Athletic Mentors On Air

January 19th, 2012 by Roxane Kippen, USA Triathlon Certified Coach

The WGVU Morning Show with Shelley Irwin gave us a few minutes of radio air time today to share some more information on the free triathlon clinics being offered as part of our sponsorship of the Grand Rapids Triathlon and Michigan Titanium.

Click the following link to listen to the interview and then come see us Saturday morning at the YMCA in downtown Grand Rapids starting at 9am! Morning Show Interview

If you know of anyone that may be interested in the free clinics, please send them our way!

Free Triathlon Clinics

January 9th, 2012 by Roxane Kippen, USA Triathlon Certified Coach

As part of our sponsorship of the 2012 Grand Rapids Triathlon, Athletic Mentors is offering a number of free clinics. All clinics will lead by Athletic Mentors coaches and staff and held in the front conference room at the David D Hunting YMCA in downtown Grand Rapids. These clinics are open to the public and attendees do not need to be registered for the Grand Rapids Triathlon.

Click here to register for any of the following free clinics:

 

Triathlon 101 – Jan 21, 9:00am– 10:15am

For athletes new to the sport or considering getting into triathlon

Equipment, training and racing tips, nutrition, transitions and USAT rules

 

Swim – Technique & Training – Jan 21, 10:30am – 11:30am

Open to all levels, but geared toward athletes looking to step beyond beginner

Swim stroke technique discussions and training recommendations

 

Bike – Technique & Training – Feb 11, 9:00am – 10:15am

Open to all levels, but geared toward athletes looking to step beyond beginner

Cycling technique and bike fit discussions and training recommendations

 

Run – Technique & Training – Feb 11, 10:30am – 11:30am

Open to all levels, but geared toward athletes looking to step beyond beginner

Running technique discussions and training recommendations, including bricks

 

Women’s Panel Discussion ‚Äì Mar 10, 9:00am ‚Äì 10:15am

For all ladies, beginner to intermediate

Open question and answer format with experienced athletes and coaches

 

Race Day Clinic – Jun 2, 9:00am – 10:15am

For all participants of the 2012 Grand Rapids Triathlon

What to expect on race day, course details, logistics, spectator info & more

 

New Dates Added for Swim Video & Stroke Analysis Clinic!

January 2nd, 2012 by Cheryl Sherwood

Join us for one of our 2-day sessions:

February 5th &12th
March 4th &11th.

Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Location: Kalamazoo College Pool

Click here for more info