Velocity Sports Performance Official Website

 

For Immediate Release

July 13^th, 2009

 

Local Contact:

Bill Welle – Executive Performance Coach

Todd Wilson – Owner/General Manager

Velocity Sports Performance - Champlin

763-390-6622

 

           

WHAT: Along with Bill Welle of Velocity Sports Performance – Champlin, Larry Fitzgerald, Jr. will host his first Fitz “How Do You Train?” Challenge for several current NFL and college players on Monday, July 13^th thru Wednesday, July 15^th from 9-11am at the TCF Bank Stadium at the University of Minnesota campus.  The purpose of this event is to introduce some of Larry’s peers to his off-season training regimen and what has helped him achieve All-Pro status in the NFL.  On the field workouts will consist of speed, power, and agility drills, while the off the field workouts will include strength training, discussions around proper route running and mental preparation, as well as game film review.

 

The training session will be led by Velocity Sports Performance Executive Performance Coach, Bill Welle.  Welle has trained Fitzgerald, Jr. since he was a junior at the Holy Angels Academy. Bill has his master’s degree in Exercise Physiology, and is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist at Velocity Sports Performance in Champlin.  Former Vikings All-Pro wide receiver Cris Carter will also be on hand to share his expertise on route running what it takes to be the best.

WHO: Larry Fitzgerald, Jr. – All-Pro Wide Receiver of the Arizona Cardinals and a number of other current NFL players.  As many of you already know, Fitzgerald, Jr. grew up in the 48^th & Portland neighborhood of Minneapolis. He attended high school at Holy Angels Academy and went on to play football and study at the University of Pittsburgh before reaching stardom with the Arizona Cardinals. 

In addition to Larry, the workout will also feature the following current NFL players:

·         Shane Boyd (QB - Houston Texans)

·         Dominique Byrd (TE - Breck HS and Arizona Cardinals)

·         Lee Evans (WR - Buffalo Bills)

·         Marcus Fitzgerald (WR - San Francisco franchise of the new United Football League)

·         DeAngelo Hall (CB - Washington Redskins)

·         Malcolm Jenkins (CB - New Orleans Saints)

·         Greg Jennings (WR - Green Bay Packers)

·         Jaymar Johnson (WR - Minnesota Vikings)

·         Ryan Kees (DE - St. Cloud State and Detroit Lions)

·         James Lauranitis (LB - Wayzata HS and St. Louis Rams)

·         Tyler Palko (QB - Arizona Cardinals)

·         Sidney Rice (WR - Minnesota Vikings)

·         Brandon Robinson (WR - Philadelphia Eagles)

·         Brian Robiskie (WR - Cleveland Browns)

·         Matt Spaeth (TE - St. Michael/Albertville HS, University of MN and Pittsburgh Steelers)

·         Nick Urban (OL - Winona State and Minnesota Vikings)

·         Chris Vincent (RB - Arizona Cardinals)

·         And others!

 

The media will have the opportunity to interview and take photos of Larry Fitzgerald, Jr.as well as the other players involved.

WHEN: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 only is open to the media

               9am – 11am each day

 

WHERE: TCF Stadium

                 2009 University Ave SE

                 Minneapolis, MN  55455