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About Brian Grasso...

"There is no one in the world more qualified in the area of Youth Athletic Development than Brian Grasso"

Bill Hartman
Physical Therapist & Men's Fitness contributor

"Aside from his expertise and knowledge, which are extensive, his passion for youth training is unsurpassed. The way he organizes and disseminates information makes it beneficial for people at all levels and in all areas of expertise. I advise everyone, if you are a coach, trainer, or work with youth athletes in any way; learn from this man and soak up as much knowledge as you can"

Dr. Kwame Brown
NeuroScientist & Motor Skill Development Expert

"You are changing my whole focus on training.  Your knowledge is unbelievable, but also easy to understand"

Bill Hawkins
Youth Conditioning Specialist

"Brian's 'un-common-sense' approach to training young people represents a much-needed voice of reason in the youth conditioning field. I'm impressed!"

Charles Staley
Internationally respected Trainer

“On a personal note, I want to thank-you for contributing to make Chris the healthy athlete he is today. His success on the football field has helped him to realize a dream of his - to gain admission to Williams College. The Williams football coaches recruited him heavily as he was the type of player that they wanted - a smart, skilled athlete. Without football he would have never been admitted to this institution. My satisfaction is not just from his admission to Williams, but knowing that he is healthy and has enjoyed his athletic experiences enough to make the choice to continue to play at the next level.”

Mike Rudnicki
Father of 2 young athletes

"Brian Grasso is the preeminent authority on the training of youth and youth athletics. I had the opportunity to hear him speak at the Ryan Lee Bootcamp and I was incredibly impressed with the clarity of his message and his practical knowledge. Mr. Grasso has a contagious passion for helping others improve themselves through fitness and education. If I didn't live so far away I would have my own children training with him. I can give no higher recommendation."

Steve Cotter
Martial Arts Expert

About Brian's Products...

“When it comes to youth conditioning, Brian Grasso is my most trusted resource. His information products always exceed my expectations and over deliver. His philosophy of training young athletes brings together aspects from the realms of motor learning, teaching, performance enhancement, and growth and development, and integrates them into a practical and effective strategy. His generosity in sharing his knowledge has greatly assisted me, both in my clinical practice as a Physical Therapist, and as a S & C coach working with young athletes. If you are working with young athletes, Brian Grasso is the man you should listen to when developing your training strategy.”

Michael Stare
DPT, CSCS

"Brian's cutting edge knowledge and information provides us coaches with the tools to allow our athletes to develop safely and to their maximum potential. I would advise all coaches to take the time to listen"

Neil Robertson
Aberdeen, Scotland

"I have dedicated my life to the pursuit of learning how to best develop athletic ability in young athletes. I have researched it, applied it practically and now teach it to professionals worldwide. The information offered in this collection is precisely what more Trainers and Coaches need to hear."

Dr. Kwame Brown
Neuro-Scientist & Motor Skill Development Expert

"Brian absolutely delivers cutting edge material, for improving the performance of young athletes, in a straight-forward manner that’s very practical to implement. Purchasing and implementing the techniques found in Training Young Athletes - The Grasso Method is a no-brainer."

Robert Selders
MS, CSCS, PES 3Q Fitness & Performance Systems

"GREAT book!  There is nothing else to say but GREAT.  If a strength and conditioning and/or personal trainer doesn't have this book, they are missing out on tons of great information.  This book helped me prove my training methods are in accordance with one of the leading youth fitness conditioning experts.  In fact, this book even helped me to complete my training facility design.  Thanks very much!"

Robert L. Brown
MSS

"Brian's knowledge and passion for teaching and coaching is clearly evident in his material and articles.   He loves coaching kids and he loves doing it RIGHT.  I thoroughly enjoyed the Grasso Method and I can't imagine not having this wonderful resource in my library along with his Complete Functional Conditioning.  His knowledge of training and ability to translate that knowledge is remarkable and a lot of kids, coaches, trainers, and parents are benefiting from it every day.  I use Brian's methods as the foundation of my own training programs with the kids that I coach and the success they are having is astounding. Thank you Brian and keep up the hard work!"

Jack Gregory
Football Coach - Dallas, Texas

"I just finished the book one week to the day I received it. As the head therapist for a youth soccer development company I am responsible for and consistently searching for current information about  youth training. Your book  Training Young Athletes - The  Grasso Method has taken current information about youth training and put it into an easy to read format. It has solidified bits and parts of information I have picked up over the last couple of years and confirmed some of my own thoughts on youth training and development. I extremely pleased that you covered the myths about resistance training  with respect to growth plate involvement and machine based exercises (yuck). As someone who has been in the field of therapy for just under twenty years it is great to have some one like yourself dedicated to youth development. This is a MUST READ for any one working with young athletes."

Mike Grafstein
B.Ph.Ed, CAT(C), CSCS, MT, D.Ac

"I loved it! Let’s start putting the emphasis back on the coaches to actually look at the long term development of today’s youth athletes. ‘Speed and Movement Technique’ breaks-down movements into teachable skills, in a systematic order, helping athletes reach their full potential. It's not just a list of drills with no direction or purpose. Another great resource Brian!"

Pat Beith
Speed Training Expert

"Unfortunately with early sports specialization being the norm in youth sports today, athleticism becomes the missing link with in our developing youth athletes. Kids need to be prepared for anything they want to do movement wise not just knowing how to perform their sport skill. With that being said anyone who utilizes the methods presented in Brian Grasso's DVD/book Complete Functional Conditioning, will be on their way to becoming successful as a complete athlete and being able to enjoy fitness and conditioning not only now but as a lifetime endeavor. I highly recommend these products be in every parent, coach and athletes library!"

Mike Barone
NASM-CPT

"After reading Training Young Athletes - The Grasso Method by Brian Grasso, there is no doubt who is leading the industry in youth coaching. I have basically taken all my books on youth training and put them in storage - The Grasso Method covers it all! I highly encourage coaches and trainers of young athletes to make this book your next purchase. You won't believe the difference it will make!"

Lee Taft
World Class Speed Coach

"Once again, Brian Grasso has demonstrated why he is the leader in youth conditioning field. Brian’s book goes far beyond describing specific exercises - it revisits a long forgotten and underutilized training paradigm - teach a child the mechanics of proper movement, engage the athletes mind as well as their body, use sound training principles based upon personal experience, science, and common sense and your athlete will succeed 100% of the time. If you are working with youth athletes, I strongly urge you to get your hands on this manual- your athlete’s success depends on it."

Dr. Evan Osar
Functional Anatomy Specialist

A recent anonymous survey of Developing Athetics customers gleaned the following responses:

"All of the educational products I have purchased from you have clarified techniques, provided new ideas and were the first books on training youth athletes specifically that made sense."

"Your books are easy, fun, make sense practically and scientifically and could be applied to anyone."

"I love the variety of coordination, strength, speed, etc. activities presented. Also the "why it should be done" is something I am continually trying to pass on."

"Training Young Athletes - the Grasso Method gives the theoretical background for the methodologies. Simple, easy to read and easy to pick and choose concepts."

"Lots of attention to detail and explanation"

"... offered great insight from many of the best in the industry. It allowed for different aspects of overall training."

"Excellent quality of information"

"It has helped me to better understand why athletes need to develop certain skills. It is also very easy to understand."

"It was enjoyable because it made me think about concepts. There was a philosophy behind the methods, it was not just drills and drills alone."

"Informative and enlightening"

"Lots of great ideas"

From Parents of Young Athletes...

"I wanted to let you know that I have been very impressed with the results seen in my son in just two months of training. Chris' own observed performance improvements have greatly enhanced his excitement for your training, and his overall athletic confidence is steadily increasing.

"Your training program balances the proper combination of operating mechanics, physical development and physiological knowledge to empower young athletes to reach beyond their self-imposed limits and maximize their athletic performance.

"Thank you for providing your guidance in Chris's overall development."

Mike Rudnicki
Father of 2 young athletes

"Each time my son and I drive home after working with Pete Caliendo all my son talks about is how much he learned about baseball during his workout. This is coming from a boy who has played baseball for 8 years--3 of them on a very competitive travel team. Pete connected with my son from the first minute they were together. Pete's knowledge of the game is unmatched, and he is able to communicate in a way that keeps my son glued to his every word. Pete doesn't just just have my son throw or just swing he talks to him and shows him all the finer points that he will need to know to progress in a sport he loves. As an educator myself I understand the challenge of maintaining kids interest, but Coach Caliendo instructs in a way that both teaches and motivates. He truly is concerned about my sons development and I consider us very lucky to have this opportunity to work with such a positive, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic coach.

"I also owe Pete for telling us about Brian Grasso. My son and I attended a seminar at the Sports Academy the same night we were supposed to go to the DePaul game against Marquette. We are big DePaul fans so my 8th grade son made sure I knew that we had to sit by the door so we could leave early and get to the game. Well, we never left until Brian finished. I even asked my son at our designated time if he was ready to "sneak" out, but he did not budge. He was on the edge of his seat and soaking in all Brian had to say to us that night. That hour was the most educational hour I have had in a long time. Brian's knowledge of athletic development blew us both away, he was not up there selling something- he was educating that room.

"I called Brian the next day just to thank him for his time,not even knowing he had a program my son could attend so I luckily asked how my son could spend more time with him. Needless to say John started the next week and we have never looked back. My son has won championships, but now he is learning how to be an athlete. Like Pete, Brian is bursting with enthusiasm every single time my son trains with him, and again I drive home and listen to my son talk about all that he is learning. I am so amazed by Brian's positive approach. I know my son is being trained by an expert. I hope my son can work with both of these men for a very long time. I thank them for their commitment to young athletes. We are grateful for their knowledge and energy."

Tom Nasshan
Father of a youth baseball player

"As a 51 year old father and coach of three young athletes ages 8, 10 and 15, I could not believe my eyes when I saw your book "Complete Functional Conditioning" and the companion DVD. As a successful young athlete myself, I used these methods to train as a soccer player. Not only has it revived my interest in helping my children but I have also revitalized myself by joining them in workouts. By the way all three are training in different sports and we do encourage them to participate in all kinds of activities. It is about time that somebody was able to present this information in such a clear and concise manner through your website and products. Keep up the good work. The word will get out! Good luck and I look forward to more great information in the near future, especially your certification program."

George Zarytsky
Father of 3 young athletes

From Young Athletes Themselves...

"Throughout my athletic experience I have had the opportunity to be trained by a number of coaches and specialists. From football coaching, basketball coaching, speed training, and strength training I have been exposed to a variety of techniques. Brian Grasso's approach was by far the most productive in developing my strength and overall athletic ability. My speed and stamina were drastically improved. One of the major issues that Mr. Grasso stressed was the importance of technique. After training this summer, I can personally say that I have never been as healthy nor as strong, both are due to the new techniques. Grasso's enthusiasm during a challenging workout is extremely refreshing. Grasso's training has helped me become a starting Division One athlete as a true freshman. I would not be experiencing the success that I am now if it had not been for Grasso's efforts. I will continue to train with the him throughout the remainder of my college career. Brian Grasso's training is unparallel to any training I have ever been exposed to."

Drew D. Janes
Collegiate Football Player

"Training with Brian Grasso has been one of the best decisions that I have made for my athletic career so far. His knowledge of strength training as well as his energy and passion have propelled me to achieve many of my athletic goals. My confidence in his training techniques couldn't be any higher, and I urge any athlete that wants to get ahead of the competition to strongly consider training with him."

Andrew Henke
Collegiate Football Player

"The impact that Brian had on my athletic career was phenomenal. While working with a large team of synchronized skaters, Brian managed to reach each of us individually to encourage development in areas specific to maximize each skaters performance. During this training program, Brian also managed to incorporate team training that enhanced our power, strength, and skill beyond what we ever imagined possible. In my opinion, Brian's focus on core strength and power generation, along with his ability to create and implement sport specific training drills worked to revolutionize the sport. Now not only does choreography and coaching focus on style and grace, we also strive to be bold, fast, and powerful.

"Off the ice, Brian was an incredible motivator. His experience in elite sports helps him to relate to athletes. Brian encouraged me, and my team to work hard and dream big which is equally important as physical training. I value everything Brian helped me to attain as an elite athlete, and I continue to value his support and knowledge even after retiring from competitive sport."

Jody Martin
Canadian National Silver Medallist
International and World's competitor