Shands Sports Performance

2010 Citizen Field Triathlon -- October 3rd

2010-08-27T11:39:00.000-07:00

** 2010 Citizen Field Youth/Adult Triathlon **

Our first youth/adult triathlon will be taking place on October 3rd, 2010 in Gainesville, Florida. Race will start at Gainesville's North East Pool (1100 NE. 14st St., Gainesville, FL, 32601) at 8:00 am. Plenty of parking in front of the Stadium.

The course distances will be Junior (100 yd swim, 1.5 mile bike, .5 mile run) and Senior/Adult (200 yd swim, 3 mile bike, 1 mile run). The Adult division is open to anyone who is 15 yrs or older. The event will be timed and awards will be handed out at the Stadium after the event.

Event Website: www.citizensfieldtri.com

Registration Website: http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1874919

2009-06-10T07:46:00.000-07:00

The North Florida Olympic Triathlon returned to Madison Florida on May 30th 2009. The weather was perfect and athletes enjoyed a great day of racing. It was a RECORD SETTING day at the NFOT with fast times turned in by many. Dennis "What Hills" blistered the bike course, throwing down a personal best time on the bike and gaining new respect for his fellow athletes. Also posting a personal best, Jim was second in his age group.

Kiko Cintron of Tallahassee led the race from the start and set a new course record with his 2:07:27.1 finish. Allison Poe came in from Gainesville to earn the Women's Title with a time of 2:21:43.0

We will see everyone in Jacksonville on June 20th. Hope to see you there. http://www.drcsports.com/races/jaxsp1/raceinfo.shtml

Exercise Specialist -Full Time position- Available

2009-05-14T07:45:00.001-07:00

Open Position Number - Title 00028376 - Exercise Specialist
Location Shands at Univ of Florida
Department Ortho Institute - Sports - 0102227516
Requisition # 2749
Shift Day/Evening

Position Status Full Time - Regular

Pay Plan - Grade SHN-9 Min: $13.34- Mid: $17.06

Position Summary EXERCISE SPECIALIST - Provides exercise training and
wellness activities to the members of the Shands Rehab Center's Wellness
Programs. Educates members, health professionals and students about
wellness.

Position Minimum Requirements: Bachelors Degree in Exercise Science or
Related Area. Preference for post bachelors degree. NATA, APTA, NSCA,
ACSM, State of Florida and/or ACE certification desired. Prior
experience in healthcare or wellness environment desired.

Please apply through the Shands.org website

2008-12-19T12:17:00.001-08:00

SHANDS SPORTS PERFORMANCE CENTER
TRAINING PROGRAMS

CYCLING TRAINING PROGRAMS
Shands Sports Performance Center is offering training programs to increase your cycling power by 20 to 30% and your bike speed by 2 to 4 MPH. Whatever your cycling ability level; you will see significant improvement while enjoying your indoor cycling experience. You can train alone, against a past performance, against the computer pacer, or against another athlete. We have many different courses to choose from as well as the New Interactive Real Course Video’s.
- Package A: $400, 2 threshold tests, 24 ride punch card
- Package B: $250, 1 threshold test, 16 ride punch card

SPORT CONDITIONING CLASS: The focus of this class will evolve with the changing needs of the season and the athletes attending the class. This class involves dynamic and functional activities aimed to increase strength, power and endurance.
- Mon & Wed 6-7pm, $10/class or $100 for 12 sessions

HIGH SPEED VIDEO ANALYSIS:
The video analysis begins with a collection of video from your running gait (treadmill or track) or your cycling form. Technique and key moments are selected and analyzed using our computer software. After analyzing the video we give suggestions for improvement.
- Analysis $100

PERSONAL TRAINING:
Our staff offers personal training, coaching, and a network of resources dedicated to helping people achieve their health, fitness, and athletic goals. Whether you're an elite/amateur competitor, a recreational athlete, or simply passionate about a healthy life style, we can help you train safely and effectively. A functional movement screen is included.
- One Hour session $60

For more information contact:
Jeff Plasschaert
(352)273-7004
plassj@shands.ufl.edu
www.ufsportsperformance.com

2008-11-14T08:55:00.000-08:00

With all the new technology available to us, we now have the capability to capture running and cycling form of our athletes. Here is a sample.

If you are interested in our biomechanical analysis or a bike fit call 273-7004 to set up an appointment.

1 World 2 Wheels

2008-08-13T14:38:00.000-07:00

For your health, for the world, for our future, for 2 miles or less
With the world facing skyrocketing obesity rates, escalating traffic congestion and the concerns of global climate change, the bicycle is an underutilized solution.

Kids4Kids Triathlon

2008-08-07T08:24:00.001-07:00

Kids4Kids Triathlon
“Kids Helping Kids”
Swim – Bike – Run
Sept 13th, 2008, 8am
Haile Plantation GCC

Presented by Kids4Kids Florida Charities Inc,
O2B Kids, Haile Plantation Golf and Country Club,
UF&Shands Orthopaedics/Sports Medicine Institute Sports Performance Center
Benefiting
Child Advocacy Center, STOP! Children’s Cancer ,SHANDS Children’s Hospital

• 4-6 y.o: Swim 25 yards, Bike 1/2 mile, Run 1/4 mile
• 7-9 y.o: Swim 50 yards, Bike 1 mile, Run 1/2 mile
• 10-12 y.o: Swim 100 yards, Bike 2 miles, Run 1 mile
• 13+ y.o: Swim 200 yards, Bike 4 miles, Run 2 miles
• Fun Run: Run 2 miles
Entry Fees
• Kids Triathlon $40/$35 (1 st/Additional Child) | $50 for registrations after 8/27/2008.
• Fun Run $20 | $25 after 8/27/08.
Registration Form
http://kids4kidsflorida.org/pdf/Kids4KidsTriathlonRegistrationForm.pdf
www.kids4kidsflorida.org

Congratulations Robin

2008-08-03T12:12:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Shands Sports Performance athlete Robin Politowicz for her first age group triathlon WIN. Robin has been working hard all year and it is starting to pay off for her. She is going to enjoy her new flashlight for those early morning triathlon starts.

Great work!

Triathlon Relay

2008-08-03T12:04:00.001-07:00

Last weekend saw the debut of the UF & Shands Sports Performance relay team consisting of Andrew Wasik and myself. We competed in the DRC Twilight triathlon and were favored to win. I had a decent swim despite the current and chop from the evening offshore wind. I was fourth out of the water and started the bike two spots down. Just as I was about to get into a rhythm I heard the all familiar sound of a puncture. Can you believe it at mile 1 of the bike a flat tire! I hesitated a moment, thinking I could ride out the next nine miles. But I decided to change it. Right before I had my flat I passed Carolina and Noelle who were biking along on their really cool Felt’s. As I was on the side of the road they passed me asking me if I was OK. I changed the tire and began to drop the hammer down. Not wanting to let Andrew down I charged ahead trying to make up time. Andrew had a great run, beating his dad’s time and getting us a fourth place finish passing two other relay members on the road. This weekend in Jax we are going to clean up the relays.

Endless Pool Swimming

2008-06-13T18:57:00.000-07:00

In early June I attended the Lactate Testing Course hosted by USAT in Clermont, Florida. The course focused on endurance athlete physiology during testing and training. One of the highlights of the course was completing a lactate threshold test in an endless pool. I have be fascinated by the endless pool for quite some time and really want to build one of my own. Here is a picture of the one at the National Training Center in Clermont.

Crystal River Sprint Triathlon

2008-05-25T08:25:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to all Shands Sports athletes who competed in the DRC Sports Crystal River Triathlon.

1:09:20 John Neubert
1:09:44 Christopher Spinosa
1:11:46 Mark Szymanski
1:17:44 Jeffrey Parr
1:23:39 Joli Day
1:30:36 Jim Eckert
1:33:33 Ronald Perry

The Ilene Silverman Show

2008-05-25T07:40:00.000-07:00

The Ilene Silverman Show

I finally have my 15min (actually 21min) of Fame!!! A special Thank You to Ilene Silverman and her whole staff for having me on her show.

Below are the show times. If you missed it I have signed copies..

Thursday, _05_ / _29_ / 08 @ 7:00PM
Cox Cable Channel 21

Saturday, _05_ /_31_ / 08 @ 6:30AM
WGFL/CBS4

Sunday, _06_ / _01_ / 08 @ 11:00AM
Cox Cable Channel 21

Sunday, _06_ /_01_ / 08 @ Midnight
WGFL/CBS4 (Cox Cable Channel 4 or Antenna Channel 53)

Monday, _06_ / _02_ / 08 @ 12:00PM
WMYG/MY11 (Cox Cable Channel 11 or Antenna Channel 45)

Tuesday, _06_ / _03_ / 08 @ 7:00PM
Cox Cable Channel 21

UF & Shands Cycling Research

2008-05-17T09:26:00.001-07:00

We have started taking applications for our cycling study looking at the effects of Heart Rate vs. Power interval training. A huge thank you to Michael E. Robinson, Ph.D. from the Center for Pain Research and Behavioral Health at the University of Florida who is heading up the research. Without his help this would not have been possible.

If you are interested in participating please contact me at (352)273-7117.

Jerseys are in !!!

2008-05-17T09:24:00.000-07:00

If you have not seen the new Shands Sports Performance Jerseys, check out the pic below. They are now in. If you want to look cool, get them soon we have limited quantities. They cost $65.

Tri-Gator Sprint Triathlon

2008-03-30T12:29:00.000-07:00

Today was the World Championship in Sprint Triathlons. I have not done this race since 1997 (Still have the t-shirt). The race conditions were not ideal, windy and overcast. I was not expecting much at the race. My workout yesterday (13mile bike/6mile run/13mile bike) just ripped my legs off, so I was just hapy to get to practice my transitions. You would think that after 15 years of racing I would still need practice. Oh well. I started the swim in the back of the pack on the time trial start. I should have started closer to the front, but I don't think it matteres much. There were swimmers in the top 20 who were doing the breaststroke after 150 meters. Needless to say I passed about 20 people during the swim. The bike was windy and relatively flat. My legs were still toast from yesterday, but I managed to average 23mph. For T2 I could tell my legs were not fresh. I jogged the bike up the ramp and switched to my running shoes. The run was brutal. I just could not find my stride. All and all I was able to score a waterbottle at the race so not all was lost. I will run a 4 mile tempo tonight and get some rest for the following week.
Congrats to Robin, Amy, John and Todd who all had excellent races today.
Cheers...

NEW Jerseys

2008-03-05T09:10:00.000-08:00

The UF & Shands Sports Performance Center will be sporting their new cycling jerseys in late April. Don't miss out - limited quantities - order your today. 273-7004

2008 USA Cycling National Development Team Training Camp

2008-01-27T09:32:00.000-08:00

From January 14-20 the USA Cycling National Development Team athletes gathered for thier second annual training and testing camp in Salt Lake City Utah. I was invited to assist internationally-renowned sports medicine researcher Dr. Massimo Testa and five-time Olympic gold medalist and orthopedic surgeon Dr. Eric Heiden with the bike fitting and the physioloical testing. This was a fantastic learning experience.

Our NEW 2nd Location - Haile Plantation Golf & Country Club

2008-01-05T20:06:00.000-08:00

UF & Shands Sports Performance Center would like to announce the opening of our newest training center at the Haile Plantation Golf and Country Club. UF & Shands Sports Performance Center is the leading performance training center for athletes of all levels and abilities.

With a foundation in the science of exercise and training, our staff uses cutting-edge physiological testing to provide athletes with the information and direction necessary to achieve maximum results. Our exercise programs are developed for athletes of all levels and abilities with special attention given to improving performance, post-injury (return to sport), and individuals with chronic diseases such as diabetes or cancer.

SPORT-SPECIFIC TRAINING PROGRAMS:

• Get Fit for Tennis/Golf
• Get Fit for Sport
• Speed and Agility
• Form Running/Dynamic Flexibility/Core Training classes
• Youth Strength Training (14yrs and up)

PERSONAL TRAINING:
Set up training according to your schedule. This system encourages you to train individually or in groups on the days and times that best fit your schedule and at a location that is most convenient for you.

Educational Partnership with DRC Sports

2007-12-19T14:28:00.000-08:00

UF & Shands Sports Performance Center and DRC Sports join together in an educational partnership for 2008!

UF & Shands presence at DRC Sports events will educate those interested in competing in endurance events about proper training, nutrition, bike fit and everything to help the athlete perform to their highest level.

For more information and to sign up for DRC events visit www.drcsports.com

New York Marathon

2007-11-05T15:44:00.000-08:00

One of our Shands Sports Athletes.....
Great Job in New York Susan (3:34)

Medals for Shands Sports

2007-11-05T15:38:00.000-08:00

Congratulations to Mike Wasik, Clinical Coordinator for Shands Sports Performance Programs.
Mike placed third in his AG at the Tri-Cooter Triathlon on October 28th, 2007 at Liberty & Wallace Brooks Parks in Inverness, FL.

Five Points of Life Marathon Lecture's

2007-10-09T09:53:00.000-07:00

UF&Shands Orthopaedics and Sports Med Institute
First Floor Rehab Clinic

www.ufsportsperformance.com
Come and learn how to train and plan for a marathon with the staff of Shands Sports.
All classes are Tuesdays, 7 to 8 pm

October 9 Core Strengthening, Form Running & Dynamic Flexibility
October 16 Lactate Threshold & Heart Rate Training for Runners
October 23 Orthotics & the Running Foot
October 30 Nutrition in the Fast Lane
Tips for Novice Tips for Novice and Experienced
Long-distance Runners

See you there.

NEW SHANDS SPORTS PROGRAMS

2007-10-08T14:11:00.000-07:00

CORE TRAINING, FORM RUNNING
AND DYNAMIC FLEXIBILITY CLASSES

All levels welcome

Mondays & Wednesdays 6:00 to 7:00 pm

$10/session or $100 for 12 sessions

Coaches
Mike Wasik, MED, ATC/L, LMT, CSCS wasikmp@shands.ufl.edu
Jeff Plasschaert, MS, CSCS, USAT, USAC plassj@shands.ufl.edu

352.273.7004

Prior to your first class, please visit our website www.ufsportsperformance.com
Select the UF SPC Info link and click on forms
Complete and bring with you the 3 forms on the below:
1. PAR-Q 2.Waiver 3.Sports Performance Questionnaire