My wife came across an ad by Prof. Boaz Dolev pertaining nerve pain damage and neuropathy and we discussed my issue with Boaz from Prof. Boaz Dolev. Boaz explained us the latest technology that he has from USA which is the only one in Canada where neurologists don't have this technology in Canada. We checked the American websites that was given to us by Dr. Boaz and we were ready to take the treatments. We made an arrangement and came to Toronto for treatments. As Boaz described, after 15 sessions of neuropathy I could move my fingers in both hands, no pain and no swollen. We went back to Peterborough so Boaz can continue to work on my feet. Unfortunately I fell and and was taken to hospital were I had a surgery on my neck and now I am in rehab and waiting for Boaz to complete his treatments on my feet. The system really works - thank you Boaz.

Kerry Bower - Peterborough, Ontario

I was diagnosed with TMJ and no doctor or chiropractor could help me ease my pain.  I could not open my mouth more than two fingers.  I could not sleep due to my pain.  As a result, my TMJ pain resonated to my neck, shoulders and knees as I could not walk straight.   I searched for a solution and came across ARP in Toronto.  I phoned up Boaz and he promised me that he can help me with my TMJ.  After only three sessions I was pain free, my pain in my shoulders have  gone, my walk is normal, and I can open up my mouth with almost 4 fingers. I have no pain and I can sleep very well – well done and thank you very much Prof. Boaz Dolev.    Jaspreet Dhanda – Canadian Movie Actress (Toronto, Ontario)

For almost 22 years I suffered from TMJ pain.  Anytime I needed to eat or open my mouth I felt my joints in my face as I heard clicking noises.  I've tried all kinds of treatments but non could get rid of my TMJ pain.  I heard about ARP and I went to see Boaz.  After 5 treatments I was completely TMJ pain free - Thank you so much after 22 years to be pain free.

Sharleen Cainer - Barrie, Ontario

About 10 years ago, I had a terrible auto accident.  As I walked in downtown Toronto a car hit me and I flew in the air for about 3 meters and I landed on my side.  The doctors wanted to rush me for a hip surgery.  I was reluctant to do any surgery as I was aware the risks involved with hip replacement surgery.  I was sent to a chiropractor for three (3) years and I was still in heavy pain, screaming almost every day.  When the Chiropractor did not help I tried Physiotherapy for another two (2) years but nothing was able to ease my pain to some degree and I was in a level of 9 (from 1-10) every morning as I could not walk and cried all the time.  My friend told me about ARP and I had no choice to try it before deciding on a surgery.  On the first day with Boaz, I felt comfort somehow because Boaz told me that I was not diagnosed properly and I do not have any issue with my hip.  My lawyer prepared the papers against my insurance and I commenced 10 treatments with ARP.  After the sixth treatment I was relieved from any pain and after completing all my treatments I had no words to say to Boaz who saved my agony and made me  pain free - wow, thank you very much Boaz I do recommend ARP to anybody pre-surgery or any pain.

Karen Kindree - Toronto, Ontario

I could not walk as I  was diagnosed with severe Achilles Tendon Bursitis on my right ankle, and the only option was a surgery as my doctor told me.  I have tried to  carry on with swimming and physio hopefully it will go but it just got worsen.  I heard about ARP Way from my friend and I decided to give it a try before going to surgery AND, there was no assurance that the surgery will fix it.  I met with Boaz and decided to do treatments.  After 15 sessions, my acute pain was elevated and some little pain remain - I was very happy as I managed to avoid unnecessary surgery and I am able to walk freely.

Arlene Rimer - Business Lawyer (Toronto, Ontario)

I am highly recommended The Treatment for CMT by Prof. Boaz Dolev.  10 years ago I was diagnosed with CMT, which progressed to Level 2 where I could not feel my legs when walking.  I was walking like an alien with funny movements to sides.  My mother in her 80s was with me all the time as I needed her to support me not to fall.  I fall many times.  Doctors told me that in five years I am going to be on a wheelchair and there is no solution or hope – CMT is a disease with no cure.  I developed droop foot on my both feet and could not move my toes. I travelled with my mother to the far East to find solutions but nothing except spending fortune of money.  I heard about Prof. Boaz Dolev and I went to see him hopefully to help me.  Boaz told me that he can help me but it will require many treatments.  After 20 sessions I started to feel my legs and after 25 sessions I felt my legs and could move my toes.  My left foot recovered from drop foot and my right foot slightly recovered.  I can jump, walk, and run which I could not do.  Moreover, before, when I was driving, I used to lift my leg with my hand to press the gas pedal by keeping visual contact with my speed limit as I did not have any sensation on my legs.  Today, I drive normal as I feel my both legs and toes.  I can lift my legs without the help of my hands.  I am able to walk alone so my mom can rest at home. I am very grateful to Boaz and I hope more people with CMT will have the treatments as I did.  

Victoria Zilbershtain - Toronto, Ontario

For the past 6 years, I am suffering from peripheral neuropathy and CMT with no feeling or sensation on my both legs; as well I had numbness on my both arms .  I could not pick up small things with my fingers.  I was walking with a cane but fall many times.  I felt like a paralyzed person from torso down to my feet.  I was driving with no sensation on my legs just by picking up my leg with my hand and pressing it on the gas, likewise, when breaking I had to lift my leg and press it on the breaks.

Boaz assured me that he can help me.  Today, after 8 sessions I started to feel my legs for the first time after six years, I have no more numbness on my arms as I can lift tiny things with my fingers.  I am driving without lifting my legs, I feel warm in my feet which they were cold for the past six years.  From time to time I lose my balance but I am only at the beginning with my treatments and I can see promising results.  I do recommend Prof. Boaz Dolev treatments to anybody with neuropathy issues. 

Humberto Varela - Niagara Falls, Ontario

I suffered from pain in my hip and from time to time I had headaches which I could not sleep many nights.  My symptoms are side effects due to my chemo treatments.  I am a cancer survivor and the treatments with medication that I received (still taking) caused me pain all over my body.  No pain killer, physio or any treatment could helped as it is related to pain from chemo. I was treated 2-3 times and I do not have any pain in my hip and my headaches are gone as I can sleep very well.  I sincerely thank Boaz who helped me with my pain.

Pnina S. Nahman - Toronto, Ontario

I had six (6) surgeries in my lower back L4/L5 and consequently developed Drop Foot.  I am using a cane to aid me in walking.  The pain did not go and no doctor in England could have helped me.  I was schedule for another surgery on my lower back in London, England but said to myself - stop, they don't work!.  A Family member from Israel told me about ARP treatments and I have decided to contact Prof. Boaz Dolev from Canada whom I met on Facebook.  I called him up from my place in London, England and after few phone calls I decide to come to Toronto for two weeks to have treatments  Boaz told me in advanced that I need more than two weeks but because i have a business to run i could not stay more than two weeks.  After two weeks of treatments my drop foot was completely gone, I managed to walk sometimes without my cane and my pain was reduced.  I knew the two weeks was not sufficient as Boaz told me but I had to return back to England.  For sure I know that ARP treatments can help me in the long run as I heard.  I am waiting to Boaz to complete my treatments in Israel B"H

Jack Schpektor - London, England

My son John, 15 years old, had ACL tear while playing basketball in school.  We went to see a doctor and he advised us on surgery.  Although it was the only option we knew at that time we heard about ARP treatment and my husband and myself decided to try the ARP for John.   We had Boaz who treated John and after the treatments we went to see the doctor who wanted to operate John.  He was very surprised to see how strong was the ACL after the ARP treatments.  John was back to play after few weeks and we are all happy and thank Boaz for the ARP treatments which avoided the surgery for John.

Dian Vatian (John mother),  Florida, USA

Thank for the intro to the ARP. I just wrapped up my season with a loss to the Orlando magic. I have received great reviews about my play this season. While I was in San Antonio I was not playing at all besides a few minutes here and there. I ended up getting traded to the Charlotte Bobcats who had 4 centres hurt. I began to play 25-30 wins a game and to everyone's amazement I was able to become a key factor in helping the team make the play-offs for the first time in franchise history. Now I have teams trying to pick me up for next season. I will really be able to train with the machine this off-season. What will they have to say when I come back even better Thanks for everything ... let's go to work!
 

Theo Ratliff

Indianapolis Colts Pro Bowl defensive end Dwight Freeney has a torn ligament in his right ankle that will make it difficult for him to play against the New Orleans Saints in Super Bowl XLIV, a source familiar with the injury told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. The Colts were maintaining Sunday that Freeney has a low ankle sprain and remained questionable, which means he has about a 50-50 chance of playing.

A third-degree ankle sprain by definition involves a complete tear of an ankle ligament. Despite the fact that Colts president Bill Polian has predicted that Freeney will play, there are serious questions about whether he will. Even if Freeney can, the question then becomes how effective he can be. Freeney, who has been in a walking boot all week, flew to South Florida on Friday to begin a battery of treatments for the ankle. Freeney has used a hyperbaric chamber this week to help heal, a technique he often uses to try to heal from injuries quickly.

Freeney is also using a device called ARP that is similar to a stem device to move the blood supply to the damaged ankle. The ARP operates differently from normal stem devices, but ARP has helped him in past years recover quickly from groin and hamstring pulls. Freeney will continue undergoing treatment all week with the hope of playing. But if the Colts do not have Freeney, they will be missing their top defender, a player who tied for third in the league this season with 13.5 sacks.

Information from ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter, ESPN.com senior writer John Clayton and The Associated Press was used in this report

I was referred to the ARP Clinic in 2002. I was suffering from muscle leg pains and also had weakness in my right calf. The ARP machine helped me return to a normal routine of exercise while enabling me to build up strength in my right calf. Without the ARP training I would never have been able to endure the pains in my legs. The neurologist that diagnosed my problem suggested Pilates as a way to stretch my lower extremities and build a more solid core. This worked to a point, but the ARP training was the real key to recovery. I was so pleased with the results that I convinced my personal trainer to become a licensee. This way I could train with the ARP at the Minneapolis JCC. Not only am I using the ARP Trainer, but several members of the JCC are satisfied users.

Harold Goldfine

In January of 2007 I suffered a muscular back problem and could barely get out of bed let alone swing a golf club. My wife had been working with Dennis and Jay for 2 years and had never had a back issue with her career so I decided to give it a try. I was amazed. After 10 sessions of therapy (over the course of 3 days) I was swinging a golf club at full speed, and a week later was off to the next PGA Tour stop. I have been using the ARP Therapy and Training protocols ever since. I have never been stronger.

Arron Oberholser, PGA Tour Player

I consulted with Tim 5 weeks before reporting to camp weighing in at 185lbs and struggling to increase my velocity. I was stuck at 84MPH!  

After an ARP body scan and AK evaluation Tim had me convinced that my body was performing way under par and that I needed to try The ARP System and UltraFIT training.   After just 1 week I felt and looked like a better athlete and couldn't believe the stuff Coach Schroeder had me doing. It goes against everything I was taught to do whilst playing college ball!  5 weeks later and I am over 10lbs heavier, throwing in the 90's seemingly effortlessly and have more awareness of my body, it's movements and control on my pitches...especially considering I hadn't thrown the duration of my training time with Tim. My first day on the mound and even my old team mates and coaches couldn't believe my physical size and my velocity and accuracy.  Coach Schroeders training has shown me that there are better ways to train and that it is essential to prepare the body in order to perform at high levels of skill. This is definitely a system I will be sticking to no matter where I go.

Michael Hyde, Baseball Pitcher

Taylor Meyer - Hip& Hamstring Genius frequently stands alone. And it often swims against the tide.  We were skeptical at first, primarily because we couldn't get our minds fully around his philosophy and his philosophy sometimes ran counter to conventional thinking. But like most big ideas...the best thinking often happens outside of the box. We decided to trust, and are very grateful that we did.

Our son is a competitive national athlete who incurred a muscle injury that took him fully out of his sport for 4 months before we found Denis. Denis' first reaction to our situation was shock that our son had not been playing for so long, given the injury he had. We hired Denis and licensed his technology, and our son has been restored to full health in 2 months. Without question, the Arp and Denis' consultation were instrumental to his healing.

HM North Carolina

Nicholas J.

Nick is a 20 yr old college soccer and tennis player from Orange, CT who had a full ACL muscle tear in the Spring of 2007. Following is a testimonial from his mother, Mary to Debbie Gray, ARP Trainer, Accelerated Recovery & Performance Clinic in New Jersey.

"Thank you for all of the assistance for Nicholas' surgery recovery. We just saw the surgeon for Nick's (final) post-surgery check. He confirmed that Nick's (surgical) knee has achieved the same flexibility, mobility and strength as his (other) knee. He gave Nick full permission to resume all activities (without his brace).  How do we thank you for the enormous advantage that ARP gave Nick during his recovery At every step, ARP both accelerated and contributed to his full recovery. 

· Within the first two weeks of the surgery, ARP significantly reduced the muscle swelling - helping Nick feel better and be able to begin physical therapy more easily.

· Within the first four weeks, ARP accelerated the rehab of the muscles around his knee, enabling him to increase the difficulty of the ARP PT protocols. He actually began "SPRINTS" out on the lawn within the first month - something he could not have imagined.

Nick believes that the ARP accelerated his recovery by at least 50% if not more. He felt that the ARP doubled/tripled the return on his effort - as he worked through the rehab protocols. Contrasting the ARP workouts to his regular PT workouts - he recognizes how much harder and faster ARP pushed his recovery.   He consistently achieved recovery benchmarks faster than he or his (surgeon) expected. Thanks you again for all of your skill, help and support. You pushed him to push himself when he could and you provided the expertise and tools to help him be successful. You will be the first call if (really when), one of us in need of help recovering from a problem or surgery like this again."

Mary J., Orange, CT.

Here is the time-line and results of my ARP experience:

5-6-06 Went to hit golf balls and while trying to hit a small bucket of ball (35), I needed to sit down 5 times to release the muscle pain in my lower back.

5-8-06 My first visit to OPC. I have had same lower back muscle problem for over 50 years. I was born with a muscle problem and before I leave that day I go from being not able to touch my toes by a good 6" to being able to touching my toes.

5-11-06 After 4 sessions with Ben, my pain in my lower back muscles is substantially reduced and I am getting movement to the left side of my neck, which was limited to very little movement if any. I can rotate my shoulders and arms 45 degrees both ways up from a 25-30 degree turn. Still touching my toes each morning.

5-13-06 I hit another small bucket of balls and only had to stop once to make sure I do not lock up my back. Back muscles still hurts but I can still hit golf balls.

5-26-06 Finished my 10th session with Ben. My neck and back rotation has become as good as an average person with no back muscle problems. My back strength and neck movement is getter better and better

5-29-06 I hit a small bucket of balls without stopping, first time I could this in about 3 years. Back muscles do not tighten up at all while practicing.

5-30-06 Next step is to start the rehab program with Ben for 1 or 2 months to build up the muscles for my back…I'll keep you posted if Ben does not work me to DEATH!!

Tim Heiman, Back & Neck Pain
Sioux Falls, SD

When I first walked in to see Ben, Denis, and Jay, I couldn't sit up straight in a chair. I did something severe to my back muscles where I wasn't able to walk or sleep well. They definitely improved me by 50% the first day after seeing them! Then, within 3 day of ARP treatment I haven't lost a night's rest because of muscle back problems. It's been tremendous. I want to look forward to no muscle pain plus a future with no pain. With my use of the ARP it's going to look like a muscle pain free future.

In one way or another I've been working out my entire adult life and through college. Thing I like most about OPC is that the egos are left at the door because of the kind of training that gets done here (i.e. there are 12 year old that can do things that college age kids and certainly this old guy here struggle with). It's not like going into one of these work-out places where these guys are slamming the weights around, pushing out their chests like that macho stuff. In here, everybody knows how hard the training is and what kid of result they can expect from the training. I really appreciate that aspect where we all realize how difficult some of these exercises and positions are even as simple as they look. As you go through the training you realize that it's pretty much an equal playing field except for some of the elite athletes you see from time to time. It's great to see them because they give you something to shoot for as far as your training is concerned. You hope to be able to do things as well as they can do one day.

Tim Cristian, 35, Back & Neck Pain
Sioux Falls, SD

I had total knee replacement surgery on both knees. I was also having muscle pain.

Now I've gone through this program for 2 months and I can sit in that position (wall squat) for 5 minutes in the extreme slow, I can do the 50 reps, and I can do the altitudes. I would have never dreamed that when I started. It's made a big difference and the ARP itself for the joint pain.   My wife and I did a spinning class and I thought, "Well, I haven't done anything aerobic; I'll see how long I can last". Next thing I know the hour of class is over and I was surprised I made it!

I'm walking more of a natural walk where as before I looked like I was a little sore and probably walking more gingerly than a normal stride. Mainly it's helped me do day-to-day things. My quad muscles are night and day than when I came in. I've probably put on 8-9 lbs and my waist has gotten smaller. My pants are a little looser

Bob Jacobson, 55, Total Knee Replacement
Harrisburg, SD

Training at OPC is fun, I've gotten a lot more balance and I don't fall as much on beam. I keep getting better and I don't feel like I ever seem to go backwards and have to go back to do something over. I always seem to be gaining more skills - both here and gymnastics.  I don't eat as much junk food and I don't go out to eat as much and I eat at home and eat healthier now. That gives me more energy.

Rachel Thiner, 13, Gymnast
Sioux Falls, SD

I've been to a lot of doctors and spent a lot of money. I didn't know what was wrong and nobody could tell me. I lived with it for 2 years. The muscles in my legs were quivering 24 hours a day, aching, it was maddening. After going through the ARP treatment at OPC my muscle problems went away. The numbness in my leg muscle went away, the pounding in my foot muscles, and hip problems all went away. I did it. It worked and I'm happy about it.

Dennis Preston, 65, Suffered Aneurysm
Sioux Falls, SD

After 5 years and 15 doctors and no results, I came here and virtually am now muscle pain free. It's nice to feel good again.

Randy Hebrink, 48, Low Back, Neck, Rib, Shoulder Pain
Renville, MN

I think the treatment is phenomenal. I came out of the University of Minnesota and was told I'd never play baseball again because of reconstructive surgery on my left wrist and with Ben and the ARP I haven't had any trouble since. That along with my ankle this spring, they said I'd be out 6 weeks, I wasn't even out a week and a half and I didn't miss any games. I'm a walking case for Ben, but he's helped me every time.

Kevin Ericcson, 22, Wrist Surgery, Ankle Sprain
Minneapolis, MN

The best thing about training at OPC is the RESULTS! I feel a lot quicker in everything I do. I have better speed and bigger muscles. My posture has gotten better. I'm not as tired any more.

Jace Bunkers, 15, Aspiring Elite Athlete
Sioux Falls, SD

My parents came to one of Jace's games and said, "Was that Jace?" I said, "Yeah!" They said, "Wow, he used to be one of the slowest, now he's one of the fastest."

Suzie Bunkers, Mother of Jace and Kara Bunkers who train at OPC
Sioux Falls, SD

There's no other workout where you have to actually think about what you're doing or where you learn about your body. You learn how the muscles work plus how to use every part of your body along with your muscles. It's totally unique in that way.

Carolyn Cristian, 37, Physical Education Teacher
Sioux Falls, SD

Thanks again for all your help. Kylah is doing so well! She has had 4 double/doubles out of the last six games! (basketball) Her foot isn't even sore anymore.

Kathleen Otto, Mother of Kylah Otto, Stress Fracture-Foot
Hartley, IA

Annie developed a toe muscle injury during a soccer tournament on June 10, 2007. After 6 weeks of immobilization, ice, heat, and ibuprofen there was still no improvement. Annie's club soccer coach recommended ARP treatments from Ben at OPC.

With ten treatments over one week, Annie's toe muscles became pain free. Prior to treatment, the muscle pain kept her from putting weight on the toe during normal walking. A few days after the treatments at OPC, she was able to participate in high school soccer tryouts and enjoy a full, muscle pain-free season. Without ARP, Annie would have missed her entire freshman soccer season.

Mark Glissendorf, Father of Annie Glissendorf, Turf Toe
Sioux Falls, SD

I had major reconstructive surgery.

I didn't get to use the ARP machine as much as I would have liked because I went to school in North Dakota. But one week after my operation, I used the ARP to rehab my knee muscles . I went into the therapy session on crutches and about scale 8 pain. I left the FIRST session walking on my own and muscle pain reduced to half. That was also the first great night of sleep I had since the injury occurred. The ARP machine helped my recovery and I would recommend it to anyone that has had the operation that I had. No doubt about it; it is far better than any other physical therapy out there.

P.S.: When I went back to my physical therapist to track my progression; and one of the PT's working had to look at my chart because she didn't believe I had had knee surgery at all because she had never seen that kind of muscle improvement in such a short period of time.

Nathan Reade, College Student, Torn ACL
Sioux Falls, SD

I was involved in a car accident on January 30, 2006. A Dodge pickup struck me on the side of my car going roughly 60mph. My knees slammed into the dashboard, resulting in a PCL, partial MCL tear and major muscle damage.

I was able to return to normal activities without enduring the painful and often time consuming rehab after surgery. I was back at work 6 weeks after treatment, no surgery and have been great ever since. On a side note, being around the people in the clinic while I was doing rehab motivated me to start taking better care of myself and get involved with weight lifting and other physical activities.

Shane vonHoldt, PCL / MCL Tear
Sioux Falls, SD

Rob Semerano, Age 26, 6', 197 lbs, RHP, Professional Baseball Player

I was 1st introduced to Rob in mid-October 2007 by Dr. Jersey Wulster. By his own admission, Rob was not in the best of health and had not been able to pitch injury-free in his 4 years of professional baseball in the Oakland A's organization. His role is a closer which necessitates his readiness to pitch on consecutive days. It is a very stressful position to play since you never really know when you need to be ready. Rob throws the baseball at up to 99mph.

His prior injuries included Tommy John surgery to repair his right elbow, a severely sprained right ankle, low back disc problems, and small tears in his right rear rotator cuff/ subscapularis. He was wearing an orthotic lift in his right shoe that had been previously prescribed to offset his back problems-this was removed as we worked to bring his body into natural balance.

Dr. Jersey's initial examination revealed dramatic weakness in his right (push off) leg, unresolved issues with his right ankle, low back instability, extreme tenderness in his left trapezius, and weakness in his right dealt and bicep. I won't bore you with the medical terminology that describes these conditions but suffice to say that Rob had compensated for all of his past injuries and it had thrown his Neurological systems off. His original injuries had never been properly addressed and resolved.

With the help of ARP, we devised a prioritized course of treatment to resolve all of Rob Semerano's health issues. It should be noted that Rob was willing to follow the protocols and directions for recovery to a T. He was very disciplined in his approach and the results bear the fruit.

We met 9 times over the course of 20 days. Because of the distance he had to travel, we treated multiple body parts on the same day. He was also re-checked by Dr. Jersey 5 times as well.

His results were nothing short of spectacular and he transitioned into the Ultra-Fit Rehabilitation Program under the direction of myself and Jay Schroeder.

While doing the prescribed Ultra-Fit protocols over the ensuing 32 days, Rob lost 2 pounds of fat, gained 5 pounds of muscle and was able to throw pain-free for the 1st time since high school. His winter throwing program was with a football.

At a videotaping session, I asked Rob how he would normally warm-up his arm to pitch. He said it would take about 15 minutes to get loose enough to start throwing a ball. After a month on Ultra-Fit not only was he remarkably stronger but his flexibility went through the roof as well. On a cold winter day in New Jersey, Rob was loose and ready to throw in about 60 seconds.

By the 2nd week of December, Rob graduated to the next level of Ultra-Fit. He continues to progress in strength and flexibility and has begun his pre-season baseball throwing. As of January 10, 2008 he is throwing completely pain-free and eagerly awaits the upcoming season.

At his point, Rob's Ultra-Fit workouts are 4 days a week and last about 35 minutes. Please note that it's 35 minutes of total focus and effort while performing only 4 different exercises.

Rob Semerano is a great role-model for athletes of all ages who want to get to the highest levels of human performance. He understands the need for 'natural' athletes to carefully monitor intense training, nutrition, and recuperation. He has been convinced by the dramatic results. - Russell Jones

"Since I've been working with Dr. Jersey (Wulster) and Russell, I noticed a big improvement in my body feeling healthier and lighter. My muscles feel much more functional for what I'm doing as a professional baseball player. My body recovers a lot quicker after throwing sessions and I'm eager to see how this all plays out in the upcoming season.

In addition, I'm able to get to a 'performance ready' state much quicker than ever before. I've learned that it's not about stretching the muscles out to get ready but about relaxing and loosening them. This comes about by training my neurological system to 'fire' my muscles at the highest speed possible while my antagonist muscles simultaneously turn off.

I would definitely recommend Dr. Jersey and Russell Jones to other athletes for several reasons. *For healing quickly from both new and old injuries.
*For aligning one's body to keep in 'balance' which allows for peak performance.
*For improving an individual's athleticism in a short period of time."

Rob Semerano, Port Jervis, New York

Yankees get SMART

A few months ago I wrote about a young man named Rob Semerano (http://www.powerworkshop.org/archive.htm then see Training Results).

He is a 99 mph baseball pitcher who we helped overcome a myriad of injuries. I think you might enjoy the 'rest of the story'.

Just after the 1st of this year, Rob was cut by the Oakland A's baseball team citing his history of injury and having not completed 1 full pro season without having to go on the DL (disabled list). Even though Rob had completely recovered and was in the best shape of his life using ARP and UltraFit, he was released.

As you can imagine, this was a tremendous blow to Rob Semerano. He had worked his tail off getting healthy and getting SMART about taking care of his body. Now he was without a job.

Someone from a local independent baseball team offered him a contract but it was nothing compared to what the big leagues could pay. For the love of the game Rob signed with the condition being that if the Major League Baseball came calling-he could sign with them.

Well in mid-February Rob was invited to Florida for a tryout with the Philadelphia Phillies. He pitched flawlessly but they were sorting out their rosters and they told him 'we'll call you'.

A few weeks later he went out to Tucson, Arizona at the request of the Colorado Rockies. He had another terrific tryout but they didn't sign him citing 'concerns about his history of injuries'.

Rob came home for a week and got a call from the LA/California Angels for him to come to their spring training camp in Tempe, Arizona. They kept him there for a week and the coaches raved about his performance. The day he was to sign he was told that there was a problem.

Someone in the front office had raised some concerns about Rob Semerano's health history and they sent him home. We talked about how he had to create a NEW history. I chronicled his miraculous journey back to health and then addressed how Rob had worked himself into world-class physical condition. AND we talked about Big Picture issues that transcended baseball.

Then just as Rob was resigned to pitching for the local independent league team, he got a surprise call from the New York Yankees. His dad had talked to someone who knew someone who casually mentioned to a Yankee scout about this kid from Port Jervis, NY and Fordham University (Rob) who was throwing extreme heat and was very healthy.

After looking at him in the Bronx, the Yanks shipped him to headquarters- Tampa, Florida. They checked him out for a few days and then the Yankees got SMART. Instead of going by his medical HISTORY, their team of Doctors and Medical Professionals went by what they found. They found a young man in fantastic physical condition- strong, quick, flexible and JACKED!!

So this past Tuesday the Bronx Bombers signed Rob Semerano to a contract. Then they sent him to the Strength and Conditioning Coach to be further evaluated. Rob readily explained the UltraFit Training System to the coach but by the time he was finished all the coach could say was,"Well, you ARE in incredible shape so just keep doing what you've been doing'". That's right coach!!! Was Rob 'lucky' to be signed by the team he has loved since birth Is he just another prima donna athlete that is 'lucky' to be able to play games when the rest of us have to get a real job I guess that depends on YOUR perspective.

A wise person once told me that the more I prepared… the more luck I would have. You see LUCK is no more than the convergence of 2 powerful forces- Preparation and Opportunity.

So even though Rob Semerano had to seek out a place that he could get healed and a training system that would keep him healthy and he had to train harder than he ever did before- he still got cut because of HISTORY. But he kept Preparing all through the weeks of no calls and the reminders of his past failures and then through all the tryouts without getting signed.

And we would talk and pray and he would get encouraged for the moment and I wondered how long he could keep hope alive. Then the most storied sports team in history- the NEW YORK YANKEES came callin'. And he was ready. Funny how some people have all the LUCK.

Your friend (iC), Russell Jones