Coach/Player Working Seminar

Coaches and Players,
Take advantage of this opportunity to work with one of the best. The intent is to ensure everyone understands every aspect with the hope you will implement in your team's workout, as well individually if you are player.

Justin Maxwell, UMD outfielder drafted by Nationals, said she is the best. He stated she helped him put on 20 pounds of muscle, increase his agility and improve his 60 time creating opportunities he is not sure he would have had without her. He wished he'd worked with her throughout high school.

Don't wait until you get to college to find out what you should have been doing. Come and participate in the Working Seminar with Corliss White.

Register on-line at http://www.mostvaluableplayer.biz

Thanks
Al McCormick
(410) 721-4203

Due to differences and controverial S&C points and practices, this is NOT recommended for HS nor college baseball players.

Tom Baron,
Again you take a malicious route. Obviously this is a direct attack at Corliss and Justin, but also I believe it to be inappropriate for you to speak on behalf of University of Maryland.

What you are implying by not identifying why Justin Maxwell was redshirted is the worst. You were so specific and detailed about his career not stating he was hit during BP and implying his workouts with Corliss were the issue.

Tom, on behalf of all the individuals on this website, and more importantly quality individuals like Ms. Corliss White and Justin Maxwell, please attempt to take the high road.

Thank you,
Al McCormick

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It is unfortunate that people with no idea what they are talking about, are allowed to post in public message boards.....But, it happens!

In response to the post that is reprinted in bold below, I would like to address this point by point.

1) The decision to re-assign Corliss White from her position with the Maryland baseball program was suggested by me and made jointly by Coach Rupp and myself. When Craig Fitzgerald accepted the position of Head Strength Coach at Harvard University, I immediately offered the Number 1 football assistant postion to Corliss White, under the condition that she must relinquish 3 of the 6 sports that she was responsible for. She agreed to this arrangement and I approached Coach Rupp, (and the two other affected head coaches......), of my intentions of removing Corliss and assigning a new strength coach with baseball. Coach Rupp agreed under the condition that he get to interview the new coach that I wanted to assign to baseball. At no point during this coaching re-assignment, did Coach Rupp ever approach me about removing Corliss White from her position with the baseball program.

2) The strength staff works with coaches with different philosophies on a daily basis, and baseball is certainly no exception. This is a part of the job. Coach Rupp takes a great interest in the off field preparation of his players and has worked very closely with Corliss White in designing and implementing what we feel is one of the best baseball S & C programs in the nation. There have certainly been discussions on several occasions about the most aggressive way to prepare team members, but at no time could these issues be considered "controversial" or "far reaching". This is normal business in our field.

3) Not sure why Justin's situation was included in the post......absolutely no relevance whatsoever.

4) The baseball program is indeed pleased with the efforts of Scott Swope, their new Strength Coach. He has done a phenomenal job, just as Corliss White did before him. Scott had the good fortune to follow a strength coach that had set up a very sound program and on my direction, has utilized the program design, organization, and administrative practices that Corliss White implemented with baseball during her tenure as their strength coach.

In conclusion, it is totally irresponsible and classless for the poster to address issues that he/she has absolutely no knowledge of and attempt to smear the reputation of an excellent strength coach.

I would strongly recommend atttending any clinic where Corliss White is a presenter and feel that her knowledge on the total preparation of elite baseball players is exceptional.

Coach Dwight Galt
Director of Strength & Conditioning
University of Maryland @ College Park

There is no attempt to rain on MVP's Seminar however there are several points worth noting:

1. At the request of the Terp Baseball Program, the Director of Strength and Conditioning D. Gwalt, has 'gone in a new direction' by assigning a new S&C coach for the Maryland baseball pitchers and positions players.

2. There were far reaching differences and controverial S&C points and practices between Corliss White and the baseball coaches and players.

3. The exception may have been Justin Maxwell. Also note, Maxwell was medically redshirted his Jr year (2004), and did not play his redshirt Jr year (2005) following injury
and was drafted in June 05 and eventually signed w/ the Nationals this fall.

4. Note that the Terp baseball program, coaching staff, and players are pleased with the change and the new S&C program which is specifically dedicated and consistent with a combination of big league parent clubs practices and methods.

Take it under advisement.

Regards

During my four years at the University of Maryland I have had the extreme pleasure of being trained by Corliss White. She took me under her wing before I began my career at Maryland. The summer before my freshmen year at UMD, myself along with a number of other incoming recruits began training with Corliss to get a headstart.

My personal goal was to gain 25 pounds of muscle in about two and a half months before classes began in August. Working with Corliss, I easily reached that goal while improving my speed and agility. She schooled me on the proper techniques for each different type of lift considering I had never ever lifted weights prior to coming to college.

Over four years, I gained a tremendous amount of strength and flexibility I never thought was possible for myself. Corliss pushed me to my limits. She is a professional in her field with years and years of experience. I will go to no one else when it comes to my strength and conditioning. This is why I still train with her to this day and will continue to do so.

In high school I ran about a 6.9 in the 60 yard dash. With Corliss's strength training and speed and agility work I brought this time down to a 6.56. If this is not testament enough to her expertise,I don't know what else can be said. I know I'm just one of the hundreds of athletes she has trained during her illustrious career, but I know I would not be where I am today without her help. I strongly recommend that anyone sit in and listen to what Corliss White has to say concerning S&C.

Well said Al, Coach Galt, and Justin,

It's always better to hear from the horses mouth vs. some other area.

Wish there was a clinic/camp for players to attend/train.

Novice Dad and all those interested, This is for Player's also.

The unique approach Corliss uses, which I think is neat, she works out the player and/or coaches interested in implementing a program for their teams.

Obviously a player or a coach can attend on their own, but the best of both worlds would be for a coach to bring one of their players, or the player to bring their coach!

Rather than just talk about a Speed and Agilities Program, Corliss wants to make sure the player and coaches understand the techinques associated with each exercise.

I am really excited about having her, and honored she would take the time to do this.

Please register on-line at http://www.mostvaluableplayer.biz.
Al McCormick
(410) 721-4203

My intent of hosting this event is to help players and coaches start their preparation now versus later. I find so many kids never get introduced to Strength and Conditioning until they are in college.

I had another coach ask for a team discount, and in fact, I just recently passed on the following incentive to another coach.

If a coach (or a parent) can organize at least 5 players I will reduce the group price to $20/player.

Please note She will be working everyone for about 2 hours. (New Time: 7-9 pm Friday)

Women’ Sport’s Dec 2, 2005

Men’s Sport’s Dec 9, 2005

I am checking with Corliss to see if she would mind if a coach/parent would video tape the workout. If she does not mind, it is okay with me.

Take advantage of this opportunity.

Al McCormick
http://www.mostvaluableplayer.biz

(410) 721-4203

I spoke with Corliss and she does not have a problem with a coach video taping the work out to take back with you.

The focus is to help all the players, as well help the coaches, prepare for their high school season.

Please register on line at http://www.mostvaluableplayer.biz

Al McCormick
(410) 721-4203

Al,

I believe all you were doing was sharing information. Kind of like FOX News...we report, you decide. Folks (coaches, players, parents) who are interested in this type of stuff would gladly pay $25.00 to here such an esteemed speaker. They can elect to either follow the advice or not. Don't believe I read anything in there about an MVP recommendation. Saw Justin's testimonial. Worked for him, could work for others.

Some people know everything...some people think they know everything...and some people wish they knew everything!

Thanks Larry for you kind words. Hope to see some of the Columbia Reds participate in the working seminar.

Strength and Conditioning is easy to say, and much like baseball, we sometime aspire to the theory, "if I've done it before, therefore I can teach it!"

I am a big believer in wanting to understand why something works, and how it benefits an athlete before I like to implement it.

How many times have you gone into a weight room and kids are either trying to bench the record at the chants of fellow athletes. Another example is plyometrics (speed and agilities).I am glad more athletes are getting involved, however I am concerned Speed and Agilities are being advertised everywhere.

Are they doing it right?

I have heard nothing but good things about Corliss White and I see this as a great opportunity to not only hear her approach, but as a working seminar understand the right way to perform each exercise.

I want coaches and players to take advantage of this opportunity to work with an expert. Use her whole work out or the pieces that fit their program the best, but make sure you are doing it correctly.

From a player's perspective why wait until college to start working correctly.

Hope to see you there. Please register on-line at http://www.mostvaluableplayer.biz

Al McCormick
(410) 721-4203

Al...are there still spots available for the Dec 9th camp? For 1 parent and 2 kids?

Yes there are. Do you think you can get three more kid to make the 5. I would love to have you come free and let the other kids come for $20 versus the $25.

Either way, please register on-line at http://www.mostvaluableplayer.biz and I will save you a spot.

Thanks
Al McCormick
(410) 721-4203

No one ever likes to reschedule, but with the uncertainty of snow and not starting until early tomorrow morning, I thought it would be best to move it to Saturday, 10 December at the same time, 7-9 PM.

I do not want anyone to miss an opportunity to learn, as well organize a winter workout with someone with Corliss’ knowledge. On the other hand I would rather reschedule it in advance and allow people to adjust there plans in advance, versus the last minute.

Now I need your assistance: Please Respond Either Way

1) Let me know if you will be there and how many will be with you, or

2) Let me know if you can not make it.

Please do your best to attend, as I have purposely kept the numbers low to ensure everyone has maximum opportunity to pick up something.

Thanks for the opportunity,

Al McCormick

(410) 721-4203