If you have ever heard of the 80/20 rule, you’ll notice it applies to almost everything. I won’t say “everything” as nothing is truly universal.
But, today, we had a scheduled trial.
Trials are scheduled to test the incoming clients and his / her parents.
We check to see the following:
- Do they show up?
- Are they on time?
- Is the athlete extremely hard working?
- Are the parents overbearing and controlling, pressuring their child beyond the norm?
If the athlete does not show up for a scheduled trial, and the parent or athlete himself doesn’t call to even show courtesy, then we KNOW they are not serious and show little to no care / respect for other people’s time.
Wanna know the truth? The majority of scheduled trials do NOT show up.
Which means that if you simply take action on a strength and conditioning program, even if the program sucks, you are very likely already ahead of the other 80% who talk the talk but don’t walk the walk.
If you’re on a proven system for developing improved strength, speed, conditioning, overall performance, etc then you are REALLY ahead of the curve.
The bottom line?
Take action!
Most people don’t and you’ll be ahead of 80% of the half assers out there!
Sounds harsh, but if this offends you, then I’m probably talking about you 
Kill it!
–Coach Z–
PS: I am REALLY contemplating the idea of getting rid of our FREE trial. Tire kickers and half assers hurt the time I could spend with my current dedicated crew of athletes.
More likely than not, I’ll be conducting phone / e mail interviews before even allowing an athlete to train with us.
As always, serious inquiries only.
You must be referred by a current athlete or invited to come train with us.
(732) 379-9370
Yesterday we had a crew of athletes training at The Underground, and one of our athletes brought his friend.
His friend was just going to watch.
I told him to jump in and test drive it, get a workout in.
He responded, “Naaaaaaa, I’m tired”.
I said to him, “Tired? Are you varisty? Do you want to get better?”
He answered, “No, not varsity, I just want to get ready to train with you b/c I heard it’s hard.”
My reply, “You’re tired, you’re not varisty, you’re waiting to get ready to train here? You’re not the kind of athlete we train. If you want to win what better time than NOW is there?”
As you can tell, I was pissed off.
I am annoyed by laziness and procrastination.
Where is the fire and burning desire to win?
Pass a f-r-e-e workout up because you’re tired?
Can you really be successful with this attitude?
Our job at The Underground is to get YOU stronger, faster, more explosive, tougher and in excellent condition.
We don’t care how “ready” you are when you show up, that’s OUR job, to get you ready.
You just need to take action and want it bad enough.
This kid sat there reading a newspaper.
I am apalled at this lack of motivation, lack of passion and lack of drive to succeed.
Un-Freakin-Real!
Kill it!
–Coach Z–
PS: Do you want it bad enough? Maybe you’re a parent reading this. Are you helping your child compete at his / her best?
Want to become one of the best?
Set up your interview by calling me or replying to this e mail.
(732) 379-9370
PPS: Imagine how successful athletes would be if they had the type of drive in the video below…..Just imagine…
Russian Kettlebells – yes, they’re just a tool, but a damn effective tool.
Just 1 part of our arsenal for developing strong as hell, fast as hell and mentally tough athletes.
Here’s a workout soon to be performed at The Underground Strength Gym, inspired by my good friend, Jonny Hinds.
10 Minutes
15 / 15 (15 seconds work / 15 seconds rest)
Double Kettlebell Clean & Press
This could get ugly!
–Coach Z–
(732) 379 – 9370
