Drafted in 2006 from the Ohio State Buckeyes Football team, Sims is now the starting guard for the Detroit Lions.
“Whether you’re a professional player or a yound athlete, the competition today is tougher than ever,” he explains. “Intense practice training for just a few weeks before the season doesn’t get the job done. That kind of part-time training can cover the basics, but speed, strength, and agility are skills that take time to develop and incorporate into athletic performance.”
According to Sims, athletic training should be year round to be truly effective. “It’s the only way to maximize your athletic ability and take you to the next level of performance.”
Good form in exercising is absolutely critical, Sims adds. “Good form is the foundation for building skills. It’s also essential to avoiding injuries, which are more likely to occur with limited, short-term training leading up to competition.
Sims heartily endorses the year-round customized athletic training program Powerhouse Athletic Academy offers. “This is an outstanding source for young athletes,” he says. “All the performance trainers at Powerhouse Athletic Academy have years of experience working with athletes of all ages for all kinds of competition. This offers a real opportunity to maximize athletic performance.”