Al Vermeil talks about Charlie Francis

Posted by admin on April 10, 2009 under News, Vblog |

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As one of Sports most sought after premier Coaches,  Al Vermeil knows the difference between what works and what simply does not when it comes to training at the Elite level.  Watch the film above to see the clip.

Some Interesting facts on Al Vermeil

• Al is the only strength coach who has worked in the NFL, NBA and Major League Baseball and he is also the only strength coach to have a World Championship ring from the NFL and NBA

• Recently inducted into the USA Strength and Conditioning Hall of Fame in recognition of his accomplishments

• As the former strength and conditioning coach of the NFL’s San Francisco 49ers, his program made a major contribution to the team’s 1982 Super Bowl Championship

• Al has been the featured speaker at many coaching clinics, including the National Strength and Conditioning Association and National Athletic Trainers Association, has been the subject of numerous television, radio and newspaper interviews over his 35-year career and he has written many articles for major publications like Golf Digest, the National Strength and Conditioning Association Journal, as well as several conditioning manuals

• Al has consulted with the San Francisco Giants, University of Alabama, Texas A&M, Denver Broncos, Philadelphia Eagles, Chicago White Sox, The Academy of Golf at Lakeway, Nicklaus Academy of Golf, Golf Digest School and the Los Angeles Lakers