Lessons in Ascension: UPS and Parisi Speed School
Prior to becoming one of the most regarded and sought-after strength coaches and athletic trainers in the nation, Parisi Speed School’s Rich Sadiv worked in a much more grassroots capacity at UPS.
Rich Sadiv on the Crucial Balance Between Hard Work and Consistency in Athletic Training
Seasoned strength coach and athletic trainer Rich Sadiv discusses the success of Jets lineman Mekhi Becton, and how hard work and consistency go hand-in-hand in athletic training.
You Don’t Have to Be a Pro Athlete to Get Into The Best Shape of Your Life
When I started working with New York Jets offensive tackle Mekhi Becton, I knew we had an urgent task ahead of us. Becton, a first-round draft pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, was looking for a training spark as he aimed to better himself ahead of the 2023-24 season, and my job was to prepare him to achieve that reality, push him to reach his full potential as a talented young player, and ultimately position him for long-term success in the league.
Rich Sadiv on the Importance of Accountability in Fitness and Athletic Training
By most interpretations and definitions, accountability refers to an effective blend of responsibility, initiative, and dedication to an overarching goal, purpose, or level of quality. In athletic training, these values are the undeniable building blocks of success. To put in the required physical work, you must hold yourself accountable in all other aspects of the training lifestyle.
A Few ‘Old School’ Success Principles – Message from Rich Sadiv
In my experiences as the head performance coach at Parisi Speed School Fair Lawn, I regularly receive questions related to my overall coaching philosophy.
The NFL Pro Day Experience: Different Paths To The Same Ultimate Goal
Most football fans are at least somewhat familiar with the NFL Scouting Combine, the main pre-professional barometer for the nation’s top NFL prospects. However, when it comes to NFL pro day events, knowledge of specifics tends to become much more piecemeal.