Nats and Os

Baltimore | DC

The below message was written when the Orioles were in 1st place at 4-1, and the Nats were in last place in the NL East at 1-3. Things have changed: Os (5-7, 3rd in the AL East). Nats (6-5, one game out of first in a tight NL East.)

The Washington Nationals and the Baltimore Orioles can, in part, thank the off-season for their 2019 success...and it is only early April. Both of these teams have favor that they did not aggressively reach for...to a degree. The Nats reached but were pushed aside.

The O's, worst team in the MLB in 2018 with a 47-115 record, received some bets prior to the 2019 season to win the World Series this year. How 'bout that? But, October is a long way to the end of the baseball season; a 4-1 start sees promise.

The Nats, well, they reached to re-sign Bryce Harper; but he reached to travel up to I-95 to Philly. The Nats could take that...disappointment(?)...to win the 2019 season series versus the Phillies, which  could, in turn, spill in to more wins versus other teams. But, October is a long way to the end of the baseball season; a 1-3 start sees promise.

You might be a fan of both teams, a fan of one, or completely removed from baseball. Either way, the end of the season stays in the distance (177 and 178 games to go for the Orioles and Nationals, respectively.) Feels like 749 each. How will you handle a situation like the O's and Nats face? - You enter a long season with ads against you or ones that challenge you. But, there is plenty of time to find a way to win. Some folks may give up in the type of situation. Some may down play the situation. Some may never have anything good to say to get through the circumstance.

So far, the Orioles have responded well <>. But, the season is young.

Ante up!

Keep Inspiring,
Derek

Derek Arledge, MS, CSCS
Founder - TEEM Performance Training
@teemptraining

Social Media Presence

Because this blog serves as the website, you have to come back to it just like you would to a website.

Kind of same thing. But, this model feels like it may work better. The social media presence is fun, active, informative, inspires...could it make you healthier? Sure. Could it help you complete your adventure run? Yes.

Did you know that TEEM has a page on the following social media sites (alphabetical order):

1. Facebook - Basically, anything on here goes to Twitter.
2. Instagram - Here, you receive new or older active exercise posts, which do not solely include locations in which TEEM, itself, operates. But, I might have taught a class or written down a challenge that was posted to IG!
3. Pinterest - Photos of motivational and inspirational quotes, exercises, posters, and more.
4. Twitter - Pretty much holds all of the Facebook posts plus posts that only the Twitter crowd sees.
5. YouTube - Search through the old videos of exercises, commentary, and then the new ones as they are posted. Look for "Eye on the Exercise", a new channel episode series.

Keep Inspiring,

Derek

Founder - TEEM Performance Training

@teemptraining

Re-Turn

Back after a two-year blogging hiatus on here! Things have not stopped over that time. Instead, everything was primarily accomplished on social media in the form of Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram posts. Yet, changes have been made:

1. The old website no longer exists. Took it down. No worries. Hey, it's part of re-thinking. Plus, you have this blog, which can serve as a good site.
2. YouTube videos will re-surface. Like the blog, the YouTube videos are making a return!
3. The email list serve? Stopped it. It could come back.
4. New logo. Yes, there is an additional new logo, which appears on the Facebook page profile picture.
5. This blog site will keep the older blogs from 2016 and back in addition to new blogs.

What is the same or enhanced?

1. The color scheme has stayed put: blue, orange, and white.
2. More hashtags on Facebook posts and tweets. #SpreadTheHealth and #ShoutoutFriday received plenty of play in 2018.
3. Teams that win championships at the college and professional level most often receive shoutouts. 
4. Clientele. Right now clientele consists mainly of clients from gyms. Yes, I work at a few places but not as TEEM Performance Training...as myself, an employee of that gym. So, you could see photos of from those places but not including members or classes. TEEM focuses more on the in-home and outdoor bunch.
5. You will see a change in the Twitter profile as @DCAreaHockey has been added to it. That Twitter handle is different from TEEM or @teemptraining. However, beliefs in strength & conditioning are shared on that page in addition to that page sharing a part of what I do with ice hockey, writing, and athletics promotion. @teemptraining will focus more on ice hockey coaching that I do, which is separate from ice hockey promotion seen @DCAreaHockey. The 2018-2019 season marked my 12th ice hockey season in coaching and 3rd season as a head coach.  As a varsity 2 head coach, the opportunity to do the 2018 off-season workouts at O'Connell surfaced; so program design that I would do under the TEEM name was given to the players. Strength & conditioning programs are not solely open to ice hockey players but to any type of athlete. We would work in an outdoor setting.
6. Speaking of the great outdoors...weather plays a factor. With spring in the air and summer on the horizon, extreme heat...you know, the code orange and code red heat can deter solid outdoor activity. Rain is fine but lightning is not. Snow and ice threaten the outdoor season as well.
7. With the video skills back on tap, you get videos. You get plenty of short blogs...19th year of dealing with athletes...16th year of practicing as a legit health & fitness professional. It feels great to have new ideas and methods. Come back often...Oh yea, old videos will stay on the YouTube page. 

Keep Inspiring,

Derek

Derek Arledge, MS, CSCS

Founder - TEEM Performance Training

@teemptraining