Elite Speed & Strength Development

NEWS

4/13/08

Gaustad to Team USA

Current Buffalo Sabre Paul Gaustad has recently been selected to play for Team USA hockey. This impressive feat has also coincided with Paul's nomination for the Masterson's trophy. Gaustad will be returning to ESSD this summer in order to train with coach Kyle Lunde in preperation for Team USA's practices.

2/17/08

ESSD Coach Victorious at FitExpo

In 1982, Marc Caplan placed first in the 181 lb. weight class at the American Cup. Now, 25 years later, and 3 weeks away from his 50th birthday, he has returned to again take first place in that class. Staged as part of the FitExpo held February 15-17, 2008, at the Los Angeles Convention Center, the event drew thousands of spectators, including several Hall of Fame Powerlifting legends like David Shaw, Terry McCormick, and Steve Miller, and was well covered by regional and national news media.

10/2/07

Attention NFL Scouts: This guy can play!

Yet another ESSD athlete has been dominating his opponents. Senior Portland State linebacker, JORDAN SENN, has registered 60 tackles through 5 games this season, ranking him second in the nation (by a mere 3 tackles) among division 1AA defensive players.

7/29/07

ESSD Lifter wins national bench press title!

Samuelu Aumavae won the W.A.B.D.L. 275 lb. class National Bench Press Championships in Sacramento, CA. this weekend with a best lift of 650 lbs. He narrowly missed locking out a World Record 683 lbs. in his first powerlifting competition ever!

3/14/07

ESSD Coach Matthis Gehring stuns NFL Scouts

Today, during Pro Day at Portland State University, the Dogg Lb’s Matthis Gehring surprised NFL scouts as he bench pressed 225 lbs. for 50 repetitions, the highest number of reps in the nation this year.


k	We are Elite Speed and Strength Development, and we believe that developing the fastest, strongest, most powerful athletes will not only ensure they get to the next level, but that they will dominate their opponents play after play, and game after game. We teach athletes how to perform like champions, and, of equal importance, we show them how to think like champions. Lessons in visualization, emotional control and motivational techniques are all trademark ESSD agendas. Weight training is taught by world champion powerlifters, speed work is taught by nationally renowned trainers and field skills are taught by former college and professional players. Whatever your sport, We WILL make you better.

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	NEWS 4/13/08 Gaustad to Team USA Current Buffalo Sabre Paul Gaustad has recently been selected to play for Team USA hockey. This impressive feat has also coincided with Paul's nomination for the Masterson's trophy. Gaustad will be returning to ESSD this summer in order to train with coach Kyle Lunde in preperation for Team USA's practices. 2/17/08 ESSD Coach Victorious at FitExpo In 1982, Marc Caplan placed first in the 181 lb. weight class at the American Cup. Now, 25 years later, and 3 weeks away from his 50th birthday, he has returned to again take first place in that class. Staged as part of the FitExpo held February 15-17, 2008, at the Los Angeles Convention Center, the event drew thousands of spectators, including several Hall of Fame Powerlifting legends like David Shaw, Terry McCormick, and Steve Miller, and was well covered by regional and national news media. 10/2/07 Attention NFL Scouts: This guy can play! Yet another ESSD athlete has been dominating his opponents. Senior Portland State linebacker, JORDAN SENN, has registered 60 tackles through 5 games this season, ranking him second in the nation (by a mere 3 tackles) among division 1AA defensive players. 7/29/07 ESSD Lifter wins national bench press title! Samuelu Aumavae won the W.A.B.D.L. 275 lb. class National Bench Press Championships in Sacramento, CA. this weekend with a best lift of 650 lbs. He narrowly missed locking out a World Record 683 lbs. in his first powerlifting competition ever! 3/14/07 ESSD Coach Matthis Gehring stuns NFL Scouts Today, during Pro Day at Portland State University, the Dogg Lb’s Matthis Gehring surprised NFL scouts as he bench pressed 225 lbs. for 50 repetitions, the highest number of reps in the nation this year.