Coach Carlisle

It is a privilege to work with the National Football League as their fitness coach for the Officials. _ One of the greatest personal benefits I am blessed with in this position is that I get to, weekly, run into so many players that I have trained. _ I fully realize that without them pushing me to be a better coach and raise my standards of excellence to theirs, I would not have become the coach I have become. My former athletes have made me a better man. Thank you. ... #strengthandconditioning #personaltrainer #carlisleperformance #speedtraining See more

As much as I love teaching trainers and coaches about concepts and principles relating to human movement and function, I love learning from others even more. _ At this point in my professional career, rather than attend a conference, it is much more beneficial for me to hire a thought leader in his/her respective area to deliver a customized educational experience. _... I gain greater insight by going a mile deep on a particular subject matter of interest rather than an inch wide. _ I like to understand the why behind the what. I have to have the opportunity to ask lots of questions. It is a prerequisite for the people I choose to learn from. I am thankful for their patience. I am unbelievably grateful for the people who have helped me become the coach I am today. _ Over the years, I have been fortunate to have one-on-one learning opportunities with some of the best in the industry including, but not limited to, Johnny Parker, Dr. Pat Ivey, Mike Woicik, Jame Harris, Dan Pfaff, Charlie Francis, Nick Winkelman, Kaz Kazadi, Mike Boyle, Pete Bommarito, Dr. Sophia Nimphius, Justin Price, Scott Hopson, Lee Taft, Alywn Cosgrove, Dr. Stefany Coaxley, Wynn Gmitroski, Dr. Mike Newton, Dr. Cheri Mah, Anne Fredrick, Donnie Thompson, Bryan Mann, Landon Evans, Robert Dos Remedios and many, many more. _ I teach because I learn, and what I learn, I share. #continuingeducation #fitnesseducation #sportsperformance #strengthandconditioning #speedtraining #speedcoach #personaltraining #personaltrainer

Hopefully, there will be a college football season this Fall. As the former Director of Sports Performance and Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Purdue University, College game days were an incredible experience! The Big-Ten conference has some of the biggest stadiums in the entire sporting world. I’m pictured in 2016 during pregame warmups at the University of Nebraska, which has a seating capacity of over 90,000 fans. They have sold out over 200 consecutive games! Oth...er Big Ten Schools have a seating capacity of over 100,000, including Penn State, University of Michigan, and Ohio State. For the fans, players, and alumni, I hope college football is played this Fall. #collegefootball #speedtraining #strengthandconditioning #carlislenation #personaltraining

One thing I know is life does not have a remote control, you have to get up and change it yourself. -Anonymous. _ Success doesn’t come from what you do occasionally, it comes from what you do consistently! Take small action steps daily toward your attaining your goals. Be Relentless!!! Stay focused on the mission!!! ... #takeaction #bethechange #carlisleperformance #speedtraining #strengthandconditioning

Gotta find a way! Life doesn't ask you how do you feel today. Therefore, whether feel like you want to train or not, you have to bring your feelings under subjection to your will and get it done! #carlisleperformance #mindovermatter #carlislenation #strengthandconditioning

Congratulations to Bryant Young (pictured on my right), All-Time 49ers great for being inducted into the SF 49ers Hall of Fame. Not only did I have the honor and privilege to Coach Mr. Young, but we also developed a close relationship in the process. The day after every game, he and I would run tempo runs for recovery, and we would end up racing the last one. Let me tell you; our races often came down to the wire! ... I can’t think of no one more deserving of entering the 49ers Hall of Fame than Bryant Young. A 14-year career with the same organization, how often does that happen in the world of modern-day sports! An incredible player but an even better man! Salute, Mr. Young! PS- the gentleman on my left is Larry Allen, NFL Hall of Famer! Arguably two of the strongest men to ever play the game! #49ersnation #49ers #49ershalloffame #nflgreat #strengthandconditioning #personaltrainer #carlislenation #bayarea #football

One of the first physical capacities that diminish as one age is power. Unless you incorporate some form of power training into your weekly workout routine. _ Training power has a dual purpose for me; it allows me to continue to demonstrate what I teach and maintain springiness. _ I could go on and on about the benefits of power training, but I think you get the point. ... _ Check out my podcast I conducted with Alwyn Cosgrove on my website. He gave a superb explanation of the why behind power training. The kink is in my bio. #powertraining #speedtraining #strengthandconditioning #personaltraining #jumptraining #carlislenation See more

My Dad was always by my side. _ My Dad was the best coach I ever had. He not only physically trained me when I was a youngster, but he also worked at a paper mill and would bring me used books to read, ranging from Chess to Financial literacy. He taught me how to play chess at five years of age, and we would play at least 2-3 times a week through my high school years. As we would play, he would teach me how chess and navigating life were the same. _ My Dad grew up in the De...ep South and attended a segregated high school, yet, he taught us to see the good in everyone. _ My Dad was an All-State athlete in football, basketball, and track and entered the military because he thought it was a better option to support his family. _ Always sacrificing, teaching, and enduring, My Dad made me into the man I am today. Rest in heaven, Dad, your spirit lives. #fathersday #blacklivesmatter #lessonslearned #father #fatherhood See more

Flashback Friday I’m pictured with 3 of my teammates from the University of Maryland. On my left is William Skinner, the former University of Maryland athlete of the year, and to the far right is John Finney-7 time ACC Champ in the pole vault. _... And in the background is Les Dixon-(Speed Coach @biglex1914 ), our #1 sprinter and team comedian, who was determined to jump in on our celebration picture! - I speak to Les and John frequently to this day! Young guns, cherish the moments you share with your teammates! It goes fast! #speedtraining #marylandalumni #terpstrack #strengthandconditioning #carlisleperformance

Talk about a flashback; I’m pictured with soccer great Kelly Smith. Kelly is considered one of the greatest women soccer players of all-time. She hailed from England and played at Seton Hall during her college days. _ I had the the privilege of serving as her Strength and Conditioning Coach for the now-defunct professional soccer team-Philadelphia Charge under the direction of Head Coach Mark Krikorian and Pia Sundhage. _ Kelly and I trained privately at my training center-Li...ghtning Fast Training Systems for two years! _ She is one of the fiercest and most talented athletes I ever worked with and truly helped me to become a better Performance Coach for Soccer Players. #speedtraining #soccerspeed #bayareapersonaltraining #firststepexplosion #carlisleperformance #personaltraining #strengthandconditioning See more

Locked and loaded and ready to get you, fitter, faster and stronger! #personaltrainer #strengthandconditioning #speedtraining #carlislenation #carlisleperformance

I'm curious - what are some of your favorite but affordable meals? #nutrition #carlislenation #healthyeating #cleaneating

Positive, positive, positive! Even when life deals big blows with big stress, stay on target and keep a positive mindset.

All good things take time and effort. The more mentally comfortable you are with being temporarily physically uncomfortable, the more successful you'll be. Keep at it! #fitness #beyourbest #carlislenation

In 2017, I was inducted into my High School Athletic Hall of Fame with a former teammate, and it was one of the best experiences I ever had. The award ceremony presented an opportunity to get together with several of my friends whom I have known since first grade. _ All of us were from a mix of different socioeconomic backgrounds and ethnicities, including; Black, Puerto Rican, Armenian, Irish, Greek, and Italian. We indeed recognized the differences in our skin color and bac...kgrounds. However, we embraced the differences as well. My friends learned first-hand the challenges I faced as a Black child during a time that presented some tough circumstances. It helped to fortify our friendship and understanding. _ I could go on and on about how we stayed over each other's houses and hung out in the neighborhood playing games, as kids are known to do. Or how one of my friends in the group parents would pick me up every morning so I wouldn't have to walk 1.5 miles in the cold at 6:50 in the morning. Or how my next-door neighbor and I would hang out every day of our youth lives pretending to be New England Patriot football players. _ I won't say it was all perfect and absent of some tough conversations at times, I will say, however, we developed a deeper understating of one another's culture and an appreciation for our differences. _ I am thankful to our parents for letting us get to know one another and hope as we move forward as a society, we take the time to understand one another as well.