East Brunswick Wrestler Achieves 100th WIN!

Written by zach. Posted in Announcements, Articles, Athlete Training, Edison, Manasquan, NJ Wrestling Training, Scotch Plains, Success Stories, Underground Strength Camp, Workouts

Mark Schleiffer of East Brunswick (Princeton Commit) texted me yesterday after getting his 100th win!

Mark has been an all state wrestler throughout high school and has committed to wrestle at Princeton with his brother, Jon who was a 4 x All State Wrestler and a state champion his Senior Year.

I always tell parents and athletes, SUCCESS LEAVES CLUES.

What can we learn from Mark?

Here’s a List of common practices and traits I picked up on as soon as he sent me a text message.

– Mark trains year round with us. He never pulls the “I’m too busy” line during the in season.

– His grades are EXCELLENT. He has been accepted to Princeton University. He achieves Excellence in ALL areas of his life, NOT just wrestling.

– Mark does NOT live close to any of our locations and he STILL trains with us 2 x week In Season! I know kids who live IN town who don’t show up in season. Mark drives 45-60 minutes each way to train.

– Mark improves his skill training year round by training at CJA Wrestling Club w/ Gene Lezark. He has been going to CJA for MANY years, since middle school. He doesn’t bounce around to 5 different coaches. There is MUCH to be said about sticking to 1 system and LOYALTY.

– Mark is TOUGH. He is Disciplined. I never feel that the Coaches are more motivated than Mark is. This is MORE than motivation. This is called DISCIPLINE. Motivation fades, Discipline is the Strength to do what you must do, not just what you feel like doing.

Look at the above.

Do you find you are doing similar?

Success leaves clues!

How bad do you want it?

Don’t talk about it, BE ABOUT IT!

See you at The Underground!

Parents of Athletes

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East Brunswick Athlete Gains 30 + Lbs & Confidence BIG TIME

Written by zach. Posted in Articles, Athlete Training, Edison, Manasquan, NJ Wrestling Training, Success Stories, Training Videos, Underground Strength Camp, Workouts

Check out this AWESOME SUCCESS STORY of Mihir Pillai of east Brunswick.

Mihir began training with us in late 5th grade while his older brother trained here.

Normally, we do NOT train athletes until they are in 6th grade and older.

Mihir had a special case where we HAD to help him.

At first, Mihir just did the warm up with us plus 1 or 2 sets of sleds and Kettlebell Carries.

Slowly, we added a little bit more work, more exericses here and there and now we see this amazing young man transformed BEYOND the Physical. His confidence has gone sky high and it reminds us what TRUE strength REALLY is.

TRUE strength will always transcend the gym walls.

His confidence has changed tremendously and he has gained OVER 30 lbs!

Listen / Watch the Video below as to how Mihir plays Soccer, Wrestles, trains with us AND does work on his OWN. He is a GREAT example of being self motivated and driven to succeed.

He has FUN with all of his training.

TRUE “Strength” transcends the weight room and THAT is what we’re all about at The Underground Strength Gym.

Strong Mind

Strong Body

STRONG LIFE!

Success is NO Accident.

Success Leaves Clues.

There is MUCH to Learn from Mihir, regardless of your age.

Live The Code 365

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Brett Donner Awarded with Wrestler of The Year

Written by zach. Posted in Announcements, Articles, Athlete Training, NJ Wrestling Training, Success Stories

BIG congrats to Brett Donner from Wall township who has been awarded with The Star Ledger Wrestler of the Year Award.

Brett trains at The Manasquan Underground Strength Gym and as I’ve mentioned before, he is often the first one at the gym and 99% of the time is the LAST one to leave, always staying after to do extra work on his own, without anyone telling him to do so.

I’ve seen Brett ride his bike to the gym. Actually, it’s not even his bike, it’s a pink beach bike but he didn’t use this or anything else as an excuse. He shows up and attacks his training like a champion.

Brett placed 3rd in the state this season, beating Edison Undergrounder, Jordan Pagano for the Bronze. The state champion was from Edison Underground Strength Gym, Jon Shleiffer, who wrestles at East Brunswick and will now move on to Princeton to wrestle.

Full Story on Brett in The Star Ledger is HERE.

If you have the work ethic and desire to become a champion, click HERE for details on our Underground Strength Gym membership for Edison or Manasquan.

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The Champion Mindset – Stories From The Underground

Written by zach. Posted in Announcements, Articles, Athlete Training, NJ Wrestling Training, Success Stories, Training Videos, Underground Strength Camp

Stories from The Underground…..

Brett Donner places 3rd in state from Wall

Jon Shleiffer wins Gold & becomes 4 time All State for East Brunswick. Heading to Princeton U with a 4.2 GPA

Ray Jaz qualifies for states, has well over 100 career wins, beats many all state wrestlers and 2 x state champ, heading to NYU

Kyle Wojo places 7th in state, stays after training to do extra workouts

Joey Ghione trained in the morning, the evening AND the weekends, heading to Lock Haven

Champion Mindset……

[youtube width=”640″ height=”360″]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ex7DKzVzQqI[/youtube]

[youtube width=”640″ height=”360″]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZyz4Jk1LrY[/youtube]

Be a champion.

Think like a champion.

Train like a champion.

LIVE like a Champion!

Live The Code 365

–Z–

To Become A Member of The Underground, You Must Read the Entire Web Site.

Details HERE

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Underground Strength Wrestlers Prove STRONG at GMC Wrestling Tournament

Written by zach. Posted in Announcements, Articles, NJ Wrestling Training, Success Stories, Training Videos, Underground Strength Camp, Workouts

The Underground Strength Gym of Edison

had 7 wrestlers in the Finals of The GMC Wrestling Tournament

This was amazing to see.

To see this many wrestlers from a tiny gym make such an impact at this tough tourney.

Our small gym has become world renown and from day 1 I’ve always said the kids are # 1.

It feels good to see that our coaches and The Underground has played a role in the success of these kids.

In addition, these wrestlers have supportive parents which is the KEY to all of this success.

They also have great club and HS Coaches and the critical aspect is having work ethic and the guts to do the work week after week, month after month, year after year.

[youtube width=”640″ height=”360″]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1L5ZYWF-KWU[/youtube]

3 of these wrestlers took Gold and Jon Shleyfer of East Brunswick was awarded The OW (Outstanding Wrestler).

3 wrestlers in consolations and all 3 wrestlers placed 4th in some hard fought battles

It’s NOT so much the places or the medals these wrestlers won but the obstacles they have ALL had to overcome to get that far in such a tough tournament.

Some of these are personal obstacles and I will not share them, but I know that these were stressful events to say the least and ALL these boys chose to rise above and become men amongst boys.

It’s easy to let life and stress get the best of you. I am always impressed and proud when I see our athletes face obstacles and defeat them rather than letting the obstacles hold them down and defeat them.

Taking Gold at The GMC Wrestling Tournament were:

Kyle Brown of Old Bridge

Ray Jaz of South Plainfield

Jon Shleiffer of East Brunswick and OW

Jon won his 4th consecutive county title and pinned in the finals!

I am sure he has broken even more school records and if I haven’t announced yet, he is going to Princeton and holds a 4.2 GPA

Princeton as we all know has a GREAT track record in education but their wrestling program is on the rise and the entire staff of Coaches on the Wrestling Team AND the Strength & Conditioning Staff are World Class!

Silver Medals:

Jeff Plungis of South Plainfield. Last year Jeff was barely 100 lbs and on the JV team. This is a HUGE success for Jeff.

Ryan Fahy of Spotswood
Dan Hedden of South Plainfield

Max Pavlis of Spotswood

Taking 4th:

Mark Shleyfer of East Brunswick

Mike Klimkiewicz of South Brunswick

John Sheedy of Bishop Ahr

After seeing the success of our wrestlers and all the other athletes who train here, we are proving that we are the best at what we do for athletes. Period.

If you’re a parent seeking the best for your child, sign up for your child’s Intro Assessment – Click HERE

We live for helping kids achieve MORE Success.

 

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Eric Thomas On Being Successful In Sports AND Life

Written by zach. Posted in Announcements, Articles, Athlete Training, Success Stories

Let me preface today’s newsletter with an awesome accomplishment of  our homeboy, Jonathan Shleyfer.

Jonathan trains with us 2 x week and has been doing so for 2 years.

Last year he took 2nd place in the state and 3rd place at The Super 32.

He is in advanced classes and  wrestles on average 4 – 5 x week.

And…..

He just committed to Princeton University.

Just like everyone else, he has the same 24 hrs every day.

He lives 15-20 minutes away and can easily go to a Coach closer to home.

He didn’t wait for tomorrow, next week or after the season, or after the new year or when he got his license, etc to train at The Underground.

He found out about us and got after it.

So, when you say that you have too much school work, no time, you’re too busy, too tired, etc.

You’re just making excuses.

The famous saying I love:

“If it’s important you will find a way.

If not, you will find an excuse.”

It’s the truth.

*** Time is the ONLY thing you can NEVER get back. ***

Don’t look back wishing you took action in life.

I’ve never met a person who said they did NOT want to succeed.

NEVER.

But, action is what tells the truth and separates you from the guys sitting the bench.

100% of the people I meet SAY they want to WIN.

I’d say somewhere around 5% actually step UP and DO what it takes to WIN.

Then the top 1% do EVERYTHING to WIN.

Listen and watch this video.

ALL about wanting success vs  your actions.

I wanna see you rise above.

I want to see you achieve BIG success.

Because I KNOW that what you learn at The Underground is what will teach you to be a  BIG success in life, NOT just sports!

 

[youtube width=”640″ height=”360″]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPqprN5nrJg[/youtube]

#LiveTheCode

See you at The Underground

Live The Code

–Z–

PS: Please share this article and video with those you know so they can see the success stories of these hard working athletes.

Have you seen these success stories?

See them HERE

Our athletes are changing the game by getting the best coaching and maximizing their results.

You never get this time again so keep training for greatness!

http://UndergroundStrengthGym.com – Edison

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Jon Shleyfer Breaks East Brunswick School Record For MOST Wins

Written by zach. Posted in Announcements, Articles, NJ Wrestling Training, Training Videos

Above, Jonathan Shleyfer gets his hand raised after breaking the school record for most wins (104 Wins!) at East Brunswick High School

Jon Shleyfer is only a junior and with 3 weeks left this season he will be racking up MORE wins.

His success is NO surprise as he trains year round in both wrestling and at The Underground.

His motivation is extremely high and he wants to WIN.

Check out this interview from 2 weeks ago at the end of a tough workout…..

[youtube width=”640″ height=”360″]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3B7VhKqFqM&feature=share&list=UUqfeXppJ0gH-xMteusTeVEg[/youtube]

If you want to win, train at The Underground. It’s that simple.

Our results can’t be matched. Our web sites can be copied but our results, NEVER.

Call Us for your child’s intro workout: (732) 379-9370

In Strength,

–Z–

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Watchung Hills Wrestler Wins Somerset County Wrestling Tournament

Written by zach. Posted in Articles, Athlete Training, NJ Wrestling Training, Training Videos, Workouts

Matt Coppola started training with us before his sophomore wrestling season.

That year he took 4th in the county and qualified for the states.

Some thing happened junior year – 4th in the county and state qualifier.

This year Matty was determined to GO for Gold.

The night Matty won the Somerset County Wrestling Tournament his Dad sent me a text message that Matt took the Gold! I was bed ridden and stuck in bed with the flu and I gotta admit, it was that text message that settled my mind and helped me fall asleep.

Check out what Matty said about why he was able to go from three 4th place finishes to a Gold Medal.

[youtube width=”640″ height=”360″]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYP0iPu_A08&feature=share&list=UUqfeXppJ0gH-xMteusTeVEg[/youtube]

[youtube width=”640″ height=”360″]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qh46SlfSwNI&feature=share&list=UUqfeXppJ0gH-xMteusTeVEg[/youtube]

HUGE Congrats to Matty Coppola. This kid is an extremely hard worker and BIG time dedicated.

He shows up and does the work that other wrestlers don’t do. THAT is how champions are made!

If you’re a wrestler, it’s never too late to get stronger, faster and tougher.

You can start training with us today to prepare for the end of the season more so than your competition.

Step up and make it happen. We’re open Sunday mornings for wrestlers who need it.

Give us a call and we’ll set you up!

==> (732) 379-9370

In Strength,

– Team Underground –

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NJ Athlete Training: Football, Baseball & Wrestling Workouts

Written by zach. Posted in Articles, Athlete Training, NJ Baseball Training, NJ Football Training, NJ Wrestling Training, Training Videos, Workouts

[youtube width=”640″ height=”360″]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6k4d_jU1IU&feature=share&list=UUqfeXppJ0gH-xMteusTeVEg[/youtube]

We’ve got Baseball, Football & Wrestling athletes training together.

How is that possible?

Simple, NOT easy 🙂

The fallacies of sports specific training and other gimmicks are confusing many athletes, parents and sport coaches.

Because we train for all around athleticism, our workouts build up the athlete’s strengths, attack their weak areas and make you better every workout.

The “sports specific” training is the sport itself. The training athletes need builds strength, flexibility, mobility, speed, power and confidence.

The mistake is to think each athlete can or can’t do all exercises.

During the In season is when the sport gets the changes to avoid overuse injuries but during the off season, we attack your weak areas and build you UP.

The Russian Kettlebells develop speed, athleticism, coordination, overall strength and mental toughness.

The Kettlebells are just 1 tool we use in a tool box.

These athletes are at the top of their game by training to become better.

The training they’re experiencing at The Underground Strength Gym compared to what their friends are following: laying on benches, machines, half reps, poor technique, etc leads to injury and NO results.

Ya gotta want it – once you want it and get committed, GREAT things happen!

See you at The Underground!

Sign up for your trial workout below

In Strength,

– Team Underground –

FREE Trail at The Underground Strength Gym HERE

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Dedicated NJ Athletes

Written by zach. Posted in Announcements, Articles, Athlete Training, NJ Baseball Training, NJ Basketball Training, NJ Football Training, NJ Track & Field Training, Training Videos, Workouts

Above, The New Year’s Eve Wrecking Crew! Where Were YOU!!??

Monday morning, 9 am, 10 athletes showed up ready to kick ass and take names.

Others were in wrestling, basketball or track and field practice.

Then there were others…..

You KNOW who you are.

9 am was “too early” for you….

you were “too tired”….

Shame on YOU. I get disappointed in the slackers because I KNOW you can do better, you just don’t WANT to do better.

The Champions out there, your competition….. They LOVE people like you. The excuse makers and slackers make it easy for others to win. It makes it easier for the Champions to climb to the top.

If you are too tired and too lazy to get your ass out of bed for a 9 AM workout, the TRUTH is this:

– YOU Will NOT Achieve Above Average Success

– That’s the TRUTH that your Coaches can’t say to you with fear of losing their job and that’s the TRUTH your parents don’t tell you because they hope you will be above average.

– Hoping does NOTHING. Start doing the WORK.

– YOU have the potential to become GREAT, but potential only comes to life when you rise above and do the work that others fear.

I believe in YOU!

[youtube width=”640″ height=”360″]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzF468S1Cqc[/youtube]

NEW Hours at The Underground Strength Gym:

Tuesday: 5, 6, 7 PM (NO More 4 PM class on Tuesday)

Friday: 4 & 5 PM (NO More 6 pm class on Friday)

Live The Code & See You At The Underground Strength Gym!

–Z–

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