J.R. Niklos

http://www.accelerationpro.com

J.R. Niklos is the owner of Acceleration Sports Performance, located near Chicago. A former All-American football player at Western Illinois and a veteran of the NFL, he has helped more than 500 high school athletes develop into Division I college players. At 6’3” and 240 pounds, Niklos ran a 4.48 40-Yard Dash and had a 42-inch vertical. For more information on his company, visit accelerationpro.com or facebook.com/accelerationpro.

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6 Often-Overlooked Performance Attributes and How to Address Them to Become a Playmaker

May 16, 2013 | J.R. Niklos

It takes more than speed and strength to be a playmaker on the field or court. You train for countless hours to be a standout in your game, but you might be overlooking six athletic attributes that can make a...

The 5 Biggest Mistakes Athletes Make in Their Off-Season Training

January 30, 2013 | J.R. Niklos

Off-Season Mistake 1: Focusing more on skill than athleticism Picture your potential as a house. The stronger the foundation, the higher the house can be built. Athleticism is your foundation. You must first master movement mechanics before moving on to skill work,...

4 Keys to Building Football Speed

January 8, 2013 | J.R. Niklos

Speed is the ultimate measurable in football. At the NFL Combine, one tenth of a second in the 40-Yard Dash can determine whether a player gets drafted and makes millions of dollars or has to fight for a spot on...

Quarterback Workout for a Stronger, More Accurate Arm

April 26, 2012 | J.R. Niklos

Quarterback-specific strength training exercises are a great addition to the weight training program you're currently doing. This workout is designed to help you link your entire body together for stronger, more accurate throws. If you lift four days a week, do two...