Tammy Kovaluk

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Tammy Kovaluk is the owner of Kovaluk Sports Conditioning (Victoria, BC), where she specializes in athletic development for prospective athletes to "step out of the ordinary and into the extraordinary." She is the strength and speed coach for National Football Academies Canada (www.nfacanada.com), Belmont Bulldogs High, and Westshore Rebels Junior Football Club. She enjoys competitive boxing, running, and strength training, and is currently pursuing her MSc in Human Movement and Sports Conditioning.

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Push-Up Combat Circuit: Tackle Opponents Like a Freight Train

June 16, 2013 | Tammy Kovaluk

Warning: Building tackling power doesn't necessarily mean lifting heavy weights. (See Increase Tackling Power With Patrick Willis's Homegrown Training Secrets.) To harness the power you need to attack like a freight train or push off defenders, you should be training to recruit...

5 Reasons Why Football Players Should Power Clean

June 7, 2013 | Tammy Kovaluk

“Power” is the Power Clean’s first name. That should tell you right away that the exercise is a football player’s best friend. In football, speed and power are what determine much of the difference between starters and non-starters.1 The Power Clean,...

Prepare for Battle This Football Season with Combat Sit-Ups

June 6, 2013 | Tammy Kovaluk

Tired of the same old sit-up routine for your core? Try Combat Sit-Ups, a great twist on the classic exercise that packs an extra punch, football style. Combat Sit-Ups offer numerous sports performance benefits, including: Hand speed Reaction Timing Blocking Aggression What You'll Need A partner and boxing mitts...

Gain or Lose Weight With Oatmeal Pancakes

May 7, 2013 | Tammy Kovaluk

Wrestlers aren't the only athletes who need to gain or lose weight. Football players fluctuate between weight classes as well. In the off-season, some need to put on mass to transition to a new position, while others need to lean...

6 Nutrition Tips for Better Baseball Performance

March 21, 2013 | Tammy Kovaluk

A baseball player's diet is just as important as a commitment to training. Healthy eating often separates the "great" players from the "good." (See The 5 Most Effective Supplements for Baseball Players.) Here are some nutrition tips to help you recover and...

Why Creatine Is the Best Sports Supplement

March 20, 2013 | Tammy Kovaluk

The supplement industry can be confusing. There are thousands of products, many backed by outrageous claims. Worst of all, some supplements are nothing more than expensive junk foods. So, are any worth taking? If I could recommend one supplement, it...

Increase Football Speed, Part 2: 5-Minute Jump Rope Speed Workout

February 18, 2013 | Tammy Kovaluk

In Increase Football Speed, Part 1: Why Jumping Rope Is the Perfect Speed Workout, I explained how jumping rope can increase speed. In Part 2, I provide a five-minute jump rope routine that you can perform this off-season to increase your...

Speed Drills for a Faster 40

January 28, 2013 | Tammy Kovaluk

Do you need a faster 40-Yard Dash and game-day speed for the upcoming combine? The following drills will help you reach your true speed potential. Try them after your dynamic warm-up, before your conditioning sessions. At first, these drills might feel...

Increase Football Speed, Part 1: Why Jumping Rope Is the Perfect Speed Workout

January 28, 2013 | Tammy Kovaluk

Speed, agility and quickness. Every football athlete, regardless of position, needs these attributes. They are the difference makers between juking a tackle, making a tackle or scoring a winning touchdown. Speed, agility and quickness are also the main emphases in...