Tip Top training

Stineman at Stanford

2012-01-13T07:04:00.001-08:00

Robert Stineman
Hey again everyone! Hope you all are doing well and training hard. Mindee wanted me to give you another update of life here at Stanford. Tennis has been going pretty well recently. I reached two finals this fall, both in doubles: one at the Battle of the Bay Classic, the other at the ITA Northwest Regional Championships. My partner, Walker Kehrer, and I were actually just one point away from qualifying for National Indoors. It was a tough loss, but we put ourselves in a good position. Our coaches here are great, John and JJ Whitlinger and Brandon Coupe. They all are really great to have on the court in competition and practice, but are also really supportive of the team's academic goals. Speaking of academics, it is still tough and there is a lot of work, but I'm doing well overall. And morning workouts are tough but good as well. We usually do about a 45 minute circuit workout with tennis specific weight exercises, and then do another 45 minute workout consisting of bikes, sprints, etc. Also, the food is pretty good. The dining hall at Wilbur (where I live) is one of the best on campus, so I guess I got lucky! Keep up the hard work everyone, and I'll see you in December! Robert Stineman
· · · November 7, 2011 at 2:42pm near Stanford, CA

Jared Hiltzik Wins Super Nationals Gold Ball Winner 2012

2012-01-08T12:14:00.000-08:00

← Hiltzik wins National TitleSaturday morning practice →Winter Nationals RECAPJan 2Posted by wheiser2While most were enjoying the holiday vacation a few players from GRC Team X traveled to sunny Arizona to battle the outdoor conditions. The USTA Super National Winter Championships generally do not fair well with Midwest players since they are coming from practicing indoors for months to competing outdoors with only a day to prepare and get used to the different conditions. Overall, it was a great event with Jared Hiltzik winning the tittle! Aron Hiltzik and Elizabeth Zordani finished top 8. HIGHLIGHTS:We are very proud to say that Jared Hiltzik won the Boys 18 USTA Super National Winter Championships. This is a great accomplishment for Jared!Jared had this to say about his tournament, “Hard work paid off at Winter Nats this week and I am so happy to be in this position. Every match I played, I took one point at a time and never looked back. In the finals I started out pretty nervous. I talked to my coach and he calmed me down and gave me a game plan. I stuck to the game plan and it worked.”Not to be overshadowed were the results of Aron Hiltzik who finished in the top 8 in the Boys 16 and Elizabeth Zordani who also finished in the top 8 in the Girls 16s.Aron Hiltzik did not quite do as well as he hoped, but expect big things from Aron in 2012. He had this to say, ”All in all, it was a successful tournament but I was disappointed with my performance in the quarterfinals. I knew I was capable of winning the tournament but I came up short in the end.”More than ever, Elizabeth Zordani finally earned her place among the nations best. She made a commitment to her tennis and it is paying off. Elizabeth had this to say, ” A couple months ago I made a decision and a commitment to work hard all the time and make sacrifices every day so that I could improve. At first, when the results weren’t paying off, I questioned and doubted myself and what I was doing. But, I kept working knowing that I would be rewarded for all my hard work. I used my frustration and losses to motivate me. The results eventually came, even better than what I thought I could do. I realized with hard work, determination, effort and a good attitude that my dreams and goals can be accomplished. This tournament is a new starting point for me, and is only the beginning of what I hope to achieve.”A special thanks from Jared, “I am very thankful for all the coaches at Glenbrook that have helped me over the past few months. I have had my ups and downs but I am grateful that I have people around me to keep me grounded. Also, I would like to think Mindee and TipTop training for putting me in the best shape possible. I went through the tournament with zero hiccups physically. Thanks again.”Congratulations to all of the players and a great way to end/begin the new year! Best of luck in 2012 and keep working!

Scheyer Signs 06/19/11 Tel Aviv

2011-07-17T17:28:00.001-07:00

http://www.talkbasket.net/5767-jon-scheyer-signs-two-year-deal-with-maccabi.html

Carol Finke moving up in ranks

2011-07-05T12:46:00.000-07:00

Carol Finke has had a great summer so far as it has all paid off from all the hard work she has put in at Tip Top Training. "Carol is the most physically fit athlete I have seen in the country. Not only does this make her physically stronger and faster on the tennis court but also makes her mentally tough and it shows in her results." says her trainer Mindee Epstein

"My fitness has given me the confidence to know that I will play well in each and every match. My game continues to improve due to my fitness at Tip Top and home mainteneance program. I am mentally able to get through 5 days of a tournament without being tired" Carol Finke
Good luck to Carol in the rest of the summer!

Qualifing CDTA Winner beat Alex Chatt

Midwest Closed Indianapolis Third Place Beat Mary Hanna Quarterfinals

National Open Doubles Champion with Alex Chatt 4th in singles Beat Alexandria Baird

Stineman, Blake duo lasting experience for New Trier graduate at Nielsen Pro Tournament -

2011-07-01T20:48:00.000-07:00

Stineman, Blake duo lasting experience for New Trier graduate at Nielsen Pro Tournament -

Maccabi Electra Tel Aviv BasketBall Club

2011-07-01T19:32:00.000-07:00

Maccabi Electra Tel Aviv BasketBall Club

New Trier graduate makes pro debut at Nielsen tennis championship -

2011-06-24T05:22:00.000-07:00

New Trier graduate makes pro debut at Nielsen tennis championship -

Scheyer Signs 06/19/11 Tel Aviv

2011-06-20T20:36:00.000-07:00

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Grab bag of players claim another ISL title for NSCD -

2011-06-18T22:48:00.000-07:00

Grab bag of players claim another ISL title for NSCD -

Tip Top Athlete Robert Stineman In Sports Illustrated

2011-06-17T15:56:00.000-07:00

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/scorecard/faces/2011/06/20/

The Science of Workout Nutrition

2011-06-17T07:45:00.000-07:00

The Science of Workout Nutrition

To build strength and lean muscle, you need to fuel your body properly before and after your training session. By eating the right foods at the right times, you'll have more energy to train, you'll recover better from intense workouts and you'll maximize the muscle building process.

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Pre-workout Fuel

Many people work out first thing in the morning on an empty stomach. While exercising is a great way to start the day, eating something is essential to maximizing results. Even if it’s just half of an apple or a pre-workout shooter, which is something like a watered down glass of orange juice with a scoop of whey protein or simply a glass of water with a scoop of whey, the time it takes to whip up a quick snack will pay dividends in the results you see from training.

Recent research has shown that the pre-workout shooter may produce an effect equal to a traditional post-workout recovery shake. Whey protein is great choice because it’s digested fast so it gets to your muscles quickly. Here are a few sample snacks combos:

1. 1/2cup orange juice + 1 cup water + 1 scoop whey protein
2. 1 scoop EAS Endurathon + 6 to 12 ounces water
3. 8 ounce smoothie – vanilla whey protein, berries, a little orange juice and ice
4. Yogurt with 1/2 cup cereal
5. Energy gel
6. 16-ounce sports drink
7. Slice of toast with natural peanut butter
8. 1/2 energy bar

Post-workout Fuel

For active people, this may be the most important meal of the day. After a training session, your body craves nutrients to repair damaged muscle tissue. If you’re not feeding your body these nutrients—whether you’re working out or even sleeping—not only will you not optimize your training, but you also risk your body turning to lean muscle stores for a source of energy, an process known as catabolism.

Drinking a shake or sports drink or eating an energy bar after you train will help maximize the muscle building process and expedite your body’s recovery process. Look for something with about 0.8 grams of carbohydrates per kilogram of body weight and 0.4 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight.
Pre- and Post-Workout Snacks for Vegans

* Lara bars
* Odwala bars
* ElementBars.com (you can make your own bars to fit your dietary restricitons)
* Whole grain crackers and nut butter
* Fruit
* Beans and nuts
* Soy milk or rice milk
* Whole grain English muffin with peanut butter

20 Simple Workout Snacks

Use these tasty ideas to power your workout and help you feel great afterwards.
Shakes

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1. EAS Myoplex Lite Shake
25g protein, 20g carbs
1 shake

2. Chocolate Milk
20g protein, 60g carbs
16-oz serving

3. Fruit Juice + Whey Protein
24g protein, 56g carbs
1 Scoop EAS 100% Whey Protein, 1 cup 100% fruit juice

4. EAS Lite + Banana
36g protein, 46g carbs
1 shake, 1 banana

5. EAS AdvantEdge Complete Nutrition Bar
13g protein, 31g carbs
1 bar
Snacks

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6. Pita + Hummus
14g protein, 40g carbs
1 whole wheat pita, 3 tbsp hummus,
1 oz almonds

7. Kashi GOLEAN Roll! Bar
12g protein, 28g carbs
1 bar

8. Peanut Butter Toast
18g protein, 44g carbs
2 slices whole grain toast, 2 tbsp natural peanut butter

9. Apples + Yogurt
14g protein, 27g carbs
1 apple, 1 1/2 cups low-fat Greek yogurt

10. English Muffin + Almond Butter
10g protein, 30g carbs
1 whole grain English muffin, 2 tbsp natural almond butter
Meals

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11. Eggs + Wheat Toast
15g protein, 47g carbs
2 hard-boiled eggs, 2 slices of whole grain toast

12. Subway Sandwich
36g protein, 92g carbs
12-inch Subway turkey breast sub (no cheese)

13. Chicken Marinara Pasta
41g protein, 86g carbs
5 oz grilled chicken, 2 cups whole wheat pasta, 1/2 cup marinara sauce

14. Sandwich + Chocolate Milk
27g protein, 93g carbs
2 slices whole wheat bread, 2 tbsp natural peanut butter, 1 medium banana, 6 oz chocolate milk

15. Oatmeal + Whey Protein
16g protein, 28g carbs
1/2 cup oatmeal, 10 grams whey protein

16. Chicken + Rice
30g protein, 66g carbs
1 1/2 cups Spanish yellow rice, 3 oz lean meat

17. Asian Chicken Stir-Fry
30g protein, 60g carbs
1/2 package Trader Joe's Asian Style Chicken Stir

18. Bean Burrito
18g protein, 48g carbs
1 whole wheat tortilla, 1/2 cup beans, 1/4 cup salsa, 1 oz part-skim mozzarella cheese

19. Quinoa + Chicken
19g protein, 45g carbs
1/2 cup quinoa (dry), 2 oz chicken

20. Asian Noodles + Vegetables
20g protein, 56g carbs
1/2 cup Asian noodles, 1/2 cup sea vegetables, 3 oz tofu

Full disclosure: Athletes’ Performance has corporate partnerships with EAS and Gatorade.

-- Research by Evan Gray

Tags: Supplements, Regeneration, Nu

Finals

2011-06-13T16:48:00.000-07:00

It has been a great Chicago qualifier...
We have had some amazing matches in the wind, cold and long days!
Tip Top athletes are still in the tournament

Carol Finke in the 16's Finals, played and beat Zordani, Alexiss Kivens and Moore 6-0
6-2. Today it took her 75 minutes to finish off her opponent. Carol said"it was my fitness and my conditioning which kept me playing great tennis"
Good luck to Carol in the Finals.

jared HIltzik Playing Redlicki...

See you out there!! Hersey HS 1pm.

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2011-06-12T21:02:00.000-07:00

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Deerfield’s Brown finishes third at State - Deerfield Review

2011-06-01T21:17:00.000-07:00

Deerfield’s Brown finishes third at State - Deerfield Review

Stineman tops Hiltzik in rare teammates’ final -

2011-06-01T21:12:00.000-07:00

Stineman tops Hiltzik in rare teammates’ final -

Upper Iowa University - UIU Baseball Signs Chicago Southpaw to NLI

2011-05-30T07:09:00.000-07:00

Upper Iowa University - UIU Baseball Signs Chicago Southpaw to NLI

Dons get kick out of McClure’s motion - Morton Grove Champion

2011-05-30T07:08:00.000-07:00

Dons get kick out of McClure’s motion - Morton Grove Champion

2011-05-29T16:51:00.000-07:00

Photos | Boys state tennis finals - chicagotribune.com

2011-05-29T11:14:00.000-07:00

Photos | Boys state tennis finals - chicagotribune.com

Boys tennis | State finals: Stineman repeats, helps New Trier dominate

2011-05-29T11:05:00.000-07:00

Boys tennis | State finals: Stineman repeats, helps New Trier dominate

Twice as nice for Stineman, New Trier - YourSeason

2011-05-29T10:48:00.000-07:00

Twice as nice for Stineman, New Trier - YourSeason

Boys tennis state preview | Stevenson doubles team looking for third shot at state title

2011-05-27T17:42:00.000-07:00

Boys tennis state preview | Stevenson doubles team looking for third shot at state title

New Trier singles stars seeded 1-2 -

2011-05-26T08:57:00.000-07:00

New Trier singles stars seeded 1-2 -

Brown Fitness/Nutrition at Tip Top has helped tremendously

2011-05-18T08:51:00.000-07:00

Brown doubles up with Shklyar for league crown - Deerfield Review

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2011-05-12T07:02:00.000-07:00

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Sellitto serious about switch to singles

2011-05-06T08:02:00.000-07:00

Sellitto serious about switch to singles -

Tribe Rolls Past ODU in CAA Quarterfinals - William & Mary- Athletics at William & Mary

2011-04-27T21:50:00.000-07:00

Tribe Rolls Past ODU in CAA Quarterfinals - William & Mary- Athletics at William & Mary

Jon Scheyer’s winding trail leads from Duke to Rio Grande Valley - Chicago Sun-Times

2011-04-24T20:51:00.000-07:00

Jon Scheyer’s winding trail leads from Duke to Rio Grande Valley - Chicago Sun-Times

Group raising awareness on kids' sports injuries | The Associated Press | Health | San Francisco Examiner

2011-04-22T21:29:00.000-07:00

Group raising awareness on kids' sports injuries | The Associated Press | Health | San Francisco Examiner

2011-04-16T12:00:00.000-07:00

http://www.onlinesentinel.com/sports/COLLEGE-BASEBALL-Darkness-halts-action-at-Colby.html

Trevs win Kentucky title with depth, MVP Stineman :: Sports :: PIONEER PRESS :: Winnetka Talk

2011-04-03T07:32:00.000-07:00

Trevs win Kentucky title with depth, MVP Stineman :: Sports :: PIONEER PRESS :: Winnetka Talk

Upper Iowa University - UIU Baseball Signs Chicago Southpaw to NLI

2011-04-03T07:21:00.000-07:00

Upper Iowa University - UIU Baseball Signs Chicago Southpaw to NLI

83 Ways to Make your Best Year Yet 2011

2011-03-24T10:31:00.000-07:00

83 Ways to Make 2011 Your Best Year Yet

* Be the most positive person you know.
* Get 1% better everyday.
* Define your “game-changing” move in 2011. Then get it done!
* Take more risks.
* Do something that scares you everyday.
* Be a team builder, regardless of your title at work.
* Remember that business is about relationships and connections.
* People need motivation, accountability, and know how. Deliver it.
* Write your eulogy and then live your life backwards.
* Know your Big 5: the 5 most important things that need to happen by the end of the year to make 2011 feel like it truly has been the best year of your life.
* Read your Big 5 every morning.
* Post affirmations on your bathroom mirror.
* Don’t focus on making money – focus on creating value.
* Lead by executing and getting results. No excuses.
* Strive to be ‘World Class’ in all you do.
* Read The 4 Agreements by Dom Miguel Ruiz.
* Train like a pro athlete – exercise more.
* Eat higher quality foods.
* Get a massage once a week.
* Attend a destination spa vacation each year.
* Have at least one other “dream” vacation each year.
* Remember – no one has ever regretted a great workout.
* Be obsessed with learning.
* Join a Mastermind Group. It will accelerate your results, improve your mindset, and provide you with fertile soil in which to grow.
* Be impeccable with your words – don’t complain, gossip, or be negative.
* Be careful with whom you surround yourself. Just as much as the right people can pull you up, the wrong crowd can bring you down.
* Plan as if you will live forever but live as if you’ll die tomorrow.
* Say please, thank you, and I love you more.
* Give someone a massage.
* Write love letters like you used to.
* Call someone you always wanted to talk to but never thought you could.
* Call an old coach or teacher and thank them for positively impacting your life.
* If you want to resolve a conflict, use the phone instead of email.
* Write a hand-written note to a client or customer.
* When you travel, send letters to your kids on hotel stationary.
* If you want more, GIVE more.
* Do or do not – there is no try.
* The way you do one thing is the way you do everything.
* Journal. What are you thankful for? What are your intentions for the day? Who is in need of prayer today? Where were you outstanding today?
* Clarity precedes genius. Find clarity in writing and solitude.
* Track your success.
* Slow down in order to speed up.
* Be willing to fail. It’s the price of greatness.
* Spend at least 10 minutes every morning in quiet time, prayer time, or meditation time.
* Listen to inspirational music. Create your favorite play list for chilling out as well as working out.
* Listen to books on tape and podcasts.
* Read The IMPACT! Body Plan.
* Read The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey.
* Read The Leader Without a Title, The Greatness Guide, and The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari by Robin Sharma.
* Watch a Rocky “marathon” with your kids on a rainy day.
* Do what you do best and hire the rest.
* Sometimes good is good enough. Don’t let “perfectionism” rob you of getting things done.
* “Color code your life,” says my mentor, Wayne Cotton. Green machine, blue sky, red tape, and mellow yellow. Visit www.nobrowndays.com for more information.
* Complete a 90-Day Wonder. What have I accomplished in the last 90 days? What are my current challenges? What will I accomplish in the next 90 days?
* Remember the 10,000-hour Rule. It often takes about 10,000 hours or 10 years to be recognized as an expert.
* Success takes time. Be patient, but continually invest in yourself.
* Work on your business, not in your business.
* Your big ideas typically come when you are sitting on a beach or skiing in the mountains.
* Hire only “A” players to build a winning business.
* Replace the bottom 10% of your players each year.
* Everyone in an organization should be considered a “leader.”
* Always believe in your dreams, even when they seem impossible or others doubt you.
* Focus, focus, focus!
* Water people everyday – lift people up instead of tearing people down.
* One quick “No” is better than 10 “maybes” or “I don’t knows.”
* Win the day!
* Remember what Walt Disney said, “Everything speaks!”
* Be more spontaneous.
* Block out the noise and focus on the signal.
* Develop a hobby.
* The bigger the dream, the more important the team.
* Run your own race – be authentic and original.
* Speak more. Write more. Read more.
* Turn OFF your TV!
* Eliminate excuses.
* Organize your time more effectively.
* “Eat that Frog,” says Brian Tracy. Do the things that you don’t like to do or want to do but have to do early in your day.
* Get your mind right!
* Do more of what you love to do.
* Action is like gas in the car. Without it, you will not go.
* Be humble…be hungry.
* Create IMPACT everyday.
* Live by the mantra, “… And then some.”

Implement any single item on this list and you will create change. Combine a few to really rock your world and the world of those around you. Explore, experiment and find your favorites. But remember, there’s more to it than implementing a list of action items. YOUR BEST YEAR YET will require something deep within YOU.

Todd Durkin International Performance-Enhancement Coach

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2011-03-18T11:47:00.000-07:00

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Tip Top Shape

2011-03-03T09:26:00.000-08:00

Great job Robert Stineman..Winner last weekend National Open Doubles and singles Champion
Robert has been training very hard...he is so disciplined as he never misses a work out.
Not only is he working on his speed , agility and injury prevention at Tip Top but he works hard on his own and Pushes himself...That's what it takes!!

Jared Hiltzik is stepping on the pedal as has had great success already in the 18's in Waco, Texas National Open. He has a new commitment to fitness as he will be working hard to get much stronger in the next few months during High school Tennis season. Watch Jared as the MOVER
of the Year!

Watch for Tip Top's summer schedule!

Baseball performance Training

2011-01-28T09:24:00.000-08:00

The High school baseball Players at Tip Top are getting ready for try-outs.
They have been improving greatly as they are working on core strength, speed,
agility, acceleration, injury prevention and quickness.

Our debate has been why bench press is not important training baseball players. Think of your chest as a Cadillac and your back a Volkswagon. Large versus small stabilizer muscles ..so the Volkswagons need to get stronger and stabilize the large Cadillacs muscles.

The exercises we emphasize:
Core (center of gravity)
Rotator cuff (injury prevention to rotator cuff)
explosiveness and speed
Good Luck to all in try-outs next month

Tip Top Training 45 Day Challenge

2011-01-22T16:28:00.000-08:00

http://www.pioneerlocal.com/northbrook/news/community/3024186,northbrook-comtipt-012011-s1.article

2011-01-01T10:47:00.001-08:00

Greetings Athletes

2010-12-10T15:55:00.000-08:00

The holiday season is upon us . Some of you will be taking a break and others will be going off to tournaments around the country. Which ever you choose I wish you the very best!

We have some very exciting news in 2011 and many updates regarding Tip Top athletes choosing
there University's. We will keep you updated in the next few months.

Congratulations to all Tip Top athletes for training for working hard.

A special congratulations to National Open Winners:

Jason Brown
Robert Stineman

Summer News

2010-08-05T10:08:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to the following players:

Robert Stineman- National Team Championship Finalist, #4 Singles

Won 6-1 vs. Intermountain
Won 5-2 vs. Missouri Valley
Won 6-1 vs. Southern
Lost in the finals 3-4 vs. Florida

Drew Campbell, Michael Sellitto, Grace Tapak - Midwest Jaguars Zonals 16s Champions

Jared Hiltzik & Arthur Ozga - Midwest Eagles Zonals 16s Runners-up

Aron Hiltzik - Midwest Closed 14s Champion, National Clay Court 14s Doubles Champion and Gold Ball winner

Brantner Jones & Robert Stineman - Midwest Open 18s Doubles Champions

Jared Hiltzik- Midwest Closed 16s Finalist

Good Luck to Tip Top college athletes!

Caroline Bauer-University of Wisconsin-Madison, Tennis

Matt Burr-Wittenberg University, Track and Baseball

Gordie Campbell-University of Wisconsin-Madison

Brantner Jones-Middlebury College, Tennis

Christian Rivera-Ashland University, Baseball

Jeremy Tirado-Denison University, Baseball

REMINDER:

With the summer coming to an end, and the temperature and humidity rising, don't forget to keep yourself hydrated when training or playing!

Summer News at Tip Top Training

2010-07-11T14:05:00.001-07:00

Summer has been very exciting...

Winners of the CDTA tennis qualifier

Boys 18's Robert Stineman

Girls 14's Carol Finke

Winner of Midwest Closed Tennis

Boys 14's Aron Hiltzik

Boys 16's runner up Jared Hiltzik

Boys 18's Brantner Jones and Robert Stineman doubles champions

Tip Top Training camps have been fun and a lot of the athletes are working on Nutrition.

We are having a contest for the biggest weight gainer for the boys.

We will let you know the winner in 4 weeks.

Have a great summer !

Mindee

Matt Burr

2010-05-11T08:56:00.000-07:00

Matt has been coming to Tip Top for over 3 years, beginning with his desire to become a better baseball player. He discovered Tip Top after a recommendation from his then-hitting coach, Joe Knudsen, and has been training 2-4 times a week ever since. Mindee has described him as the hardest worker she has ever seen, as he always puts all that he has into his workouts. Probably his greatest accomplishment has been his forearm plank, which he has held for 15, 20, and 31 minutes respectively over the past two years. He is currently a senior at New Trier High School and is going to Wittenberg University in the fall where he may run cross country and play baseball.

Rick Gurolnick Vintage Car Racing

2010-05-11T08:24:00.000-07:00

Auto-racing vintage cars is his hobby. Rick has ben working at Tip Top for more than 20 years, Mindee's longest running client. He began at Tip Top after suffering a skiing injury and Mindee went on to identify his weak points and made these into strengths. Working on these helped Rick's endurance and performance.

In what way has Tip Top helped you the most? It has helped me to understand my weaknesses and how to safely strengthen my shoulders, legs and my core.

Rick races vintage cars at high speeds. He has raced at Watkins Glen, Road America and Sebring, to name just a few of the elite courses he has run.

How do you physically prepare for a race weekend?

1. Nutrition/Balanced meals throughout the day/ 9 glasses of water

2. Pre-race warmup/Total body active stretches/White roller stretching for 3 min.

3. Visualization- especially winning!

4. Post race cool down-walking stretching

5. Hydrate

Rick has many races and more updates will be coming.

Rick recently became a grandfather and is also the father of twelve year old twins at age 55.

What's Happening at Tip Top today? Berg

2010-05-06T12:38:00.000-07:00

Justin Berg has been a Tip Top athlete for one year. He is graduating from Northbrook Junior High school this May. Presently he is competing in Basketball for GBN Feeder Team and Lacrosse for Northbrook House league. Justin hopes to make the Glenbrook North High School Freshman Team this winter. He is currently working on his strength at Tip Top training.

His favorite college basketball team is Duke.

Good Luck to Justin in High School...I'm sure he will do great!!

Hersey Invite 5/1/10

2010-05-01T15:00:00.000-07:00

5/1/10

I was at the Hersey Tennis Boy's Invitational on Friday and Saturday afternoon. This is a 32 team tournament in which they call mini state. The wind was blowing at 70mph. That was an obstacle in itself. Jared Hiltzik and Calvin Mang played one doubles and lost in the Finals to Hinsdale Central. Jared is playing outstanding tennis. Coach Eckert says "Jared is the hottest player on the team right now." Last week Jared Hiltzik beat Luke Ginsburg from North Shore Country Day in an exciting dual match. Drew Campbell and Arthur Ozga also went to the finals in the second doubles position!

Keep watching New Trier Tennis this year....very exciting tennis!!

2010-04-26T11:45:00.000-07:00

Today's update: Bob Cook

Bob Cook is a freshman at Amherst College in Amherst, Massachusetts and is doing well in the current baseball season. He is hitting .412 with a home run, 12 runs scored and 18 RBIs. The team's record (as of April 24th) is 15-10 for a .600 winning percentage.

Michael Sellito update GBS HS

2010-04-24T09:03:00.000-07:00

Today's update: Michael Sellitto

Michael Sellitto is a current Sophomore at Glenbrook South High School, playing on the school's tennis team. Three weeks into the season, Michael is focusing solely on playing high school tennis. His team is doing great, and Michael himself is undefeated. His best results include a three set victory over Devon Jones of Oak Park and won the Moline and Libertyville invitationals. He plays doubles wih Michael Levin, who is also a sophomore. His ultimate goal is to become Illinois High School State doubles champion.

Tim Duxbury update

2010-04-21T12:42:00.000-07:00

Hey Mindee, things are going well. we won 4 straight this weekend to put us in first in the West. 3 games til the tourney. some good info about games is on the baseball homepage.
About me, I hit 3 triples in a game this past weekend. I'm the 12th player in d3 history to do it, and that puts me one triple shy of tying the denison record. hope this helps
Tim

New intern Matt Burr

2010-04-19T11:21:00.000-07:00

Hi, I'm Matt Burr, and I'm Mindee's new intern. I am a senior at New Trier High School and am on Seneior Project, where seniors go outside of the classroom and into the work world for four weeks. I began training with Mindee in 2007, and have been going to Tip Top 2-3 times every week since then. I play baseball and run cross country, and I'm looking forward to competing in these during college at the D-3 level.
I will be reporting on former tip top athletes who are currently playing at different levels beyond high school, primarily college athletes.

Today's update: Tim Duxbury

Tim is a Freshman at Denison University and is hitting .377 with one home run, 13 RBI and 15 runs scored. Overall, the team's record is 19-15 and in first place in the NCAC. The team has two games left with Earlham College this Wedsnesday.

In other news, Johnny Schroeder, playing for Colby College, has played errorless ball behind te plate, with his team going 11-10.

Illini Advance to Sweet 16 Nevolo

2010-01-31T15:19:00.000-08:00

Last night defeated Washington 7-0 and advanced to the Sweet 16 of the ITA National Indoor Championships. dennis Nevolo won 6-4, 6-2.

Illinois will play 18 Duke next weekend. Dennis is playing #1 for Illinois and is a Sophmore ths year. Brian Alden from Barrington also plays for Illinois and came on board for early signing in January.

Good luck guys!

Tom Fawcett wins Midwest Winter Championship

2010-01-29T12:42:00.000-08:00

Tom Fawcett is getting in Tip Top shape! Tom has dedicated himself to getting himself in shape

to improve his strength and footwork. "I have him on a very regimented fitness program that he follows during and after tournaments" Look for Tom to raise the roof!

We are proud of Tom for winning the Winter Midwest Championship.

Brantner Jones decides on Middlebury College

2010-01-25T22:31:00.000-08:00

Brantner Jones a senior at New Trier High School has decided to go to Middlebury College in Vermont. Middlebury is one of the top 4 year liberal arts colleges in the country. "I am excited about the opportunity to play tennis at a great school and possibly win a national title" Brantner has been training at Tip Top since 9th grade. Brantner has been one of the hardest working athletes and it shows...

Tip Top will miss Brantner next year and we wish him the best of luck in his last tennis season at New Trier HS.

Jon Scheyer

2010-01-24T09:55:00.000-08:00

We are excited about Jon Scheyer at Duke this year. He has been averaging 20 points a game.

Jon is a senior...I am shocked at how quickly time goes by. He was just in winning State at Glenbrook North and now a senior at Duke looking to play in the NBA.

Let's root for Scheyer and Duke to win a national title this year! Jon is a candidate for the John R. Wooden award. I am so proud of Jon for his leadership, determination and drive! Join his fan page on facebook!

Let's Go DUKE!

Robert Stineman Chicago Player of The Year

2010-01-24T09:33:00.001-08:00

It's been awhile since the last blog. I am very proud to say that Robert Stineman has been picked for Player of The Year in Chicago! That is a huge accomplishment for him and he has worked very hard on his Fitness at Tip Top and his tennis to get there. Congratulations to Robert! Robert has a bright future ahead of him. He is a junior at New Trier High School and will be decided on a College soon.

Good luck to all the Baseball players at Tip Top in try outs. Off season training was a lot of fun and they all worked 110 percent.

Watch for the Tip Top athlete of the month.

What it feels like to be a State Champion

2009-06-30T12:25:00.000-07:00

The feeling of being a State Champ is like a dream. It's something that you never expect to happen and then it happens. It is so fulfilling and knowing that you deserve it as a team. Everyone on the team was a huge part of the winning Championship!

It hard to believe that we did it...we were not suppose to win... and we were not the most talented team in the State.

We had nothing to lose going into the game...ITS A DREAM!!!!!!!

This message was sent to each player as we the New Trier team was preparing for the championship game.

"This is it ,this is the State Championship. We've been dreaming about this night forever. Now is the time to live the dream. Dreams are generally out of our control and left to fate, but this dream is special. This dream is reality. Tonight we can decide to battle and overcome as we tempt to fate our special dream. We have control, we can steer this dream in the right direction down glory road. Winning a state Championship is a glorious accomplishment, but the true glory lies in the journey taken to this point, in the trust you have in the man next to you, and in the true fact that you have done everything you can to walk away on top.

This is your time and your turn to become a state champion. Go out there and soak it up!

Become a State Champion Today!"

Congrats New Trier Baseball 2009

New Trier Baseball State Champions

2009-06-15T18:30:00.001-07:00

Congrats to New Trier High School for winning State. I am very proud of the guys that I trained at Tip Top for the past year. New Tirer hasn't won a State Championship in 9 years!!!

High School Tennis comes to an end!

2009-06-09T12:19:00.000-07:00

My name is Drew Campbell and I am a freshman on the New Trier Varsity tennis team. I finished with a record of 18-2 and won conference at 3 singles for my squad. The team as a whole finished 3rd in the state behind Hinsdale Central and Stevenson. Robert Stineman, a fellow tip-topper played one singles for us and got 6th in state beating players like Ben Hoogland and Michael Jacobs. Andrew Scholnick finished in 8th place for us.

Ross Putterman, a sophomore at Stevenson High School had a great finish, placing 2nd in the doubles with partner David Packowitz. In the quarterfinals, they were down 5-2 in the third set, and with two rain delays they rallied back to win in a third set tiebreaker. Using the tiptop technique of dolphin breath and jump roping to stay loose, they went on to win the match.

We are all getting ready for the qualifier the biggest sectional tournament of the year!

Drew Campbell

Trevians dominate Loyola to take Sectionals

2009-06-08T19:00:00.000-07:00

New trier Junior and most improved baseball player at New Trier

Gordie Campbell laces a run scoring a double in the second inning

to put the Trevians up 2-1. Gordie Campbell put on 15 pounds and got in Tip Top shape. Gordie Campell gave 110 percent on his fitness thru the winter and I feel it has paid off!

Good luck New Trier Baseball!

Blake Oslan Training HARD!!!

2009-06-06T09:59:00.000-07:00

Before coming to TipTop I was struggling in Tennis physically and mentally. Then, after I finished 6 months of TipTop I finally won my first 12s the day before my 11th birthday the Wildcat Invitational. TipTop training has improved my Tennis game so much! Also, Mindee always reminded me to prepare before a match which means stretching, running, and jump rope. TipTop has helped me win the tournaments I Hhave won. If you are strong physically and mentally you can be a great sports player!

Blake Oslan #9 CDTA #30 Midwest

Interning at Tip Top Training

2009-05-27T12:56:00.000-07:00

My name is Rachel Mason and I am a student at Indiana University where I am studying to later become a physical therapist. I play volleyball, lacrosse and just rode in the Little 500 at Indiana for my first time. For the next couple of weeks I will be interning here at Tip Top Training with Mindee in order to learn more about the body and how to prepare athletes for competition. During the past three weeks that I have been here, I have met and learned about all the different athletes that come here to train and have learned how to help them get into shape. So far, I have enjoyed working with everyone that comes in here to train and am excited about learning more that I can do to help other athletes in my future as a physical therapist.

Stineman Goes For High School State Tennis Title

2009-05-23T15:26:00.000-07:00

The question next week will be who be crowned high school state tennis title?? There are many possibilities so we will see who is the most competitive. The tournament will be held at Prospect HS. The tournament starts on Thursday and goes until Saturday afternoon.

This year Sophmore Star ,Robert Stineman #43 in the country from New Trier and trains at Tip Top has grown at least 7 inches...He has many wins against great players including a 3 1/2 hour night match under the lights.. His Opponent Michael Moore..... There were awesome points, sportsmanship and great tennis!! High school tennis is my favorite time of the year because you can see all local athletes playing against one another in my backyard.

Stay tuned for next weeks results...

I was at Senior day for New Trier baseball and they had a tough loss. Carmel High School took the Trevians 9-2. I was able to see John Saleh pitch and watch Tim Duxbury and Bob Cook hit homeruns. That was the highlight of my day! Next week Wednesday starts play offs for High School baseball.

Good luck to all!

Johnny Schroeder in the News!

2009-05-20T07:39:00.000-07:00

Dear Tip Toppers,

Friday was Johhny's last day of his internship at Tip Top training....He did a fantastic job at marketing, directing, writing blogs daily, press releases and working with other clients. Graduation for New Trier is coming up and wish Johnny the best at Colby College in Maine.

This picture of Johnny Schroeder which was taken in the Pioneer Press shows how committed he is to the sport and how intense he is when he competes! Good luck to the rest of the season and thank you for all of your help!

Mindee

Trevians not flawless, but good.

2009-05-12T11:57:00.000-07:00

The Trevians made it through another long week, but were not perfect. On Tuesday of last week New Trier played Evanston at Evanston's newly re-done field field. Things did not go well for the Trevs as they were up set by the Wildkits and lost 11-3. The three runs were acquired on a Tim Duxbury home run. The Trevians did not take this loss lightly and responded on Thursday by defeating Evanston 11-1 in 5 innings at Duke Childs, New Trier's home field. The week was finished strong with a big win over Lockport at Lockport in extra innings. Tim Duxbury hit the game winning 2 run homer in the top of the eighth and we were able to hold the Porters offense back thanks to spectacular pitching from Bob Cook.

2009-05-05T11:16:00.000-07:00

Yesterday even senior pitcher John Saleh got his first start at Maine South. We, the Trevians, scored one run in the first inning and thanks to the great pitching that one run was enough to win the game. The ending score was 1 to 0. Saleh, a Lehigh recruit, provided 4 solid innings of shot out baseball for New Trier. Sophomore, Charlie Tilson, came on in the 5th inning in relief and provided three more shut out innings. It was a close one for the Trevs, but we came away with it. Congrats to Johnny Saleh on is first start and win of his senior season at New Trier.

Trevians defeat Stevenson

2009-04-30T11:00:00.000-07:00

Yesterday we, the New Trier Trevians, defeated the Stevenson baseball team. It was a big win considering Stevenson was ranked right behind us. Eli Anderson made his first varsity start and it was a success. He pitched six innings of shut out baseball and only allowed two hits. The ending score was 3-0, it was a close one. The game was tied at 0 for most inning. Then in a late inning we plated one run and a few innings later added two more. Pitching and defense took the game from there shutting down Stevenson's offense in the innings. It was a big win for the Trevs.

Johnny Schroeder

Trevians faced with long week and key players regain eligibility

2009-04-29T11:58:00.000-07:00

It's a busy week for the Trevians, with a game almost everyday. This long week could not have come at a better time considering the new eligibility of pitchers John Saleh and Eli Anderson. Anderson will make his first varsity start tonight against Stevenson with Saleh in relief. Yesterday lead by ace pitcher, Bob Cook, we defeated Maine South. Bob pitched beautifully, he pitched all seven innings allowing one hit, no runs, and no walks. The week has been made tougher due to the adverse weather. The temperature has dropped again and it is a constant struggle to keep warm in the dug-out and maintain the feeling in our hands on the field. Stevenson should be a good game this evening. Good luck to Eli on his first Varsity start.

-Johnny Schroeder

Tennis Star Nevolo Big Ten Freshman Of The Year!

2009-04-27T08:10:00.000-07:00

Hi Tip Top Athletes,

38th ranked Dennis Nevolo University Of Illinois got the Freshman of the Year award! Dennis had a great year so far. Regionals start next Friday!

IL lost to Ohio State in Big Tens this weekend.

Let's go DENNIS!!!

http://www.illinihq.com/special/nevolo.cfm

Baseball Season Getting Going at New Trier

2009-04-23T11:19:00.000-07:00

Finally, yesterday the sun was out and the field was dry. We played Deerfield at home. We won the game 7 to 2. Most of the game was really close as we were tied at one early and took a 3-1 lead in the middle. In a late inning we bursted and next thing you know we were up 7-1. Connor Murphy and Eli Anderson both made their pitching debuts in relief for starting pitcher Ryder Borre. Murphy and Anderson looked very promising. Today our conference schedule continues as we are playing at Niles West.

Johnny Schroeder

blog writer for Tip Top Training

Alex Tapak Walks the Walk for Autism

2009-04-22T14:26:00.000-07:00

Last Sunday, was the 2nd annual Walk the Walk for Autism, Alex Tapak planned the event with Character Counts! at Hinsdale Central. The walk was held in Hinsdale and despite the rain they managed to raise $45,000. All of the proceeds are donated to Charlie's gift, which will then go to building Autism Centers; where counseling and therapy is provided for the families of children and children who have Autism. Way to Go Alex!

-Alex Tapak is a 3 time team state champion and in 2007 set the record for the best team in state history!

Keep you posted on her college decision!

Spring Baseball with Chicago Weather

2009-04-22T07:41:00.000-07:00

This week has gotten off to a slow start due to a lot of rain. Monday and Tuesday's were canceled and rescheduled. Due to the cancelations we got our first day off of the season on Monday and had to go back inside to practice on Tuesday. With the extra time I went down to the Cubs game last night as they beat the Reds. Today we have our rescheduled game from Monday at Deerfield. With the weather getting better everyday we hope that the season will get rolling and we can find a steady rhythm.

Talk to everyone soon!

John Schroeder

John Schroeder New Intern at Tip Top!

2009-04-20T13:25:00.000-07:00

To all Tip Top Athletes

I'm Johnny Schroeder, I am interning at Tip Top for the next four weeks. I have been training with Mindee at Tip Top for two years and I am currently a member of the New Trier Baseball team and will be playing next year at Colby College in Maine.

Concerning our season at New Trier it is going well we are 8 and 2 and as of Monday ranked 5th in the state, after a big win over Sandburg High School. We hope to make a run at the State Championship.

Tim Duxbury and Jono Hall have hit the first home runs of the season both in victories against top 10 teams (Prairie Ridge and Sandburg). Pitcher Bob Cook has started the season well with a few big wins in the mound. Its looking good for the 2009 New Trier baseball team.

Talk to everyone tomorrow!

Johnny Schroeder

Aron Hiltzik Congrats on your Bar Mitzvah

2009-04-19T11:08:00.000-07:00

Tip Toppers..

First I would like to congratulate Aron Hiltzik #4 in the country in tennis. Aron did a spectacular job on his Bar Mitvah studies and was quite poised. In the evening he had an amazing party at Pin Stripes and did some break dancing with Jasmine the DJ. Know wonder Aron has awesome footwork...just watch him on the dance floor!

The best part of the party was the sweet table. Even though I talk about eating nutritiously ..they had an awesome chocolate and vanilla fountain.

Please let me know if there have been any other success stories!

See you later

MIndee

April 13th National Plank Day!

2009-04-19T10:56:00.000-07:00

Dear Tip Toppers,

Tip Top has a National Plank Day...April 13th

What is Plank? Plank is a core exercise that is in the push up position and holding the position with your forearms bent. Maintain your back and legs straight.

The reason why I call April 14th National Plank day is that plank is one of my strength evaluations. Matt Burr, 16 years old had the plank record at twenty minutes within the past 4 months. Kenny Herrmann 10 years old broke the record at 23 minutes and ten seconds....WOW!

I received BREAKING NEWS that Matt Burr that night did a 31 minute plank! To me that was a mental exercise then a physical one! Great job Matt!

Anyone who wants to challenge the 31 minute plank please let me know!

Mindee

Eat To Win!

2009-04-08T06:26:00.000-07:00

Hi Tip Top Athletes,

Finally the spring is here! We are outside every once in awhile training so we can get use to working in the sunshine and soon to be heat,,,

We talked a few days ago regarding nutrition...

The first question I ask the Tip Top athletes is what did you have for breakfast?

The answers I get from the newcomers are frosted flakes, cocoa pebbles and it gets worse. My comment is that they should just eat a cup of sugar if you eat like that!

The real answer is eat healthy

Breakfast Plan ideas:

*eggs or egg whites (2 or 3)

*pancakes

*fruit and oatmeal

Lunch

Turkey Sandwich on wheat

fruit

pretzels

chicken noodle soup

Dinner

Chicken

steak

Potato baked

salad with tomatoes

green beans

Snacks after school-apples and peanut butter, banana, fruit smoothie

*Eat three snacks during the day and three meals, breakfast, lunch and dinner!

*Remember to drink ten glasses of water daily!!

Ask me to write you a meal plan if you want to be the best you can be!!

Train SMART during your season

2009-04-02T11:03:00.000-07:00

Hello Tip Toppers,

I have a few athletes at Tip Top who are training during season. Training during season is a way to prevent injuries and get the competitive edge over your opponents.

During spring break Ross Putterman has committed to getting fit during his tennis season. Ross is ranked Top 5 Doubles Prospect for High School Tennis. He is a sophomore at Stevenson High School.

Ross: "I really want to get better for High School season and I think the fitness and training has been missing from my game in the past years! My eating plan is much better and I am in the gym daily....lifting and working out at Tip Top! I know this will pay off in the long run. My goals are to get faster on the court and get much stronger" Mark Bey, Ross Putterman's coach feels that getting stronger and more fit will help him get to the next level! I believe that's right!

Good luck in your season Ross!

Talk to everyone soon.

Mindee Epstein

EAT LIKE A CHAMPION!!

2009-03-31T10:10:00.000-07:00

Hi Tip Toppers

Just a reminder that eating like a CHAMPION will make you feel like a Champ!

Some key points for eating better..

1. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day!

2. Drink 10 glasses of water daily

3. Never skip a meal

4. 6 fruits and vegetables daily

5. Eat 3 balanced meals and 3 snacks a day

6. Never change your meal plans before tournaments or practice

7. Eat fruit right after practice/match to replenish your body with nutrients

8. Don't drink caffeine...this will give you mood swings

9. Eat a snack right after school and before workouts/tennis practice

Also The Tip Top athlete of the month is Cory Dolins. A freshman at GBN starting on the freshman basketball Team as a point guard. Average points scored were 10 points. The record of the team is 22-1. Glenbook North High School won confrence this year!

Cory also made the freshman Baseball Team at GBN . He also plays travel basket basketball for Rising Stars.

My next blog will give you specific food intake!!!

See you soon

Mindee Tip top Training

Train and get ready for Spring/Summer Sports!!!

2009-03-27T19:08:00.000-07:00

Dear Tip Toppers,

I was sad to say that Duke lost in the Sweet 16. I felt like Villanova played like a Championship Team and Duke couldn't do it!! Next year will be Duke's year!

I have an MVP of the month and new Tip Top Athlete. Conrad Harron who is ranked #1 in the country in the 12 and unders. We are getting ready for Easter Bowl and Conrad is working very hard on his physical and mental game!! Look for the mover of the YEAR..... Conrad Harron!

The New Trier Varsity Baseball Team traveled to Carbondale over spring break...They had a record of 4 and 1. Gordie Campbell started on the Varsity team as a sophmore. The baseball team seemed strong and consistant throughout spring break.

Look on www.tiptoptraining to see my summer schedule!

Talk to everyone soon!
Mindee Epstein

NCAA Basketball Tournament

2009-03-24T06:11:00.002-07:00

Hi Tip Toppers,

I was so excited the game against Duke and

Texas! It was a bit close for me to watch but I guess every play off game seems to be a two point game. The end result was 74 Duke 69 Texas.

Thee was one particular shot which I thought saved the game...It was the Scheyer left arm throw behind his back and into the middle of the court to shave at least 5 seconds off the clock.. That must have been from all his strength training in the past....particularly from the medicine ball! Coach k compared Jon Scheyer to Magic Johnson on one of the play of the game in the you tube video!

Sweet 16 Duke against Villanova Thursday night 9pm on CBS

Let's all cheer on Duke and our Tip Top player of the year Jon Scheyer!

Good Luck!

Tip Top Blog

2009-03-20T07:23:00.000-07:00

Dear Tip Toppers,

This is my first blog ever at Tip Top Training & Rehab. I will have news, accomplishments, pictures, awards, etc. on this blog. Please comment on anything you want on this page within reason!

This is the first day of spring... Good luck to New Trier baseball on Spring Break..They are going to Southern Illinois and competing with other teams!

By the way Jared Hiltzik and Drew Campbell made the varsity tennis teams as freshmans.

I will have a Tip Top Day at the New Trier Varsity Baseball and Tennis Teams. Glenbrook North will also start there matches after spring Break! Go Billy and Brian! Billy Angel made varsity as a freshman at GBN! Bring your banners and wear your Tip Top tee shirt.

Jonny Schroeder will being doing an internship with me in april...Varsity Baseball starter and catcher at New Trier...I am so excited to work with him.

Talk to you all soon and have a great weekend!

Mindee Epstein

Tip Top owner

Tip Top Training #1

2009-03-20T06:34:00.000-07:00

Good Afternoon Tip Toppers

I am welcoming you to my very first blog of my life. I would like to update news, articles, tournament accomplishments, etc. If you have comments please write when you want!

This is what everyone has been waiting for... It's the start of the very first Tip Top Blog!

There will be pictures, stories quotes and much more! By the way we are into the first day of spring...That means Baseball and tennis will be starting at the High Schools! We will have a Tip Top Day going and watching our fellow Tip Top Training clients.

If anyone has any suggestions on dates and cheerleaders we can bring to the games/matches!