Fussball » Poulter, Westwood and Donald have been stalwarts for Europe

Another week is in the books. Ive said it before, Ive worked with top pros and I could have made my own program. Folks, Im learning why top pros bring in people like me. Its the demand for something more. If it was up to me, Id stop at about 385 feet on the Jacobs Ladder. The mission is 500 feet, with a coach there, I dont get to stop. This weeks lesson in preparation was in setting goals, and achieving measureable results along the way. At 33-years- old (January 26th was my birthday), Im just barely old enough to be an expert. I like to consider myself a smart expert. Meaning, I have a mentor whos got more knowledge and more important, experience. This is the reason Im at Elite Performance. There is no replacement for the learning I am doing while working and training under Jeff Fisher (Fish). This is how the strength and conditioning world will grow, young coaches getting to benefit from someone who has created champions over the decades. Ive got an old school coach, who is current with the latest science and technology. This is what is leading to better and better athlete training. Fish knows what the human body is capable of, he also knows what it has to do to be in championship form. That means each week, we plan to make me push a little harder. Its like walking the edge of a cliff. Im getting the best view, and Im safe because my spotter knows what hes doing. You see a lot of training injuries in MMA. Its the hardest sport to get an athlete to the game in working order. Those need to be reduced by strength and conditioning. Im doing a lot of work right now, and most pros do as they go through to ensure muscle balance and flexibility. That in addition to short bursts of sprinting ensure safe conditioning, the only danger in training should be during sparring. For fans reading and wanting a bit more of a taste of what its like to do the strength training side. Set some goals this week. Select a weight you want to bench press, squat, and dead lift. Also, set a time to run a mile and a half in, and something like how many burpees you want to do in 60 seconds. Give yourself a 90-day time frame and work to reach those goals. If its 40lbs more on the squat, thats only 3.5lbs a week. Thats doable Consult with a professional for two reasons. First, you need the push. Im in the best shape of my life and its solely thanks to the environment I train in at Elite, pro athletes, and motivated people take everyones training to the next level. Second, you need to set goals that are achievable, safe, and will take you to your goal. You have to keep fitness fun for you, and make you appreciate the effort that goes into getting fight ready. The push is on this week, and my next goal is going to be jumping higher in plyometrics. Exercise is fun again, Ive found a challenge, and like the pros Im training next to, Im getting better each day. 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Donald has one of the best short games in the world and is a brilliant putter, making him a key player in Europes wins in 2004, 06, 10 and 12. But he has struggled for form this year after making changes to his swing. Second place at the RBC Heritage in April was his last top-30 finish on the PGA Tour, a shadow of the player who rose to No. 1 and was the leading money-winner on both sides of the Atlantic in 2011. McGinley said Donald reacted in classy fashion when told he wasnt being selected. "Even though you have not picked me, I still believe youll be a great captain," McGinley quoted him as saying. "His last few words were: Go Europe. I think that says a lot about Luke." McGinley has three rookies in the 12-man team that will face the U.S. in Scotland from Sept. 26-28, with Gallacher joining Victor Dubuisson and Jamie Donaldson. The other players who qualified automatically for McGinleys team were Rory McIlroy, Henrik Stenson, Sergio Garcia, Justin Rose, Martin Kaymer, Thomas Bjorn and Graeme McDowell. McGinley announced his captains picks at European Tour headquarters at Wentworth hours before U.S. captain Tom Watson was to reveal his. McGinley said it came down to a choice between Donald and Westwood. "Lee just slightly pipped him," McGinley said. For McGinley, the fact Gallacher lives only 35 miles (56 kms) from Gleneagles and would be a crowd favourite did not factor into the decision-making process. "Theres no douubt Stevie Gallacher has proved himself and earned his spot on this team," McGinley said.dddddddddddd The 39-year-old Scot narrowly missed out on automatic selection after finishing third at the Italian Open on Sunday. A top-two finish would have seen him oust McDowell as the final qualifier. But it was Gallachers eighth top-10 finish in 2014, leaving him as the form player of the four in contention. Gallacher has played well at Gleneagles in recent years, losing out in a three-man playoff at the Johnnie Walker Championship in 2013. "Of course its a concern to me that hes a rookie, and its very difficult to pick a rookie for a Ryder Cup," McGinley said. "But Ive said all along from day one, Im not afraid to pick a rookie if he proves himself." Gallachers uncle, Bernard, captained Europe in the Ryder Cup in 1991, 93 and 95. "Its massive for me and my family," Gallacher said after calling into the news conference. "It was a long day yesterday (waiting for the call) ... A couple of drinks settled me down nicely." Europe is defending the trophy after its 14 1/2-13 1/2 win over the United States at Medinah in 2012. Poulter, Westwood and Donald have been stalwarts for Europe over the past decade, helping the team win five of the last six cups, but havent been in top form this year. Poulter usually saves his best performances for the Ryder Cup. He has 12 wins from 15 matches, and is on a seven-match winning streak — the last four coming at the "Miracle in Medinah" when Europe came from 10-6 down on the final day to retain the cup. "Ian Poulter is a bundle of energy whenever you speak to him. You could feel the energy coming down the phone," McGinley said. Westwood will be playing in his ninth straight Ryder Cup, with his accuracy from tee to green likely counting in his favour. He has played well below his best for much of 2014 but won the Malaysian Open in April and responded to calls from McGinley to show some form by shooting a final-round 63 at the Bridgestone Invitational last month before finishing tied for 15th at the PGA Championship. "I think Paul has picked me for my experience," Westwood said. "I have played under eight different captains and pretty much seen all it can throw at you." ' ' '