The Stretch Reflex

March 5, 2005
By Tredell Dorsey, M.Ed

Your muscles are protected by a mechanism called the stretch reflex. Any time you stretch the muscle fibers (muscles) to far (either by bouncing or overstretching), a nerve reflex responds by sending a signal to the muscles to contract; this keeps the muscles from being injured. Therefore, when you stretch too far you’re actually...
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Flexibility

February 23, 2005
By Tredell Dorsey, M.Ed

Flexibility is the range of motion about a joint or combination of joints. Lack of flexibility is frequently related to improper or poor technique as well as several injuries in athletics. The inability to squat, maintain a quality athletic position, or obtain an adequate arm stride length is influenced by poor flexibility, while tight...
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My Philosophy

February 18, 2005
By Tredell Dorsey, M.Ed

My mission as a coach is to educate, enhance, and positively influence the lives of each athlete participating in my program. It embraces commitment to excellence, loyalty, selflessness, trust, respect, and faith in one another. I strive to build character, place accountability on each young man or woman and appreciate cultural diversity. I expect...
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