Here’s the Deal…
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Here’s the Deal…

We have been swamped with phone calls and emails regarding this year’s World’s Strongest Athlete Contest, so I wanted to make an official announcement regarding the event. Here’s the deal… I am (somewhat) dissappointed to announce that this years World’s Strongest Athlete Fundraiser had to be cancelled — actually, I’d rather call it postponed.. I say…

NEW PRODUCT COMING SOON!
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NEW PRODUCT COMING SOON!

This past Sunday, Smitty and I finished filming a new training DVD that will be hitting the market soon. (FYI, this is NOT the Speed Training DVD I mentioned in a recent blog post. I decided to complete this project before starting the Speed DVD.) Needless to say, I am beyond excited about this DVD because it…

AMPED WARM-UP “Premium Package” now available!
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AMPED WARM-UP “Premium Package” now available!

 AMPED WARM-UP “PREMIUM PACKAGE“ The feedback that Smitty and I have received since launching our AMPED WARM-UP DVD/Manual has been overwhelmingly positive! We have literally heard from athletes, coaches, physical therapists and “Average Joe’s” across the globe… People are amped about AMPED! So we decided to get together and make this amazing product even better!…

DeFranco’s Gym: Week in Review
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DeFranco’s Gym: Week in Review

“Hey, is there something in my teeth?” Anyone who has followed this website knows that January & February are insanely busy months for me… All of our college athletes come home on winter break…”Combine” season begins…NFL agents are in and out on a daily basis…I now have weekly trips to Connecticut to train WWE clients…and…

WSA Check Presentation to Multiple Sclerosis Society
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WSA Check Presentation to Multiple Sclerosis Society

I am extremely proud to announce that the final tally for this year’s World’s Strongest Athlete Competition donation was a whopping $12,500 for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society! On Wednesday, September 15th, myself and Sean Thomas presented the check in Paramus at the local MS Society chapter. At this time, I would like to give…

2010 WSA Video Highlights & Final Standings!
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2010 WSA Video Highlights & Final Standings!

  FINAL STANDINGS HIGH SCHOOL DIVISION 1. *Pat Cole – Hasbrouck Heights High School (Track & Field) 2. Travis Woods 3. Michael Lisi 4. Matt Heyman 5. Jake Haddock 6. Kevin Bless 7. Joe Gallina 8. Sean Doherty 9. Chris Guido 10. Jon Wozney 11. Anthony Torchia 12. Jack Meussner 13. Joseb Baik 14. Vinny…

AMPED WARM-UP is HERE!!!
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AMPED WARM-UP is HERE!!!

It’s time to set PR’s & feel better instantly!!!   I can’t begin to tell you how truly AMPED I am about this product! It is, hands down, the most comprehensive resource you will ever find on the topic! I truly feel that this DVD/manual package will “change the game” forever with regards to warming…

WSA NEWS, NEW FACILITY PIC & AMPED info!
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WSA NEWS, NEW FACILITY PIC & AMPED info!

As many of you know, our World’s Strongest Athlete Contest is less than one week away!! On Saturday, July 17th, some of the toughest and strongest athletes from across the globe will gather at Overtime Sports Facility in Wayne, NJ, to battle it out for the title of “World’s Strongest Athlete“! Before Saturday’s event, I…

“Road to the World’s Strongest Athlete” video blogs!
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“Road to the World’s Strongest Athlete” video blogs!

Wanna go “behind the scenes” and witness what’s involved in creating and organizing one of the most well-respected and unique competitions in the world?! Then goto our newest Youtube channel, StrongestAthleteTV, and click “subscribe” at the top of the page! Here’s a look at the first three episodes from this new channel! Sit back, relax…