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Col James Wright, USAF (Ret) – Former 720th Special Tactics Group Surgeon:
“We have used the techniques taught to our men by Chris Gizzi to completely revise Special Tactics physical training. The men were really excited to get away from traditional military ‘linear’ training and incorporate the training methods taught by Chris into their workout regimens - they noticed a big difference in power, agility, flexibility and fitness. As a side benefit, our injury rate which was 15% from repeated linear training went to practically zero. The guys were able to retain the methods and incorporated them into their daily fitness plans long after they left the Special Tactics Training Squadron. If we had had this kind of training all through the pipeline we would have benefitted even further.”?

Mark Lovat – Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Green Bay Packers:
“Zoneready puts pertinent scientific research into an executable format. We have consulted with Chris and his staff over the years and like the results. We look forward to a continued relationship with Zoneready in the years to come.”

Alex Corvo – Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Melbourne Storm (Australian National Rugby League):
“To enhance measures involving truly functional skills, like first step quickness; ZoneReady’s philosophies provide a tremendous competitive advantage. They evaluated the statistics, isolated the variables, and delivered a progression that we use consistently.”

Lt Col Terry Maki, USAF (Ret) – Special Tactics Consultant and Retired Officer:
“As a former Division I athlete in two sports, I appreciate the value of expert training and coaching. As a Special Tactics officer for 20 years I nthe Air Force, I could readily see the need t otreat our elite operators like athletes and supported Chris’s involvement in training and coaching our elite forces. ZoneReady is an expert and professional operation. I use Chris Gizzi’s workouts and regiments routinely. He is a master at all things pertaining to human performance.”

Kyle Harrison – Professional Lacrosse Player, Nike and STX sponsored athlete:
“Because of ZoneReady, I’ve completely changed my view on sports performance training. Before I was just exercising or just pushing myself until it hurt. Now, I train to win – I train hard and I train smart.”

MPO Michael Riccio – Fairfax County Police Department, K9:
“My confidence has never been higher, I’ve never run better, and I’ve never been more committed to a training program like I am with ZoneReady.”

Carrie Dodd – Professional Beach Volleyball Player:
“I had trained in a conventional strength and conditioning background my whole life. When I started working with ZoneReady, my vert (vertical jump) went through the roof. Other skills dramatically improved as well. It’s not about the drills or exercises you do, it’s about how you do them and in what order that helped me the most. This is just one of the many things that ZoneReady did to keep me performing my best.”

Andy Bark – Vice President of ESPN Rise:
“From start to finish, these guys (ZoneReady) know how to run the show. The athletes are 100% engaged, 100% of the time.”

Nancy Mason – Professional Volleyball Player:
“Thanks for everything Chris! The versatility and variety of your program knows no bounds. Whether it was pre-season, injury recovery, or season maintenance; Zone Ready always has been there to help me achieve my goals.”

Frank “Twinkle Toes” Trigg – Professional MMA Fighter:
“When Giz (Coach Chris Gizzi) puts me through a Zone Ready Conditioning session, it feels like I’m in the cage. No punches or kicks are thrown, but I must be at my peak to physically and mentally respond with maximum effort. The exercises keep coming and I must push past the pain and use all my resources to finish strong. I have full confidence that I will be in shape and healthy for my fight—it is the best of both worlds.”

Ed Donatell – NFL Football Coach:
“A successful organization always does at least one thing better than any of its competitors. Coach Gizzi and Zone Ready take this vast world of performance training and simplify it. They make it usable for coaches. That is their thing—a simplified delivery system that gets results.”

Allie Schwarzwalder – College Volleyball Player:
“While training with Doug (Coach Doug Gizzi), I was able to see how high performance training can transfer to my play in college volleyball. We hear all the time in practice—tempo-tempo-tempo, we set the tempo of the game— and through Zone Ready’s training I know how to control my emotions better to play my best.”

Lt. Col. Todd Bynum - College Head Coach and Athletic Director:
“The workouts, training programs, and consultation Zone Ready delivered to us has been instrumental in producing a better conditioned athlete and officer candidates for the Air Force Academy. We are limited on time, money, equipment, and space—we have a surplus of effort, determination, commitment, and persistence. Zone Ready realized all this and helped us construct a fluid model to do our jobs better. Now at the P-School (USAFA Preparatory School), performance optimization training is an all the time thing!”?

Luke Chronister – College Football Player and Performance Coach:
“Zone Ready gave me the answers and guidance to accomplish my goals. If you want it bad enough, this is the type of training you need to do. For me there is no substitute for the physical and mental training Zone Ready provides if you want to be the best.”

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CLICK HERE To See Letter from Mark Lovat - Head Strength & Conditioning Coach of the Green Bay Packers

Click to see Michael Fletcher talk about the "Tackling 101 DVD"

Ed Donatell - Defensive Back Coach for the San Fransico 49ers:
"Chris Gizzi uses his playing experience and professional expertise to create a tackling instructional DVD like no other. The creativity of the drills, the effective coaching cues, and the safe application of non-padded drills is extremely valuable to coaches and players at all levels."

Tim DeRuyter - Defensive Coordinator for Texas A&M:
"With the proliferation of Spread offenses today, there is a premium on players who can tackle in space. The Tackling 101 video from ZoneReady gives excellent drills and instruction on the essential elements of tackling. The drills can be taught safely to players of all levels."

Richard Bell - 47 years experience as a NCAA Div.I-A Football Coach:
"This is a no-nonsense approach to tackling. ZoneReady wastes no time teaching how to get in position to make plays. Most impressively, they did it without pads - I'm anxious to see what they'll put together next."

Darren Perry - Secondary Coach for the Green Bay Packers:
“Great teaching mechanics and drills that can be used at all levels of coaching. Tackling is one of the base fundamentals of our game that cannot be taken for granted.”

Matt McGettigan - Director of Football Strength & Conditioning United States Air Force Academy
“The Primal Practice DVD will help you to elevate your football specific skills and will allow you to reach your potential as a player.”

John Donehue - Tackling Coach Melbourne Storm Rugby League and AFL and Rugby Union Tackling Consultant:
“Tackling 101 is a great resource tool for any Coach or athlete serious about their contact work. It is simple, practical and easy to understand and then replicate out on the field. Chris breaks down and explains all the drills extremely well. I use his term "Position of Purpose" on a regular basis when I'm coaching to get across to the athlete the correct body position and this doesn't come without the footwork leading up to it which Chris stresses highly. I have also found these to be effective warm-up drills to get the athlete's mind right before going into the contact work. I highly recommend Tackling 101 and can't wait to see the next progression from Chris and Zoneready.”

Billy Price - Head Football Coach for the US Air Force Academy Prep. School:
"What a great product! Zone Ready had taken the basic tackling skills and incorporated them in fun, competitive drills. I will be using these drills during Spring workouts. Thanks to your help, I am positive we will be better tacklers and more competitive next year."

Jason Bornn, M.Ed - Saugus High School Head Varsity Football Coach and Associate Athletic Director:
“Tackling 101 has been a great addition to how we approach and teach tackling from winter to spring. The fundamentals used are ones that are safe, effective, and teach the proper technique of getting to the ball carrier, pre-contact body posture, and proper follow through once contact is made. Each drill on the video is diagramed, explained, and demonstrated by athletes on the video with Coach Gizzi walking through the fundamentals. Finally, after each demo, a list of "do's and don'ts" is presented as well. It has been a huge benefit to our coaches and players and the techniques presented will be ones we use for many years to come."

Lonnie Marts - 11 year NFL Veteran:
"Here are my thoughts on the tackling 101 and primal practice dvds. I have not come across a more instructive teacher in the area of tackling than Chris Gizzi, I played in the NFL 11 yrs believe me when I say these drills and dvds are phenomenal. I used these drills and Gizzi's exact quotes to teach my players to tackle with ferocity in two weeks. Do yourself a favor invest in your team or athlete's future, buy the set!"

 

Kevin Moen - Head Football Coach at Palos Verdes Peninsula High School:
"In today's environment, the more we can do to teach effective tackling - the better off we are. I like the fact that we can stress tackling year 'round and the drills you have put together are perfect for non contact teaching. We sometimes over emphasis the hitting position and head placement at the expense of foot movement. If you can't get to the tackle, then your body position will not matter."

 

Kyle Saltijeral - High School Football Coach and Performance Coach at Top-Pick Athletics, co.:
"Just wanted to let you know what as a result of this email I purchased a copy of the Primal Practice Off & Def DVD’s within in 5 minutes of opening the email. I’m convinced these videos will help with coaching of my high school team as well as workout sessions at my private training facility www.TopPickAthletics.com I look forward to implementing some of your drills and techniques and working with you again on the football field."