Prep Like a Pro: The 20 Yard Shuttle

August 7, 2018

At his Plex facility in Houston, Danny Arnold has trained numerous NFL All-Pros, Hall of Famers, and First-Round Draft Picks, including Charles Woodson, Julius Peppers, Casey Hampton, Wes Welker, and Jadeveon Clowney. Widely recognized as the world's leading expert in NFL Combine preparation, Danny has generously agreed to share his training tips for The D10's Combine-style events with our community.

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When you look at the 20 Yard Shuttle, it’s a very confusing thing. The one thing I recommend to everybody is: split the shuttle… Read More

Women Who Win: Natalie Rodriguez

August 3, 2018

The D10's Women Who Win series, brought you in collaboration with ADAY, spotlights some of the incredible female athletes who take to The D10's playing field each year.

Meet Sgt. Natalie Rodriguez, United States Marine Corps veteran

You left the United States Marine Corps last July with the rank of Sergeant. Thank you for your service. Was military service something you saw in your future from a young age?
I always knew that I wanted to be in the military. I had the tough girl mentality and wanted to prove to everybody what I was made of. When I heard what… Read More

Train With Purpose: Building Muscle Without Eating Flesh

August 3, 2018

Train With Purpose is a series brought to you in collaboration with Bodybuilding.com.

By: Mike Mahler
Bodybuilding.com contributor Mike Mahler is a certified Russian Kettlebell Challenge instructor, strength coach, athlete and freelance journalist. This article has been modified slightly from its original form.

There is no way that you can get big and strong on a vegetarian diet! I used to hear this all the time from my meat-eating friends. I say “used to,” as I never hear it anymore from people that know me or from people that have seen my photos on my website. Yes,… Read More

Women Who Win: Jolis Rodriguez

August 1, 2018

The D10's Women Who Win series, brought you in collaboration with ADAY, spotlights some of the incredible female athletes who take to The D10's playing field each year.

When Jolis Rodriguez attended Florida State University on a soccer and academic scholarship, she earned a paycheck selling private dorm rooms to undergraduates for Asset Campus Housing. She was a natural and quickly moved up to selling apartments and townhomes. “I wasn’t really trying that hard, but I think that’s the key to sales sometimes,” she recalls modestly.

Now Executive Director of Money Works Direct, Jolis works hand in hand with the… Read More

Prep Like a Pro: The Vertical Jump

July 29, 2018

At his Plex facility in Houston, Danny Arnold has trained numerous NFL All-Pros, Hall of Famers, and First-Round Draft Picks, including Charles Woodson, Julius Peppers, Casey Hampton, Wes Welker, and Jadeveon Clowney. Widely recognized as the world's leading expert in NFL Combine preparation, Danny has generously agreed to share his training tips for The D10's Combine-style events with our community.

The Vertical Jump is the Combine event where you can "cheat" the least. You can't beat the system here.

Still, every inch matters. Do these five things to make sure you're not giving away an inch here or there.

Get Your Rhythm…

Dayo Aderibigbe of Bounce SF: The Bar Won't Come to You

July 26, 2018

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When I attend a Bounce SF workout, what am I getting?
A Bounce workout is really something special, because of the community and the depths of the relationships. Bounce is built on people really trying to get to know each other. You walk up, you see the bond. Everyone’s super positive.

As for the music: I love hip hop. I made a rule early on that Bounce workouts are going to be hip hop only. We have a big outdoor speaker - a block rocker - and it infuses every workout with high, high energy.

The last thing about the… Read More

Women Who Win: Samantha Bower

July 24, 2018

The D10's Women Who Win series, brought you in collaboration with ADAY, spotlights some of the incredible female athletes who take to The D10's playing field each year.

Meet Samantha Bower, production associate at Coulter Partners.

Competition has always fueled my life. From my first figure skating competition at age five, through high school and college track meets, my first marathon, Olympic Weightlifting competitions ... the list is exhausting. When I was approached with the opportunity to join The D10 community two years ago, it was a no-brainer to use my love of competition as a way to help support an amazing cause. Furthermore,… Read More

Prep Like a Pro: The 40 Yard Dash

July 24, 2018

At his Plex facility in Houston, Danny Arnold has trained numerous NFL All-Pros, Hall of Famers, and First-Round Draft Picks, including Charles Woodson, Julius Peppers, Casey Hampton, Wes Welker, and Jadeveon Clowney. Widely recognized as the world's leading expert in NFL Combine preparation, Danny has generously agreed to share his training tips for The D10's Combine-style events with our community.

There is no perfect 40 stance across the board. Everyone's hips, knees, balance, power - everything you can say about human anatomy - is different. Everyone's 40 start has to be customized, in terms of leverage, momentum and overall mechanics.

Though it's…

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