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Amanda Woelfel Earns Big 12 Newcomer of the Week Honor

[10.18.2009 - From Cyclones.com] For the second time this season, Xplosive Edge athlete Amanda Woelfel was named Big 12 Conference Newcomer of the Week. Woelfel’s honor comes after matches played Oct. 2 and 4.

The Omaha, Neb., native played a key role in Cyclone victories over Oklahoma State and Northern Iowa. Woelfel scored the game-winning goal in a 2-1 win over the Cowgirls Friday and assisted on Mary Kate McLaughin’s sudden victory goal over Northern Iowa Sunday. Woelfel served the game-winning assist to McLaughlin with 17 seconds remaining in the first overtime period against the Panthers.

Woelfel is leading the Cyclones in points (10), goals (4), game-winning goals (2) and is tied for the team lead in assists (2).

Woelfel is the first Cyclone to receive the league newcomer of the week honor twice in one season since Jordan Bishop in 2007.

Xplosive Edge teams up with sports nutritionist Dave Ellis

[10.08.2009] The Xplosive Edge has teamed up with world-renowned sports nutritionist and dietician Dave Ellis.

In our partnership with Dave Ellis, the Xplosive Edge will take our athletes to a whole new level of success.

Dave is the founder of fueling tactics, a food-first approach to helping athletes fuel their bodies properly for optimized performance and recovery.

He has consulted many professional teams and athletes in MLB, NBA, NHL, and NASCAR and has achieved a level of success beyond the rest.

Utilizing Dave’s 3 step strategy, the Xplosive Edge will walk all of our athletes through his program teaching our athletes how to make better decisions on foods to pick and when to pick them.

Step #1 is learning to value the benefits of healthy oils, fruits, vegetables, seeds, and nuts and incorporating them into every meal.

Step #2 talks about selecting fiber rich starches first and reducing fast digesting carbohydrates when inactive.

Step #3 talks about selecting lean sources of protein and reducing high fat proteins when inactive.

Xplosive Edge teams up with National Scouting Report

[09.12.2009] We have partnered up with National Scouting Report of Nebraska to offer all of our athletes extra and superior recruiting services. The Xplosive Edge will offer seminars on recruiting services to all their athletes at discounted prices. The National Scouting Report of Nebraska is a national recruiting service and is recognized as the leader in recruiting services for high school athletes.

OFC Strength and Conditioning Biomechanical Screenings

[08.15.2009] The Xplosive Edge and The Rejuvenation Center will perform biomechanical screenings for all athletes in the OFC strength and conditioning program.

Your son or daughter needs to schedule for one of the following Saturdays: Aug. 15, 22 or 29, between 8 a.m. and noon. The free screening will take about 20 minutes and one of the parents needs to attend.

These screenings will help each athlete identify risk factors for athletic injury, discuss history of injury, establish specific guidelines for Xplosive Edge strength training and optimize athletic performance through a personalized plan of action.

Nationally recognized excellence in both strength and conditioning and biomechanical performance makes the OFC strength and conditioning program truly one-of-a-kind.

A sign-up sheet is available in the Xplosive Edge office during the and your son or daughter will need to sign up for one of the 20-minute time slots on one of the available Saturday mornings. You may also email Gibb Duval to sign up for one of the time slots. The Xplosive Edge staff will assist with the sign up process and you will receive a reminder call about the scheduled appointment. When you sign up, we will need to know your contact phone number, e-mail and what specific time slot you would like.

OFC Strength and Conditioning Program kicks off Aug. 3 for all U11/U12 and U15+ athletes

[07.17.2009] The OFC and the Xplosive Edge are proud to announce our strength and conditioning program for all U11/U12's and U15+ athletes. Training - proven to prevent injuries and maximize performance - begins Monday Aug. 3.

This training is intended for all recreational, gold, and elite level athletes (u11+). Training for U13/U14's does not start until December. Training is expected of elite level athletes and recommended for recreational and gold athletes. Training will be done with age groups and coordinated around practice times to the best of our ability.

The Xplosive Edge is now accepting sign-up forms.

Kicking Omaha’s level of soccer play up a notch!

[06.02.2009] After months of hard work and significant contributions by Arsenal and Gladiator coaches, parents and others, Omaha Football Club has created a program that gives children of all ages and abilities the opportunity to train and play at their maximum potential while truly enjoying the game of soccer.

In a city like Omaha, home to Olympic swim trials, the College World Series and Creighton University's Morrison Stadium, people understand and appreciate athletic excellence. This does not mean “excellence” measured in the number of wins or losses, but demonstrated by a genuine and concerted effort to develop every player to his or her maximum potential.

Omaha FC will provide a quality environment for player and staff development by combining the coaching, administrative, and financial resources of Omaha’s premier soccer clubs. We recognize that the heart and soul of every successful youth club are its youth and recreational divisions. Our combined numbers will support multiple recreational teams and unique programs for the U5-U8 and U9/10 divisions, each headed by a program director and a dedicated staff.

At the core of the Omaha FC program is a coaching model that will allow each player to excel to his or her potential, no matter the level of skill. Every age group will be trained and coached by a team of highly-skilled and experienced individuals.

Although unique to the Omaha soccer community, this widely-accepted and successful approach to coaching will enable Omaha FC to reach its goal of becoming a major force in local, regional, and national competition while focusing on the individual development of each and every player.

X-Edge athlete drafted by Denver Broncos

[4.27.2009] The Denver Broncos drafted Seth Olsen, an offensive lineman, during the 4th round, taking him 132nd overall. The Omaha native played for Millard North High School before playing offensive line for the University of Iowa.

According to the Mile High Report blog, "Olsen, has good size at 6-6, 305, but has had some injury concerns."

Read more: Omaha World-Herald • Mile High Report

What's else is new at Xplosive Edge? Take a look at our latest newsletter:

• Xplosive Edge Newsletter - Nov. 2008

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