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Erik Bernstein's |
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"KICK FAR - GO FAR" KICKING & PUNTING… |
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EFFECTIVE - PROFESSIONAL - Individual
& Small-Group Coaching …throughout
New Jersey …Collegiate… High School & Youth Athletes…Welcome! |
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Tel: 646-302-9858; Email: KickAndPunt@ErikBernstein.com |
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TESTIMONIALS… Experiences of Athletes and Parents I believe that
working with Erik was tremendous to my punting and kicking success. I not
only learned how to punt -- and most effectively kick -- a football, but I
also learned how to control myself mentally. Erik taught me to understand the
little differences in one's mindset and to use that to improve my punting and
kicking technique and mental strength. Coming off two injuries going into my
senior year, the mental strength Erik taught me with kicking and punting has
helped me become a better football player in general. I was calm under
pressure and couldn't have felt any more ready for the season to begin. The
quality kicking and punting training with Erik has helped me to get selected
to the 2016 All Shore Academic Team, get nominated to the Top Punters in the
Shore Conference (2016), be the Special Teams Player of the Year (2016) and
Most Improved Player (2015) for my high school football team. – Liam Abujawdeh –
Kicker / Punter – Varsity Football Team – Colts Neck High School, Class of ’17
– Colts Neck, NJ (> The College of New Jersey – TCNJ, Class of 2021) Coach Bernstein is one of, if not the best hidden-gem of javelin mentorship
in the state of New Jersey. From our time together I felt we developed a
strong and profound relationship that began at the very first session when I
realized that he was different from any coach I had previously had. His
ability to recognize an athlete’s challenges and approach to breaking through
barriers is unlike anything I would’ve imagined. Some of the classical
challenges in javelin throwing were resolved with non-traditional but very
effective methods of drilling and discipline. The javelin is an extremely
complex event that requires a deep “feel” of the event both physically and
mentally. Coach Bernstein provided me with some of the best mentorship in
both aspects of the javelin of which I carry with me today at the collegiate
level.
- Jerrick Zhang – Boys
Javelin Thrower – West Windsor–Plainsboro High School North, Class of ’13 –
Plainsboro, NJ (> University of California, Santa Barbara – UCSB, Class of
2017) Erik is one of the most passionate
coaches I have ever met. From beginning to end it was evident that he loves
the sport and truly enjoys spreading his understanding of the javelin to his
athletes. His attention to specific details of the throw helped Jerrick succeed in high school and elevate him to the
collegiate level. His unwavering support of my son’s
throwing was evident from his detailed communication and recap of
every throwing session and was a keen eye at some of the most important meets
of New Jersey post-season track and field. - Anney Zhang – Parent of Jerrick
Zhang – Boys Javelin Thrower – West Windsor–Plainsboro High School North,
Class of ’13 – Plainsboro, NJ (> University of California, Santa Barbara –
UCSB, Class of 2017) Our
daughter worked with Erik for over two years. Erik definitely knows his craft
and is a good resource on javelin throwing on the high school and collegiate
level. He provides suggestions for working out on your own and effective strategies for handling competitive situations at meets.
He gives his undivided attention to each session. Likewise, he will take time
out of his schedule to attend meets and provide additional guidance to help
an athlete perform her best at every throwing opportunity. He cares
about the person – not just the athlete – and has been consistently
enthusiastic, patient and attentive.
– Michael and Maureen Davin – Parents of Katie Davin – Girls
Javelin Thrower - Red Bank Catholic High School (RBC), Class of ‘14 – Red
Bank, New Jersey (>University of Notre Dame, Class of 2018) Erik, Thanks so much for coaching Peter! He had
reached his maximum using the throwing style he had, and after only six
lessons he started to get used to the new style, embrace it, and boy did it
work! His championship throw at the NEPSTA meet capped off a difficult
transition that initially cost him distance and then gave him the foundation
to become the best thrower in the New England Prep Schools. Your constant
care for him and taking the time to speak with him when he had questions was
a great help. We're looking forward to seeing what he can do in the Ivy
League next year! Thanks again for the enjoyable times, it's an incredible
experience. Best regards, David and Leslie Holst-Grubbe – David and Leslie Holst-Grubbe
- Parents of Peter Holst-Grubbe - Boys Javelin
Thrower - Avon Old Farms High School, Class of ’08 – Avon, Connecticut
(>Columbia University, Class of 2012) Let's see... from the beginning of our practicing it has been an
all around new experience. Emotionally, mentally, and
physically I have changed and matured as a javelin thrower and a person
throughout my experience (so far). Erik is not only the best javelin thrower
I have ever seen but he is passionate and patient and utmost believes in what
the javelin symbolizes. Whoever begins to practice with Erik will know how
special he truly is and gifted in this unique art. I would gladly recommend
any person passionate in javelin and wants to learn how to use their utmost
potential while throwing the javelin and using these new learned techniques
in every day life. His coaching is outstanding and
you will never forget what you learn - Blair Hassell
- Girls Javelin Thrower - Freehold Boro High
School, Class of '08 – Freehold, New Jersey (>Fordham University, Class of
2012) A Parent's Perspective…My son received one on one javelin
coaching sessions with Erik for a little more than a year. Erik is very
professional in his coaching and has a unique ability to convey his knowledge
of the correct skills involved in throwing the javelin. My son not only
gained in his ability to throw the javelin with correct form, but also
learned a lot of the intricate details involved in the body's movements and
positions while throwing. Erik is always patient, supportive and has this
unique ability to convey to his student athlete that he truly cares and knows
how they are feeling about themselves and their progress at any given point.
Because of all that is involved in the learning of this sport, I wanted my
son to work with someone who had personally competed in the javelin, someone
with first hand knowledge. Erik brought to the
sessions all this personal experience. My son always came away from his
training sessions with a better understanding and ability. - Parent
of Boys Javelin Thrower - Class of '08, West Morris Central High School –
Chester, New Jersey Erik Bernstein is a rare combination of coach and mentor. He
brings great expertise to the table. That skill coupled with his love of the
sport and his positive attitude makes him a rare find. I have seen my son
grow under Erik's care. My son and I could not ask for a better Javelin coach
and mentor. - Vernay Salas - Parent of Tony Salas -
Boys Javelin Thrower - Middletown High School South, Class of '09 –
Middletown, New Jersey |
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Please Call and/or Email me to discuss INDIVIDUAL and/or GROUP COACHING In Your Area!! |
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