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Back at it!!

We friends I am back at it.  I have been working really hard during the off season with my strength and conditioning coaches in Columbus.  I have already seen the positive results.  I have increased my vertical jump 5 inches.  We put alot of time into plyo work during our 8 weeks.  Also I worked in the weight room on my own twice a week during this period.  The last 4 weeks I also started training again just 3 times a week.  I kept the training simple with simple gk training with 2 other pro gks.  On Monday the 4th I reported to Chicago for our physicals and today we did all our fitness testing and then had media day in the afternoon.  Tomorrow we are heading to Bradenton FL to start training.  We are there for two weeks, from the 6th until the 20th.  We will have a few games while we are down there.  Matt has signed in England so it is me, Nick Noble and two gks we drafted from college. 
This is an exciting time of year because everyone has a fresh start.  We have a great mix of older and younger players. 

Also we have a new coach in Dennis Hamlet. He has been an assistant here for 10 years, so the transition should be an easy one.  I am happy for him to get the chance to lead us.  I am also happy that our gk coach, Daryl Shore, is back. I think we have a good relationship together and get on well.  It will be fun to work with him again.  I will continue to update you guys from Florida.

Until next time.

buschy

 


Posted Feb 06 2008, 08:45 AM by ChewieGK1

Comments

ChewieGK1 wrote re: Back at it!!
on 02-06-2008 1:48 PM

Good luck this season JB!

Ramas wrote re: Back at it!!
on 02-08-2008 6:11 AM

It's Bushy time this season !

We'll be here cheering and waiting for news and watching the hight lights on SportTV.

MactheCatNo1 wrote re: Back at it!!
on 02-08-2008 8:57 AM

Good luck Jon!

Hopefully you will get the playing time your deserve this season.

RodeoClown wrote re: Back at it!!
on 02-08-2008 11:12 AM

Jon,

I heard the rumors about Pickens! Really hope to see you get the starting spot, I know you'll do well. Just, uhhm, be sick or something against Columbus, it'll help us to not have to face you. Other than that I'll be rooting for you (and I suppose the rest of the Fire). Have a great season and thanks for the classes!

buschy wrote re: Back at it!!
on 02-10-2008 4:41 PM

Guys, thanks so much for all your support.  I am really excited about this season, I think its going to be a good one.  

RodeoClown, I will make sure to play against Columbus, you know I wouldn't miss that one. haha

Thanks again guys.

buschy

stetsonfutbol wrote re: Back at it!!
on 02-10-2008 4:56 PM

Maybe I could sneak down to a game. You have any dates?

the giss wrote re: Back at it!!
on 02-12-2008 2:30 PM

It must be a letdown training with the Fire again after working with the likes of ChewieGK1, but I am sure you will overcome it to get the starting spot-- good luck, Jon

buschy wrote re: Back at it!!
on 02-12-2008 7:46 PM

I do miss the training with Chewie, it was top class.

ChewieGK1 wrote re: Back at it!!
on 02-12-2008 7:53 PM

LOL....COME ON!!!!  Its gettin deep in here!

buschy wrote re: Back at it!!
on 02-12-2008 7:57 PM

haha, I took alot of notes while training chewie.

Wilk wrote re: Back at it!!
on 02-12-2008 8:49 PM

Yes, but the correct technique for drinking a beer doesn't count  :-)

Good luck this season.

RodeoClown wrote re: Back at it!!
on 02-15-2008 12:12 PM

Oh yes it does! The proper technique for drinking beer AWAYS counts. I don't care what anyone else says or thinks, but the beer always tastes better after a win!

buschy wrote re: Back at it!!
on 02-15-2008 12:17 PM

That is so true.  It tastes so much better after a win, and the proper technique is very important.  You never want to waste any of the beer, that would be a rookie mistake. haha

buschy

shotblocker wrote re: Back at it!!
on 02-15-2008 12:48 PM

good luck buschy.

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