Secondary U Inc.

Secondary U Inc. Rich Gardner
NASM Certified
NSCA Member
Penn State Walk On (1999)
3rd Team All American (2003)
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SecondaryU is a for profit company who's socially responsible mission is to facilitate the transition of high school student athletes to the collegiate level. The services provided by SecondaryU include: Academic Support, Athletic Development, Consultation and Mentoring. The vision of SecondaryU is to improve the leadership qualities in our student athletes, and in turn, our student athletes will

utilize these newly acquired skills to excel at their prospective universities. SecondaryU believes that the college experience, a necessary step in the maturation process of our young adults, is a process in which everyone should have an equal opportunity to participate.

Day 2 of 4Injury Prevention - Pre adolescent and adolescent youth should not have the same training program as an adult....
07/22/2016

Day 2 of 4

Injury Prevention - Pre adolescent and adolescent youth should not have the same training program as an adult. The youth demographic are physically less mature and has a very limited knowledge base of resistance training.

Exercise Science and Nutrition presented by SecondaryU is a 4 series interactive workout where students can train, learn, exchange ideas and ask questions concerning their pursuit of achieving optimum athleticism.

Participants:
7th grade to 12th grade

Dates:
July 23rd, 30th

Time: 1pm

Duration:
60min - 70min

Location:
820 N Orleans St
Chicago, IL 60610

Please RSVP at [email protected]

Day 1 of 4Caloric Dense Foods vs Nutrient Dense FoodsCaloric dense foods contain high levels of calories per serving. Nu...
07/15/2016

Day 1 of 4
Caloric Dense Foods vs Nutrient Dense Foods

Caloric dense foods contain high levels of calories per serving. Nutrient dense foods contain high levels of macro (carbs, protein, fat), and micronutrients (vitamins, minerals) per serving.

Example:
Litehouse Whole Food Grill, 1373 E 53rd st, 60615 vs McDonald's, worldwide

Litehouse Whole Food Grill
Serves nutrient dense fresh foods. These food items promote cardiovascular health and many other important bodily functions.

McDonald's
Serves processed and caloric dense foods. Processed foods are high in sodium, fats, sugar and other food fillers. Over 90% of McDonald's food items contain caloric dense foods. These foods items can cause obesity, poor cardiovascular and mental health as well as some cancers.

"Let FOOD be thy MEDICINE and MEDICINE be thy FOOD"
-- Hippocrates

Exercise Science and Nutrition presented by SecondaryU is a 4 series interactive workout where students can train, learn, exchange ideas and ask questions concerning their pursuit of achieving optimum athleticism.

Participants:
7th grade to 12th grade

Dates:
July 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th

Time: 1pm

Duration:
60min - 70min

Location:
820 N Orleans St
Chicago, IL 60610

Please RSVP at [email protected]

SecondaryU presents an interactive workout of Exercise Science & NutritionExercise Science and Nutrition presented by Se...
07/06/2016

SecondaryU presents an interactive workout of Exercise Science & Nutrition

Exercise Science and Nutrition presented by SecondaryU is a 4 series interactive workout where students can train, learn, exchange ideas and ask questions concerning their pursuit of achieving optimum athleticism.

The purpose of this interactive workout is to educate. SecondaryU recognizes that students & parents are overwhelmed with a plethora of information, with little or no time to process and make sense as to what training and nutrition regime is appropriate for their kids.

SecondaryU helps make the complexity of information simple and easy to process.

Information such as ways to eat efficient while living in a food desert, to knowing the difference between nutrient dense vs caloric dense food items - as well as explaining the functions of the Kinetic Chain and what it means in terms of Injury Prevention and Optimum Performance.

"Information is Power"

Participants:
7th grade to 12th grade

Dates:
July 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th

Time: 1pm

Duration:
60min - 70min

Location:
820 N Orleans St
Chicago, IL 60610

Please RSVP at [email protected]

Just received word from Facebook friend and former Penn State teammate, Shamar Finney, that the Carolina Elite 7v7 Showc...
06/01/2016

Just received word from Facebook friend and former Penn State teammate, Shamar Finney, that the Carolina Elite 7v7 Showcase will be sending two teams down to the IMG Nationals.... from Texas and North Carolina.... Lets get these donations GoDeep Football!!

RiCh GodNer has posted a new update!

The Pursuit of Passion over Monetary Wealth is an idea I drum across my audience like a bucket boy on the Chicago city s...
05/09/2016

The Pursuit of Passion over Monetary Wealth is an idea I drum across my audience like a bucket boy on the Chicago city streets. Repetitive and Rhythmic, mixed with humor and a sprinkle of irony.

We are living in the richest country in the world, with the highest incarceration rate, a budget for military spending that far exceeds education by 12 fold, and a flawed political system where our leaders use buzz words such as, "Increase in GDP" or "Job Creation" as if Wal Mart increasing their exports or McDonald raising its minimum wage has anything to do with the health and spiritual well being of an entire population. Not to mention, this is the same population that dies from heart related illnesses and cancer that could otherwise be treated through self awareness.

Collectively we are headed in the wrong direction and getting there quickly.

So when discussing education amongst the youth - what are we really talking about?

"Education that is not Liberating, is Oppressive. "
--SecondaryU Inc.

"Football is 90% Intelligence"---SecondaryU Inc.
04/06/2016

"Football is 90% Intelligence"
---SecondaryU Inc.

COACH GARDNER chalktalk before practice

Below is a snippet of the current SecondaryU newsletter. Please subscribe at SecondaryU.com for more info that promotes ...
03/03/2016

Below is a snippet of the current SecondaryU newsletter. Please subscribe at SecondaryU.com for more info that promotes Healthy and Efficient living.

Importance of Breakfast

I must stress the importance of starting your day with a well balanced breakfast of Macro (Carbs, Protein, Fat) and Micro (Vitamins, Minerals) nutrients. Adults and children alike can benefit from a morning meal. These benefits include: Increased cognition & overall brain function, increased productivity as well as providing energy.

It has been proven that adults who start their day with a meal perform better in the work environment. This also translates to the pre-adolescence and adolescence demographic. The students who start their day with a balanced breakfast perform better in the classroom than their peers.

Breakfast has a more important role in the context of history. The year was 1969 and in a neighborhood church in Oakland, CA, the nations first free breakfast program was created by an organization call The Black Panther Party.

Many may regard the Black Panther Party as a militant group of black socialists who sought to destroy and overthrow the US Government (well at least the FBI thought so).

The Black Panther party was actually created to provide services to poor people in under resourced communities. One of the goals was to feed every hungry child in the United States.

The free breakfast program gained much support and eventually spread throughout the nation. At one point the program fed 10,000 children every morning.

I'm a proud son of a dad who helped organize a charter of the Black Panther free breakfast program out of St. Thaddeus Church located on Chicago's south side. Dr Richard J Gardner, Sr was 15 yrs old and helped manage the program from 1969 - 1970.

●●Skipping breakfast extends the fasting period. The body adapts to these long periods of fasting by slowing its ability to breakdown biological food into chemical energy (process called catabolism). As a result, the body will crave starchy carbohydrates to use for energy as well as store for fat. In essence, your body will increase its fat storage to help maintain bodily functions throughout long periods of no food●●

Our youth are faced with a multitude of issues that stem from an environment without adequate resources in Health & Educ...
01/20/2016

Our youth are faced with a multitude of issues that stem from an environment without adequate resources in Health & Education.

SecondaryU believes if one does seek solutions to rectify a problem, then the problem will not become a necessary condition of their reality.

Our youth do not value Health, because it is not properly taught in school.

Our youth do not value education because our classrooms do not provide or encourage development of the problem solving skills our youth require to change their present condition.

SecondaryU identifies and recognizes athletics as a platform upon which high school student athletes are empowered to maximize their cognitive abilities which allows them to address their reality.

Sign up for SecondaryU newsletter...
[email protected]

"If you're not part of the Solution then you are the Problem!"
--SecondaryU

SecondaryU is now offering semi private training for High School Student Athletes. We offer Off Season, In Season and Po...
01/12/2016

SecondaryU is now offering semi private training for High School Student Athletes.

We offer Off Season, In Season and Post Season programs that cater to the needs of our students all year round.

RSVP @
[email protected]

"All the building blocks you need to improve your game beyond your current capacity."
--SecondaryU

SecondaryU Training Camp for Defensive Backs.The purpose of this camp is to build a solid foundation of technique and mo...
01/08/2016

SecondaryU Training Camp for Defensive Backs.

The purpose of this camp is to build a solid foundation of technique and movement that is crucial for all high school defensive backs.
We believe the current Era of defensive backs has given birth to new levels of speed, but only to fall short of skill & technique.
SecondaryU training camp is bringing the craft back into the art of DEFENSE.

Training Camp Date:
Tomorrow, 1/9

Time:
2pm

Duration:
Each session is approximately 70min

Location:
HiFi Fitness
820 N Orleans St

Sign Up at [email protected]

SecondaryU and GoDeep Football 2016 Off Season Calender and Program Description
01/04/2016

SecondaryU and GoDeep Football 2016 Off Season Calender and Program Description

01/02/2016

SecondaryU and GO DEEP Football will be working more frequently together to provide a more comprehensive training program for student athletes of the Chicago and Chicagoland areas. Please check out our January Calender.
The 2016 SecondaryU and GoDeep Off Season Program is here!

09/02/2015

Football season is finally here! And as the season progresses, athletes will become more prone to injury due to the brutal nature of football. The smallest pain in the joints and/or muscle can eventually lead to injury, if left unchecked. It is critical for our student athletes to participate in a weekly maintenance program so to reduce the risk of injury while maintaining athletic performance.

SecondaryU would like to introduce our In-Season Program, which is specifically designed to maintain functional strength, explosive power and anaerobic conditioning while improving integrity of joints and flexibility.

The emphasis of our program will be placed on injury prevention. All exercises are designed to increase blood flow, improve muscle extensibility, connective tissue and joint function as well as improving the body's ability to react.

Sign Up at [email protected]

Football Season is finally here....SecondaryU would like to thank all student athletes who participated in our off seaso...
08/29/2015

Football Season is finally here....

SecondaryU would like to thank all student athletes who participated in our off season programs. Your commitment to perfecting your craft will soon bear fruit.

Your peers will begin to recognize you as a Leader, your coaches will entrust you with more responsibilities and your team will look to you for Victory!

The season will come with failures and successes, but remember to always seek to improve daily in every capacity.

Have a Great Season!!

Peace to SecondaryU Students Matt   Tyler  Felix  Byron  and Jahreal for participating in the SecondaryU Training Camp f...
08/04/2015

Peace to SecondaryU Students Matt Tyler Felix Byron and Jahreal for participating in the SecondaryU Training Camp for High School Defensive Backs.

The 4th and final session of a 4 series Defensive Back camp concluded past weekend. SecondaryU would like to thank all students who participated.

The Defenisve Back camp is one of many athletic training programs designed by SecondaryU. While our mission is to facilitate the transition of high school student athletes to the collegiate level, our vision is to harness the raw potential of our young athletes to kinetic leaders of their prospective communities.

More info email [email protected]

"Football is 90% intelligence"
---SecondaryU

07/30/2015

The 4th and final session of a 4 series Defensive Back camp will conclude this Saturday 8/1.

Introducing SecondaryU Training Camp for High School Defensive Backs.

This will be a 4 session skill development series.
The purpose of this camp is to build a solid foundation of technique and movement that is crucial for all high school defensive backs.

We believe the current Era of defensive backs has given birth to new levels of speed, but only to fall short of skill & technique.
SecondaryU training camp is bringing the craft back into the art of DEFENSE.

During the 4 session series, we will progressed our students through 4 phases of training progress our students through 4 phases of training with emphasis on balance, joint integrity & mobility, hand eye coordination and technique.

Training Camp Date:
8/1

Time:
12:45pm

Duration:
Each session is approximately 70min

Location:
HiFi Fitness
820 N Orleans St

Sign Up at [email protected]

Peace to SecondaryU Students Matt   Tyler  Felix  and Ricky  for participating in the SecondaryU Training Camp for High ...
07/27/2015

Peace to SecondaryU Students Matt Tyler Felix and Ricky for participating in the SecondaryU Training Camp for High School Defensive Backs.

Next and Final Session 8/1

More info email [email protected]

"Football is 90% intelligence"
---SecondaryU

07/22/2015

The 3rd and 4th sessions of a 4 series Defensive Back camp will continue this Saturday 7/25 & 8/1

Introducing SecondaryU Training Camp for High School Defensive Backs.

This will be a 4 session skill development series.
The purpose of this camp is to build a solid foundation of technique and movement that is crucial for all high school defensive backs.
We believe the current Era of defensive backs has given birth to new levels of speed, but only to fall short of skill & technique.
SecondaryU training camp is bringing the craft back into the art of DEFENSE.
During the 4 session series, we will progress our students through 4 phases of training progress our students through 4 phases of training with emphasis on balance, joint integrity & mobility, hand eye coordination and technique.

Training Camp Dates:
7/25, 8/1

Time:
12:45pm

Duration:
Each session is approximately 70min

Location:
HiFi Fitness
820 N Orleans St

Sign Up at [email protected]

Peace to SecondaryU Students Jahreal, Byron  and Tyler  for participating in the SecondaryU Training Camp for High Schoo...
07/13/2015

Peace to SecondaryU Students Jahreal, Byron and Tyler for participating in the SecondaryU Training Camp for High School Defensive Backs.

Next Session 7/25

More info email [email protected]

"Football is 90% intelligence"
---SecondaryU

07/10/2015

Introducing SecondaryU Training Camp for High School Defensive Backs.

This will be a 4 session skill development series.
The purpose of this camp is to build a solid foundation of technique and movement that is crucial for all high school defensive backs.

We believe the current Era of defensive backs has given birth to new levels of speed, but only to fall short of skill & technique.
SecondaryU training camp is bringing the craft back into the art of DEFENSE.

During the 4 session series, we will progress our students through 4 phases of training progress our students through 4 phases of training with emphasis on balance, joint integrity & mobility, hand eye coordination and technique.

Training Camp Dates:
7/11, 7/25, 8/1

Attire:
Crosstraining Shoes (no cleats)

Time:
12:45pm

Duration:
Each session is approximately 70min

Location:
HiFi Fitness
820 N Orleans St

Sign Up at [email protected]

The 2nd of a 4 series Defensive Back camp will continue this Saturday....Introducing SecondaryU Training Camp for High S...
07/08/2015

The 2nd of a 4 series Defensive Back camp will continue this Saturday....

Introducing SecondaryU Training Camp for High School Defensive Backs.
This will be a 4 session skill development series.
The purpose of this camp is to build a solid foundation of technique and movement that is crucial for all high school defensive backs.
We believe the current Era of defensive backs has given birth to new levels of speed, but only to fall short of skill & technique.
SecondaryU training camp is bringing the craft back into the art of DEFENSE.
During the 4 session series, we will progress our students through 4 phases of training progress our students through 4 phases of training with emphasis on balance, joint integrity & mobility, hand eye coordination and technique.

Training Camp Dates:
7/11, 7/25, 8/1

Time:
12:45pm

Duration:
Each session is approximately 70min

Location:
HiFi Fitness
820 N Orleans St

Sign Up at [email protected]

Wake up with a Purpose.....
06/24/2015

Wake up with a Purpose.....

Students Nate, Kelton, and Jahreal are learning what it takes to perfect an art. SecondaryU camp for Defensive Backs4 se...
06/23/2015

Students Nate, Kelton, and Jahreal are learning what it takes to perfect an art.

SecondaryU camp for Defensive Backs

4 session skill development series with emphasis on balance, joint integrity & mobility, hand eye coordination and technique.

Sign up at [email protected]

06/19/2015

Introducing SecondaryU Training Camp for High School Defensive Backs.

This will be a 4 session skill development series.
The purpose of this camp is to build a solid foundation of technique and movement that is crucial for all high school defensive backs.
We believe the current Era of defensive backs has given birth to new levels of speed, but only to fall short of skill & technique.
SecondaryU training camp is bringing the craft back into the art of DEFENSE.

During the 4 session series, we will progress our students through 4 phases of training progress our students through 4 phases of training with emphasis on balance, joint integrity & mobility, hand eye coordination and technique.

Training Camp Dates:
6/20, 7/11, 7/25, 8/1

Time:
12:45pm

Duration:
Each session is approximately 70min

Location:
HiFi Fitness
820 N Orleans St

Sign Up at [email protected]

06/17/2015
06/17/2015
Introducing SecondaryU Training Camp for High School Defensive Backs.  This will be a 4 session skill development series...
06/17/2015

Introducing SecondaryU Training Camp for High School Defensive Backs.
This will be a 4 session skill development series.
The purpose of this camp is to build a solid foundation of technique and movement that is crucial for all high school defensive backs.
We believe the current Era of defensive backs has given birth to new levels of speed, but only to fall short of skill & technique.
SecondaryU training camp is bringing the craft back into the art of DEFENSE.
During the 4 session series, we will progress our students through 4 phases of training progress our students through 4 phases of training with emphasis on balance, joint integrity & mobility, hand eye coordination and technique.

Training Camp Dates:
6/20, 7/11, 7/25, 8/1

Time:
12:45pm

Duration:
Each session is approximately 70min

Location:
HiFi Fitness
820 N Orleans St

Sign Up at [email protected]

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