February and March 2008 Student Athletes of the Month
Josh & Jesse Glenn
Coach Marshall's Comments
I don't even know where to begin when it comes to expressing how proud I am of these two athletes. Josh and Jesse have been training with Team Marshall for almost five years now. These two young men are like little brothers to me. I know them so well, but yet not a training day goes by that they do not impress me, inspire me and remind me why I love my life, my facility and my job so much. This may sound "deep", but they are very special kids!
I have been training and coaching athletes for almost twenty-five years now, and I have worked with some great athletes in almost every sport at every level from youth sports to the collegiate and professional level. In all of my years and experience as a strength and conditioning coach I have never worked with anyone who works harder or shows more focus, discipline and enthusiasm than Josh and Jesse Glenn.
It is amazing to me that Josh is only sixteen years old and Jesse is only fourteen years old, because they have such a mature work ethic. They show up for their training at Team Marshall after a full day of elite level gymnastics training at Scats Gymnastics Center in Huntington Beach. Many athletes, at any age, any level would show-up tired and relatively unmotivated after a day like theirs. Not Josh or Jesse! These guys show up focused and "fired-up" like two Athletic Warriors fully prepared for battle! They train with passion, intensity and absolute focus every rep, of every set, of every training session.
Josh and Jesse have "dreams" of being U.S. Olympic gymnasts one day. They have turned those "dreams" into goals by putting them into action and doing everything right to reach those goals. These two athletes love their sport and they love everything that has to do with getting better at their sport. This mindset never more apparent than when they train. They train with so much heart and enthusiasm that they make even the most grueling workouts actually seem fun. In fact I believe that to them it is just that... fun! That is exactly how it should be!
Josh and Jesse Glenn have the kind of personalities that match their amazing athleticism. They are both extremely intelligent, funny, kind, polite and confident yet humble. These qualities have been instilled in them by the most incredible parents and family I have ever had the honor to work with. Talk about a "Team". These two young men have the "ultimate support system" in their very loving family.
Josh and Jesse Glenn. Look at their faces and remember their names — because these two young athletic warriors are destined for success in Sports and in Life!
About The Athletes
Joshua Glenn
| Age: | 16 |
| Grade: | Tenth |
| School: | Rockland Academy |
| Sport(s): | Gymnastics |
| How many years have you been competing? | 8 years |
| G.P.A.: | 4.0 |
| What is your favorite school subject? | Math |
| Athletic accomplishment(s) you are most proud of: | State Championship Titles; 1st day Nationals: 2nd on Parallel Bars; qualifying for All-Around National Finals and National Event Finals past two years. |
| What are your hobbies? And do you have any special talents? | Airsoft, piano, computers |
| What do you like most about your training at Team Marshall? | Working with Scott! |
| What is your favorite Team Marshall Training exercise/movement? | All of them! |
| What is your least favorite exercise/movement? | None |
| How does training at Team Marshall Strength and Conditioning help your performance in your sport? | Scott kept me competing when I came in with an injury. I'm now in the best shape of my life — getting stronger every day so I don't have injuries in the future. |
| What is your ultimate athletic goal? | Olympic Medal |
| Career goals? | Business |
| What advice would give to other young athletes looking for the "keys to success"? | If you have a goal don't ever give up. Always keep at it. |
Jesse Glenn
| Age: | 14 |
| Grade: | Ninth |
| School: | Rockland Academy |
| Sport(s): | Gymnastics |
| How many years have you been competing? | 8 years |
| G.P.A.: | 4.0 |
| What is your favorite school subject? | Math |
| Athletic accomplishment(s) you are most proud of: | Making the USA Jr. National Team |
| What are your hobbies? And do you have any special talents? | Paintball, Graphics, Piano |
| What do you like most about your training at Team Marshall? | Getting stronger so that I can accomplish more of my gymnastics goals. |
| What is your favorite Team Marshall Training exercise/movement? | The combos that Scott puts together. (They are tough!) |
| What is your least favorite exercise/movement? | None |
| How does training at Team Marshall Strength and Conditioning help your performance in your sport? | He keeps me strong enough to stay at the top of my sport and to prevent injuries. |
| What is your ultimate athletic goal? | The Olympics |
| Career goals? | Graphic Designer |
| What advice would give to other young athletes looking for the "keys to success"? | Even if you have a hard day or an injury or are discouraged, try to get your head into it and don't give up. Just try harder because these are the days that are going to make you better. |
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