Maximum Performance Group, Team MPG is a sports science based program for professional windsurfers, tow-in surfers, kiteboarders and surfers. Team MPG is based in Maui Hawaii and it's athlete's travel and compete year round all over the globe.

Creator and Director Scott Sanchez, is a former Olympic Alpine Skiing athlete, he is a veteran Olympic and World cup coach in the sports of Alpine Skiing and World Cup Windsurfing. Sanchez brings a group of the finest men and women together to take World Cup Windsurfing, Tow-in surfing, Kiteboarding and Surfing to a new level. By incorporating cutting edge sports science training methodology and nutrition, this group is setting a new standard of commitment to attaining World elite performances .

Low back pain is probably the most common complaint amongst athletes. Windsurfers are no exception, and are particularly prone to lower back problems. The spine of the human body is similar to the most of the rig – it bends and twists in proportion to the load exerted on it, but only stresses at weak areas, or when the load is exceptional.
The majority of back injuries produce aggravating, nagging pain, which is temporary if treated early and properly. However, some low back pain is caused by more serious ailments, which produce severe excruciating pain. Low back pain can be divided into 3 main disorders – lumbar strain, facet joint syndrome, and the herniated disc.
The most common type of back problem seen in Windsurfers is lumbar strain. It can account for up to 75% of all back disorders. A strain is basically, stretched on small tears of the muscles and ligaments in the back. This type of injury is best treated with bed rest for 2 – 3 days, ice and/or heat, and possible antispasm medication.
The second type of lowback injury is... more

QRS/MPG protocols that we have found most productive for our athletes and clients.
Warning extended use of the mat on settings over 7 such as 60 minutes per session 3 days daily, is counter productive and has proven to cause restlessness and insomnia.
QRS is an essential part of our winning program at every level, from training to pre op to post op and rehab, this unit works!
We always consume 2.5 to 4 liters of water through out the day and take the 200 mg mag supplement recommended.
In almost every case the athlete or client feels worse after the first session and then progress for pain seems to take affect within 24 hours in a clear “U turn fashion”
Soft tissue
3 treatments daily for 5 days as follows
Am pillow vital 8-10, 30 minutes
Mid day vital 8-10, 30 minutes
Pm vital 8-10, 30 minutes plus mandatory mat post pillow always relax 1 16-20 min
After 5 days reduce to 2 xs per day on basic 6-8 30 minutes always finishing with mat on relax 1, for 16-20 minutes

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Perhaps the single most important mental ingredient professional tennis players such as Jim Courier and Monica Seles need for success on the tour is self-confidence. Entering Centre Court at Wimbledon to play the finals against a hard serving, net rushing opponent can raise doubts in even the best players. But these professionals overcome uncertainty by learning to control their thinking and maintaining a positive attitude.
Recreational players experience the same sorts of problems with their self-confidence. Have you ever been in the club championships or a tight tiebreak and had thoughts like "I can't win this" or "I know I will double fault and lose the match"? Fortunately, recreational players can use the same techniques that the pros use to develop their self-confidence and maintain a positive attitude.
Tennis Player's Litany. In order for muscles to get stronger, they have to be exercised. The same holds true for the "self-confidence muscle". One exercise I have developed working with tennis players is the Tennis Player's Litany (see side box).... more

Shoulder injuries are one of the most common problems in sports, whether recreational or professional. An activity in which the arm is used in repetitive or overhead movements can precipitate shoulder bursitis or tendinitis. This includes sports such as swimming, baseball, football and tennis. Sporting news frequently describes professional athletes who cannot compete because of shoulder bursitis and tendinitis. Windsurfers are also at risk. The shoulder is constantly stressed during sailing, whether it is waterstarting, jibing, or up hauling. Shoulder bursitis/tendinitis is also referred to as “impingement syndrome”. Impingement refers to the trapping of the soft tissues of the shoulder, which leads to painful inflammation. The shoulder joint is stabilized by a group of four muscles called the rotator cuff. The muscles are the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis. The tendons of these muscles (a tendon is a tissue which attaches muscle to bone) pass through a very tight channel between the head of the humerus (the upper arm bone) and the acromion process ... more

SLUMPS IN COMPETITIVE SPORTS
Performance slumps are one of the most common, yet mysterious, phenomena in sports. Typically viewed as unexplained drops in performances, slumps are a source of concern for athletes and coaches. Despite its visible place in the collective psyche of the athletic community, little is known about the causes or cures for performance slumps. As a consequence, this article will look at how athletes and coaches may prevent, identify, and overcome slumps.
What is a Slump?
Slumps are used to describe a wide variety of performance declines. As a result, there has been no clear definition of what a slump really is. For example, Webster's New Collegiate Dictionary (Merriam-Webster, 1974) defines a slump as "a period of poor or losing play by a team or individual" (p. 1095). However, this definition lacks precision. Several factors must be considered in defining slumps. First, ability is important. That is, if the team is always lousy, their poor play would not be a slump. As such, current performance must always be compared to a... more