May 12, 2019
by NYWA
Danny reviews his performance at his meet at Sacred Heart University and discusses his training–focusing on solidifying the foundation of your technique.
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November 30, 2018
by NYWA
Years ago, I remember having lunch in NY with a colleague from South Africa. After having a starter salad and waiting for our main course, he commented to me that he wondered why US restaurants always serve the salad first and not with your main course. He said he preferred eating his salad alongside his meal, not before it.
This memory came back to me during a recent training session.
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June 19, 2018
by NYWA
NYWA’s Head Coach Danny Casey sat down with Crossfit 845 to talk about approaching fitness with patience, chasing weaknesses in the gym, and his coaching philosophies.
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February 26, 2018
by NYWA
Our friends at Silverback Radio took a moment to interview Coach Casey about goal setting, how he defines health & mindset as they relate to achieving success in olympic weightlifting training, and his most important message to his weightlifters. Listen below!
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December 21, 2017
by NYWA
With the recent release of the latest Star Wars movie, I vividly recall watching the original Star Wars with the climactic scene where Luke Skywalker is the Rebellion’s last hope to destroy the Death Star. When the time came take the critical shot, Luke is advised by Obi-Wan Kenobi to turn off the guidance system and trust the Force when taking the shot. At the time, I could not believe he would turn off the computer. But, of course he did, and later we realize that was the only possible path to success.
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August 3, 2017
by NYWA
Weightlifting is arguably one of the most difficult sports on the planet. The reason I say that is because there is no individual or team sport that demands as much intense, mental focus and clarity than weightlifting.
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