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Individual Users:
• Shaquille O'Neal - Men's Health Magazine
Medical Professionals:
• Warren Anderson, M.S., C.S.C.S.
• Lance Munksgard, M.A., A.T.C.
• David Oliver, A.T.C./L, C.S.C.S.
• Rock Thorn of Baseball Performance Center of Atlanta Georgia
• Mike Poidomani - Strength and Conditioning Coordinator for Western Michigan University
Letter: Warren Anderson, MS, CSCS
April 28, 2000
Gary Graham
Contemporary Design Co.
10005 Mt. Baker Hwy.
P.O. Box 5089
Glacier, WA 98244-5089
Dear Gary:
Every year around this time, I like to write you and keep you updated on how our NFL Combine Training progressed and specifically how
integral the Shuttle 2000 and Shuttle MVP have been to our training protocols.
This year we had 5 first round draft picks and they all recorded the highest vertical jumps of their respective careers. Four of the
five recorded the fastest 40 yd times of their careers. One player in particular showed tremendous improvements. Eric Flowers of Arizona
State University moved up from a projected third round pick to the 27th pick of the first round. Eric improved his vertical jump from
28" to 34" while also increasing his weight from 250 lbs. To 274 lbs. Gary, I honestly have to credit the Shuttle for the bulk
of his improvement in the vertical jump. Our functional training and core stabilization program probably played a significant role. But
nothing replaces jumping like jumping, especially in a loaded, horizontal plane with minimal joint forces.
Over the past thirteen years, we have seen the same, consistent results in athletes we have trained using the Shuttle. Improvements
ranging from 2" to 5" in the vertical jump. I appreciate that you can teach elements of jumping using the Shuttle,
particularly achieving full hip extension and eccentric components, while also reinforcing minimal ground time reactions.
In our new facility, we've also been able to utilize the Shuttle with a number of Olympic athletes such as swimmers, pole vaulters, and
bobsledders. Swimmers in particular favor training on the Shuttle because of the body position specific to starts in swimming.
Gary, thanks again for devising and continually upgrading a superior product. As you know, we also operate a physical therapy clinic
which we have utilized the Shuttle. It has been equally effective in the rehabilitation setting as in the performance setting. In our
opinion, the shuttle is one of the few effective tools that can serve such a diverse population, ranging from an 80 year old arthritis
patient or a 21 year old pro football player.
Please give Heather our regards.
Profesionally,
Warren Anderson, MS, CSCS
Director
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Letter: Lance Munksgard, M.A., A.T.C.
June 27, 2000
Contemporary Design Company
1005 MT. Baker Hwy.
P.O. Box 5146
Glacier, WA 98244
Dear Contemporary Design Company,
The Athletic Training Staff here at Mercyhurst College purchased a Shuttle MVP in January of 2000. Our expectations consisted of
combining a leg press and plyometric tool that would be versatile in all phases of rehabilitation. We have been very impressed with the
Shuttle MVP in the six months we have used it in our training room.
The Shuttle MVP has allowed us to progress athletes in the beginning phases of rehab with light progressive resistive exercise, muscle
re-education, range of motion, and stretching. Throughout the later phase of rehab, it has provided us with a tool to perform plyometric
programs and incorporate the Shuttle MVP as a section of our functional test.
The Staff Athletic Trainers here at Mercyhurst have been excited about using our Shuttle MVP and would recommend it as a great piece of
equipment in any training room or sportsmedicine facility. We would also like to thank the very professional staff at Contemporary
Design company for all their help and such a good product.
Sincerely,
Lance Munksgard, MA, ATC
Mercyhurst College Athletic Trainer
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Article Excerpt: Shaquille
O'Neal
MEN'S HEALTH, May 1995 - Page 106
Superior Court
How NBA Legend Shaquille O'Neal Stands Tall in the land of giants.
By David Zinczenko
Build a Strong Base
Basketball players need strong legs to hold their ground under the boards and move quickly around the court. O'Neal says he's not crazy
about weight lifting but makes an exception for a leg press machine called the Shuttle MVP. It's similar to a standard leg press, but
you use it while lying flat on your back, legs parallel to the floor. It works the quadriceps, hamstrings and calves without taxing
overworked joints. Before practice, O'Neal does 5 to 10 minutes of "strides" across the court, walking with giant steps to
build leg strength and stamina. Throughout practice he does a lot of sprinting, which helps him develop the speed to move up and down
the court quickly.
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Letter: David Oliver, A.T.C./L, C.S.C.S.
October 19, 1999
Gary Graham, President
Contemporary Designs
P.O. Box 5089
10005 Mt. Baker Hwy.
Glacier, WA 98244
Dear Gary,
On behalf of all of us at the Sport Specific Training Group, I would like to thank you for your continued support of our company and for
your outstanding products. Last year when we began putting together our list of equipment for our state of the art training facility in
Orlando, Florida, the Shuttle MVP was the top of the list. After 6 years as the Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Orlando Magic
and now working with athletes at the high school, college, Olympic, and pro levels I have seen the benefits of Shuttle training first
hand. The Shuttle MVP could very well be the most important piece of equipment in our facility. Keep up the great work and I look
forward to doing business with you in the future.
Yours in sports,
David Oliver, ATC/L, CSCS
Founder and Director of Sports Performance
Sport Specific Training Group
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Phone interview with Rock Thorn owner of Baseball Performance Center of Atlanta Georgia
January 10 2001
Rocky sees himself as a performance enhancement specialist and has had a Shuttle MVP for two years. He owns and runs the Baseball
Performance Center in Atlanta Georgia, where his client group is from 13 year olds to professional players.
He has a 1200 square foot facility and plans to expand it to 3000 sq. ft. at which time he plans to order one or more shuttle MVP's. He
does not do PT work but refers it to Walter Smith at Georgia Tech.
His busy time is from December to February where he uses the MVP for improving linear speed, lateral quickness, explosive first step,
vertical jump, side jumps and power. He say's he has players perform plyometrics, one and two leg hops, lateral hops, calf raises,
over-speed running in place and leg press exercises on the Shuttle MVP.
He particularly likes to use the Shuttle MVP as a leg press. He thinks it's much better and safer than any other leg press, especially
for the kids. If there were only enough room for one piece of equipment in his facility he would choose the Shuttle MVP.
Rocky says the Shuttle MVP is his best piece of equipment and welcomes phone calls for referrals. However, he usually will have to call
back since he is so busy, he works 7 days a week.
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July 5, 1995
To Whom It May Concern:
My name is Michael Poidomani and I am the Strength and Conditioning Coordinator at Western Michigan University, a prominent member of
the Mid-American Conference. The purpose of this letter is to discuss the multi-faceted Shuttle MVP from Contemporary Designs.
Last November, we opened the doors to our new facility in the University Arena. In designing this facility, I took a chance with the
Shuttle MVP, a piece of equipment that I did not know all that much about. Much to my surprise, however, it is the most popular piece of
equipment in the Weight Room. I use the shuttle for every athlete (male and female) and I am in the process of writing a protocol to
increase jump height and jump endurance. I would be happy to discuss the methods in which the Shuttle MVP is being used here at Western.
In closing, my only regret in designing Western's new Weight Room is that I only purchased one Shuttle MVP. I can guarantee if we expand
our facilities and re-design our other Weight Rooms, the first purchase order will be for another Shuttle MVP.
If I can be of any assistance, please feel free to contact me at 616/387-3436, or write me at:
Western Michigan University
University Arena
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
Sincerely,
Mike Poidomani
Strength and Conditioning Coordinator
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