Thoroughbreds

This section is dedicated to the Athletes who follow the "Hard Work Mantality Of Success".

These athletes did not "sell out" to climate control or pretty packaging.

If you made this page, you earned it!

We commend these warriors.

Always prepared to WIN

"If success is achieved through money, leagacy, or self proclomation, it is no good. Hard work is the only answer"

---Matt Poe

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The famous "Patio", considered the "Beginning and the End" for some of the nation's top strength athletes. The secret "10 Commandments" of the Patio can be seen hanging on the French Doors in this picture.

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Josh Bryant (23) and Matt Poe (33) "Flex Down" on the first day of training for "The Strongest Man In America Contest"

"It is funny how REAL CHAMPIONS end up on THE PATIO"

(From Left To Right: Jack Dinker, Coach Poe, Will Denbo, and Bill Frazier)

Thanks For The Hard Work---Coach Poe

Ryan demonstrates perfect explosion as he throws weight.

Great job Ryan!

Reed Blackwell (4th from the right) stands proud after him and his team at Kent defeated Exeter, one of New England's most respected scholastic rowing teams.

Blake throws to Dane as he crashes to the ground.

Wesley, the youngest Thoroughbred, has an excellent throw with the big red plate.

Blake giving his all again....

Another great throw by Wesley.

Blake puking again....

Blake rolling around like a dog....

Dane watches as he release the weight to another distant location.

End of a hard days work (Ryan, Patrick, and Wesley).

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Some of the most dedicated young men I have worked with in 12 years. Your parents and coaches should be proud.
---Coach Poe

"HEART"

From Left >Harlin Hickerson, Blake Harris, Ben Scott, Bill Frazier, and Cody Duncan.

"I was very impressed with the INTENSITY and amazing improvment in just 2 weeks of the pole running of Trevecca's softball team. They met my mental challenge and were victorious"---Coach Poe

Lynous Wilkerson recovers from a "tibial plateau fracture" by executing balance beam work.

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Matt works on a set of 30 reps with 150 pounds in the hottest gym in Florida, "no shirt" required.

"3 sets of 10 is a joke. To build absolute strength endurance, one must handle the heaviest weight at the most amount of reps, actually embarking on the edges of superior mental training"---Sounds like Coach Poe.

Remember, VISUALIZATION!

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Harlin Hickerson of the University of the South explodes up hill on his last rep in 100 plus degree weather.

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Done.

Just a bunch of MEATHEADS!

This guy looks familiar.

Congratulations Josh on your bodybui.....I can't say that word, but you know what I mean.
---Poe

Blake puking again.

Ben Scott of the University of the South executes a perfect pushpress on the famous patio in 100 plus degree weather.

Hayes Johnson on his way to be an Olympic Swimmer.

Keep up the hard work!

Another warrior of the patio, Cody Duncan of Cumberland University works on his pushpress in the warmth of the patio.

Jack Poe leads Jack King, Marty Poe, and Eli King in some balance training at CPA.

Chris Sanders! You cannot escape my love!

Jackson Coursey pulls for "power" and Willie Coursey sprints for "speed".

Ben Scott prepares for Sewanne's football team.

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Female athletes from Tennessee and the surrounding states participate in The Poe Course For Speed Development at the nationally known softball training facility, ClubK.

Jeff McMahon brings his 60 Yard Dash from a 7.0 to 6.6 over the summer of 2005.

Michael T. Poe Jr. flying his glider while attempting to set state, national, and world aviation records for motorless flight. As an aviator and an athelete, he is a practioner of The Poe Course to improve cardiovascular and mental endurance during stressful six hour flights.

CPA's Jeff Orr executes a warm-up drill in 95 plus degree weather! What a champ!

My buddy Jordan Jones of Brentwood Academy works on explosive 40 yard dash starts! Great improvement!

All you need is some weight, a patio, and a HUMAN TANK to spot you!

Evan Petty enjoys riding the sled with his father Dr.Damon Petty at the helm. Evan might have found the secret to enjoying sledpulls.

Trevecca University's Best Attitude In The Weightroom Award Winner shows her "attitude" pulling a sled in 100 plus degree weather! What a champ!

Another satisfied member on my back patio, The Strongest Man In America by far!

Active Conditioning and Learning Program done at Hooptown in conjunction with Physiotherapy Associates.

Patrick Mehta, of MBA, executes a perfect hammer raise as he prepares for The Southern Bell!

Rebecca Lane works on a "triple extended movement" at ClubK weightroom.

Chris Sanders looking "pretty" before Coach Poe makes him feel "ugly".

Cooper Wallace (2nd from right) and Jake Slaughter (1st on right) show off their TV skills Coach Poe taught them at a very early age.

Jason Witten, All Pro, for the Dallas Cowboys started his speed development with Coach Poe while at the University of Tennessee.

Eli King executing his throwing drill in the sand. Eli is a National Wrestling Champion at age 6. Yes, he is 6!

Derrick Mason, All Pro and Former Tennessee Titan, experienced many workouts with Coach Poe and his training partner Chris Sanders in the famous "sandpit" at CPA.

Josh Evans, of the New York Jets, is helped up by his fellow player after recovering a Buffalo Bill fumble. Josh spent many hours on the track, in the sandpit, and on the field working with Coach Poe at CPA.

Athletes explode at the Fairview Basketball Program Jump School held by Matt Poe.

A 25 pound weight flying in the air at one of Coach Poe's throwing sessions. We wonder who threw this weight into outer space????

MBA's "John John" Eisen executes a perfect high knee and dorsiflexion of the foot as he "beats" the balance factor.

Lauren Huddleston "spots" her good friend "Marla" Haley.

Evan Seivers of Battle Ground Academy begins his "journey" to become a Poe Course finisher!

Lamanski Hall, former Viking and present CPA Strength and Football Coach, spent many hours in the sand and on the field developing speed with Coach Poe.