Meet the Athletes: Ryan Theyard and Christian Campbell

Ryan and Christian are apart of our NFL Combine and Pro Day Training Program here at Traction Sports Performance. These defensive backs join us in hopes of being the most prepared they can be for their respective Pro Days. Meeting 8 weeks ago, these training partners turned friends work out 6 days a week, alongside other NFL hopefuls.

Ryan Theyard attended Jackson State and will have his Pro Day on March 24th, and Christian Campbell is a Georgia Tech alum and will have his Pro Day on March 11th. We are lucky to be apart of their journey as athletes and men, and we wish them LUCK on their big days!

Lets get to know them better!
 

1. What do you like most about coming to train at Traction?
R: One thing I like about coming to Traction is that the workouts are never easy so it pushes you to be the best version of yourself.
C: I like coming to Traction because of how much the staff is invested in all the athletes. 

2. What would you say is your biggest improvement since starting?
R: 
My biggest improvement has definitely been my foot work and technique on the L-Drill. (The L-Drill is a common drill used in Combines and Pro Days to show off a players speed and footwork, working around cones in an L-Shape)
C: My biggest improvement has been learning to be more explosive and dropping my weight in and out of breaks

3. What’s your LEAST favorite drill?
R: 
My least favorite drill is the 5 10 5. (Otherwise known as the Short Shuttle)
C: L-Drill

4. Whats something people don't know about you that would surprise them?
R: 
I’m a great bowler. 
C: One thing people don't know about me is that I love the movie "Napoleon Dynamite"
 

GOOD LUCK GUYS!