Apr 23
Yogi of the Month - Sam Colon
Sam Colon is the Director of Camps and Clinics at Bobby Valentine’s Sports Academy, Head Coach of a 15U AAU baseball team, Instructor, Fitness Trainer, Daddy and all around nice guy.
New to the Connecticut baseball scene, Sam is a highly regarded coach and instructor in Westchester County. He brings with him a strong baseball resume, see below. My son has taken lessons with Sam and came away from 30 minute lessons with knowledge and wisdom that will cary him through the season and beyond because Sam not only instructs skill but also strategy for baseball and for succeeding as an athlete on field and off.
Sam has just begun attending Dew Yoga classes with a commitment to make Yoga a part of his weekly routine, I am sure it will complement his active and busy life!
I asked him about his Yoga practice.
Q: How long have you been practicing Yoga?
A: 2 weeks
Q: What fills your time off the mat?
A: Baseball at Bobby V’s, my son on Thursday’s and Saturday’s, and food and drinks during the night’s I don’t do either.
Q: How has your yoga practice affected your life off the mat?
A:The two times that I have done it, has left me with a feeling of relaxation. Less stress, and more positive thinking
Q: what would you like to share with others about Yoga?
A: Yoga is about mind, body, and soul. That’s your own mind, body, and soul when you get to focus on yourself and no one else. It is a time to let yourself go, and that is where the real relaxation takes place.
Sam began his baseball career at Cardinal Spellman High School in the Bronx, where he was named to the NY All-City team. A 2002 graduate of Concordia College, Sam was a four-year starter twice being named captain and once earning All-American recognition for his outfield play. Sam helped lead Concordia to four straight regional appearances and three NYAC Championships, while leading the school in a number of hitting categories. In 2002 Sam received the NYCAC Scholar Athlete award along with three All-NYAC selections, and two All-Region selections. Over the past three years, Sam has coached for the Diamond Buddies in the WBA and in 2005 served as the Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach at Harrison High School.
To contact Sam about baseball, instruction or training, give him a call at BVSA or send him an e-mail at samcolon @ myway . com.
Visit BVSA website here.