Sgt. Psycho
Sgt. Psycho led a Physical Readiness Test (PRT) preparation training session on Thursday September 11, 2008 from 7:00 – 8:30 pm at NBS Gym in Raleigh, NC.
Sgt. Psycho will lead PRT preparation training on September 18, 2008.
Injured Reserve
Psycho 10 (Psychette) has been transferred to the injured reserve due to chronic back pain from an old injury.
Psychette
Psycho 46 has been transferred to the injured reserve pending his recovery from a bicycle accident resulting in bone fractures.
Psycho 46
2008 Physical Readiness Test
The 2008 Psycho Squad Physical Readiness Test (PRT) will be conducted on Thursday December 4, 2008 from 7:00 – 8:30 pm. Squad members who pass the PRT remain in Psycho Squad. Those who fail the PRT will be transferred to the WUSSY Squad. Sgt. Psycho will be renamed Sgt. Slacko and lead the WUSSY Squad. His mission will be to ensure all Wussies pass the PRT and are returned to Psycho status.
Wussifer, first cousin of Lucifer, has been attached to Psycho Squad as Motivation & Morale Officer. He recently graduated with honors from the University of Hades with a Ph.D. in Extreme Motivational Psychology. Wussifer holds the rank of Oberführer and commanded the 9th Special Operations Group, Army of Hades before his assignment to Psycho Squad.
Oberführer Shoulder Board
9th SOG shoulder patch
9th SOG calling card
9th SOG Motto – “Roast’em, toast’em, stick’em with a pitchfork!”
Oberführer Wussifer was awarded the Iron Pitchfork (First Class) decoration for bravery at the Battle of Brimstone.
Iron Pitchfork 1st Class
Oberführer Wussifer will motivate Psycho Squad WUSSIES and contribute to BLOG articles.
Unexcused Absences from Training
Effective September 4, 2008, Psycho Squad members are allowed two unexcused absences from scheduled training sessions per calendar year (January 1 – December 31). Members who exceed the allowed number of unexcused absences will be expelled from Psycho Squad.
Contact Sgt. Psycho if you are going to miss a scheduled training session.
Viewer Poll
Win a free Psycho Squad tee shirt including mailing. Offer restricted to the first five winners based on Email timestamp.
Recruiting Call
Psycho Squad is looking for a “few good psycho recruits” ready to move to the next level of physical conditioning. Stop by and watch us in action on Thursday evenings from 7:00 – 8:30 pm.
Ladies are welcome! If you want to add a little something extra to your current workout program or “peak up” for an upcoming event, bring your gear and workout with us.
Psychette at the beach.
Psycho Squad workouts produce great Abs!
If you live within driving distance of NBS Gym (1249–C Wicker Drive Raleigh, NC 27604) and are interested in training with Psycho Squad, contact Amy, Mandy, or Wes at 919–821–7800 or by Email.
Wussville 4013
A small holding area called Wussville 4013 has been established to place those Psychos who devolve into “4013” status during training.
Assembly & Dismissal
Psycho Squad employs formal assembly and dismissal formations similar to those used by the U. S. Armed Forces.
Clubs
Psychos who meet the requirements are admitted into the 25 and 50 Clubs.
Training Music Recommendations
Viewers are invited to submit recommendations for training music to be played during training sessions. Recommended tracks will be screened for suitability. Explicit music is prohibited. Submit the names of non-explicit tracks only.
Submission format: Track; Artist; Album
Psycho Squad YouTube Channel
Psycho Squad
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Psycho Squad — 09/11/2008
click to see movie clip
R. I. P. of the Week
(rest-in-peace)
No R.I.P photo this week
Cautionary Note
The exercises and drills described in this BLOG may cause injury if performed incorrectly. Always train with a partner who can assist you if the need arises.
*** New Drills ***
No new drills.
Moment-of-Truth Test
The purpose of the “Moment-of-Truth” (M-O-T) test is to gauge the conditioning level and progress of participants.
No candidate names were submitted by Sgt. Psycho.
Weekly “Face-off” Winner
No face-off this week.
Selected Movie Clips
(click to view)
No clips this week.
PRT Preparation Training
[mouth pieces required]
Outside
* 1.02 mile (18 X 100 yd.) timed run.
* 200 yd. (10 X 50 yd.) timed run.
Inside
* Grave Digger push-ups
* Wall sit-ups (15 lb. medicine ball)
* Shoulder width push-ups
* Moving medicine ball push-ups
* Pull-ups
* 1–arm straddle lateral push-ups
* timed bent knee sit-ups (2 minutes)
*RT = round-trip
Quotes of the Week
“Keep saying you can do it, and you will!” — Captain Psycho
“Spirit…has fifty times the strength and staying power of brawn and muscle.” — Unknown
Until next week,
Captain Psycho
