And I've learned that defense is really essential because good defense makes the offense easier. Just a little thing like keeping your hands up on defense makes a difference. I watch a lot of film of past games and I can see places where if I had had my hands up the pass inside wouldn't have been so easy. Melzer admits, also, that he's got a lot to learn. He says he plans to work out with the weights during the summer.
Strength is important.
I was only 185 pounds at the beginning of last year, but I'm up to 215 now because of weight lifting. I'm also going to do some speed work in the off season. Somedays more than otheres. I am very pleased with the way Richard is dealing with his classroom and athletic time committments and the committments necessary in his personal life. Rich's grades have been quite good.