Brian on off-seaon training: “I run 3-5 miles four days a week, and I work with weights six days a week. I concentrate on a lot of upper body work; it helps me hold the ball under pressure, and in general, weight training gives me confidence.” Not bad advice for young players looking for some conditioning advice. It’s also not bad advice for a 29 year old who plays co-ed indoor once a week then complains about how out of shape he is.

And Brian, why is conditioning important?

“It’s a matter of desire with me. I want to always be in shape because there’s the possibility that I might get a call at any time to play with the National Team.”

Anyone know if Brian ever made it to the National Team? Kinda lost track of him after the Fall 96 TSI Catalog.

I remember this Frankie Hejduk. This was the Frankie Hejduk that used to do that Reggae Ska after he scored goals.

Nowadays Frankie’s made a name for himself with the US National team and winning MLS Cup for the Crew…chugging beers with fans hasn’t hurt his rep either.