Courtney Campbell
Courtney Campbell is the owner of Train to Ball and the head strength and conditioning coach for boys basketball at Gainesville High School (Gainesville, Fla.) He earned his bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Florida, where he served as a graduate assistant strength and conditioning coach, working with basketball, golf and tennis athletes. Follow him on Twitter or at http://traintoball.com.
November 19, 2012 |
Courtney Campbell
Do you huff and puff your way around the court after halftime? LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Dwayne Wade and other elite NBA players train to outperform their opponents in the fourth quarter, when the game is on the line.
Despite the...
November 5, 2012 |
Courtney Campbell
Excelling at this season's basketball tryouts requires dedication and planning. Don't let all your hard preparation work go to waste. Use these tips to impress your coaches, make the team and crack the starting lineup.
Understand Your Strengths and Weaknesses
Recognize where...
September 30, 2012 |
Courtney Campbell
Not many sports require extreme conditioning like the game of basketball. Hard work is what separates great players from good and good from average. If you hope one day to make it professionally, you should only be satisfied if you're the best-conditioned...
September 29, 2012 |
Courtney Campbell
In my previous article on hip mobility for basketball, I discussed the wide variety of motions players need on the court and why hip mobility is crucial for changing direction quickly and defending great offensive players. (See Train like Dwight...
September 27, 2012 |
Courtney Campbell
Basketball players use a wide variety of motions on the court. Moving quickly and fluidly requires hip mobility for changing direction quickly and defending great offensive players. A focus on hip stretches will make your joints feel comfortable and stable...
Injuries can happen to any athlete. They prevent you from enjoying the sport you love, decrease your performance level and sometimes end your career. However, you can limit the chance of injuries with proper training and prevention methods. A healthyplayer...
In a previous article, I discussed how to get more out of your basketball strength training. Here, I show you how to organize and balance your exercises. Follow these guidelines during your basketball workouts to improve your performance on the...
Become a better basketball player this off-season by maximizing your time in the weight room. Get more out of your off-season basketball workouts with the following five tips:
1. Focus Your Effort
Before you start training, analyze your game to identify...
Whether you're the best player on your team or you hold down a spot at the end of the bench, you always have room for improvement. Elite players like Kevin Durant and LeBron James work tirelessly to improve their skills,...
Improving your game requires making time for dedicated practice focused on fundamentals and decision-making skills. If you decide to attend one of the many available summer basketball camps, you should expect to learn and improve your basketball fundamentals—including ball handling,...