Soji James

Soji James is a strength and conditioning coach (CSCS) and basketball trainer based in New York City. He is also an assistant coach of the men's basketball team at Lehman College. He has a bachelors degree from SUNY New Paltz.

For more information check out http://sojitrainingsystems.com

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Ditch the Agility Ladder: Exercises To Develop Basketball Speed And Explosiveness

October 1, 2012 | Soji James

Unlike track and field and other traditional speed events, basketball speed is multidirectional and occurs in multiple planes. The difference between winning and losing a basketball game could be determined by a 50-50 ball, getting beat off a back door...

3 Basketball Guard Drills to Elevate Your Perimeter Play

September 24, 2012 | Soji James

As a guard, your three most important skills are ball-handling, shooting and playing defense. Perimeter players who consistently get to where they want on the floor, put the ball in the basket and prevent their opponents from scoring are in...

Elevate Your Game With Four Basketball Conditioning Drills

August 24, 2012 | Soji James

On the basketball court, fatigue can be your biggest enemy, even more than a tough opponent. Fatigue can lead to poor decision-making, defensive breakdowns and faulty technique in your offensive game. Worst case scenario: exhaustion can contribute to a season-ending...