Dave Schmitz

Dave Schmitz, PT, CSCS, PES, has been writing, teaching and training how to implement resistance band training for rehabilitation, general conditioning, and performance since 1996. He is the founder and co-owner of Resistance Band Training— the leading band provider worldwide. Along with being a co-author of the Amazon bestseller, Total Body Breakthroughs, Dave is also the author and producer of numerous fitness & nutrition articles, E-books, DVDs. His passion is focused on trainers, clients, and athletes improve their body’s ability to handle momentum, gravity and ground reaction forces using elastic resistance. Dave also consults online with several high schools, universities, private performance training business and is also on the board of experts for the International Youth and Conditioning Association (IYCA).

Why Resistance Bands Are Perfect Strength Training Tools for Women’s Basketball Teams

There are several challenges, especially during the season, that come along with women’s basketball strength training at the high school or collegiate level. Access to the weight room for female [...]

2017-10-24|Basketball, Coaches, Strength Training|

Prevent ACL Injuries in Women’s Basketball with a Two-Step Deceleration Drill

There are several reasons why a female basketball player has a 50 percent greater likelihood of suffering a non-contact Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injury than her male counterparts. Many experts [...]