An 8-Week Training Program for a Higher Vertical Jump
The vertical jump is a benchmark test to help determine athleticism and power. In addition to helping to determine athleticism and power, it is also a...
Battle Rope Training For Athletes
Battle ropes offer benefits for anyone looking to improve their conditioning and overall work capacity. The accessibility to battling ropes, which are now found in most training facilities, and the [...]
Low Impact vs High Impact Training
Sports can often be tough on the body. Whether you are transitioning into the season or just having your season wrap up, viewing your training from a different perspective can [...]
4 Exercises (with extras) to Boost Your Basketball Vertical Jump Height
A powerful explosive vertical leap and dynamic agility are mandatory for basketball. All basketball sport-specific movements require it. For example, shooting, blocking, rebounding, etc. Unfortunately, merely practicing vertical jumping won't [...]
Basketball Neural Warm-Up
Neural warm-ups are essential. They will produce higher performance and give you the edge you need on the court before the game. However, just standing in line shooting free throws, [...]
3 Quick Athleticism-Building Wins for Basketball Players
I’m not a fan of phrases like hacks or quick wins because it gives the impression that something meaningful can be achieved quickly and easily. However, I’m a big believer [...]
Neck Training: The Missing Component to Your Training
What do you think of training for football, soccer, basketball, or lacrosse? Most likely it consists of some form of agility drills, workout routine, or technique practice, all of which [...]
Importance of Sports Performance Training for Youth Athletes
Sports Training goes beyond the gym and is more than just doing bench press and squats. Many general exercises are great to develop strength, speed, power, and explosive movement. However, [...]
3 College Strength Coaches Explain the Biggest Training Mistakes Made by High School Athletes
Are you prepared to make the jump to collegiate sports? Most of what you do on the field during high school is to prove to a college coach that you [...]
The Pros and Cons of AAU Basketball
I've been coaching and playing basketball all of my life. I played basketball on an AAU team, as well as high school and college teams. I have watched my daughter [...]