Build Muscle In 2 Weeks
Basketball players constantly ask me how to gain weight. I respond by telling them that instead of focusing on weight gain, they should try to build muscle instead. If they only wanted to [...]
New Year’s Commitment
2020 is almost here! Let's make it the best year of our lives, because 2021 will be here before we know it. Most of my life I've started the new year with a [...]
Pre-Game Meal Formula
Topping off your power stores with a pre-game meal will ensure you have energy to compete late into the fourth quarter. While there’s not a magic meal that works for everyone, I’m going [...]
Top 7 Basketball Foods
Making it to the championship in a weekend tournament can be a grind. To play your best in every game, you need to pack basketball foods that rehydrate and refuel. Nutrition doesn’t have [...]
Strength For Rebounding
Great rebounders don’t wait for the ball to come to them… they go get it. Strength for rebounding requires mobility and stability above your head in every direction. While general strength exercises are [...]
Reduce ACL Tears
If you play basketball, you probably know someone who has torn their ACL. Although we can't prevent injuries, we can reduce ACL tears by using a well-rounded training program. This week I'm sharing [...]
Basketball Warm-Up Progression
I used to have athletes perform a basketball warm-up by doing light activity followed by static stretching at center court. The problem with this routine is that after sitting and stretching for ten [...]
Basketball Core Workout
If you’re playing shirts & skins this summer, you'll need a basketball core workout to get you looking and performing your best. Before you begin training, make sure the workout program is basketball-specific. [...]
Get Quicker For Defense
We’ve all heard that defense wins championships. But how do you become a better defender? Is it technique, athleticism or desire? Keep reading and find out how to get quicker for defense. [...]
The Magic Of A Goal Map
How bad do you want to reach your goal? Bad enough to write it down and place it where you’ll see it day and night? Do you want it enough to work towards [...]