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January 20, 2017
Rest and recovery
Those in sports often must consider the time they spend practicing while balancing all the other aspects of their lives. Oftentimes, sleep goes by the wayside. Competitive results and athletic performance are highly reliant on sleep. Sleep is just a...
October 6, 2016
Physically preparing athletes for the season ahead
Most people want to be given a plan, but I think it would help more in the long run to give coaches the principles to build their own performance programs moving forward. Here are three keys to getting players ready for the season: Build a plan t...
June 7, 2016
Culture is king when building a successful program
I've had some amazing opportunities over the last 10 years, working with some of the best people players and organizations in the world. And as I write this piece, I'm in the midst of a huge transition to Liberty University as the men's basketball st...
January 13, 2016
Recovering from high ankle sprains
Ankle ligament sprains are the most common cause of sports-related disability. The majority of these injuries are associated with an “inversion” mechanism of injury, which is inward rolling of the outer border of the foot. A high ankle sprain is...
January 13, 2014
Winning starts off the court
Although winning is the world's ultimate quantifiable standard for the word winner, there is more to the story. This is one of my favorite topics to write about, as it's the difference maker for players and programs all over the world. Let's take a ...
January 13, 2014
Staying in postseason shape
As we head toward the postseason, the stakes grow higher and higher. With March Madness looming just around the corner, coaches and players alike are looking for every advantage. Just as coaches meticulously prepare scouting reports and game plans, ...
January 13, 2014
Refueling your athletes
What athletes do nutrition-wise following hard workouts is just as important as the physical efforts they undertake. It can, in fact, determine the quality of the next day's training session, as well as positively or negatively impact their abilities...
January 13, 2014
Maximizing your conditioning sessions
School has started, which means its time to organize your preseason workouts. In addition to maximizing strength and explosiveness training, your primary concern is to condition your team for the upcoming season. You might not have all of your potent...
June 2, 2010
Shooting for success during the offseason
I've seen many summer program workouts that specify an amount of shots each player should shoot. Shoot 100 threes, 20 jump shots, 20 jump shots off the dribble, 20 jump shots off a move, 20 bank shots, and then 10 free throws. These are very good,...
October 28, 2009
Reggie Miller’s ‘Shooting-Off-The-Dribble’ workout
Each player starts with a spin out and catch on the perimeter anywhere from 15 feet to 3 or 4 feet outside the arc using the whole court. The players should use a variety of set ups — catch and rip, jab, catch and lift, shot fake. The player needs...
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