11/28/2022
Basketball requires an extreme amount of athleticism & skill. However, in my experience working with players, teams, & coaches, a common problem is the need to become stronger, quicker, more explosive, & more athletic. Also, nagging & season-ending injuries are all too common. In looking deeper, I've noticed the need for hoop athletes to place a greater priority on integrating a strength, speed, & athletic development program within their preparation process. Basketball enthusiasts are playing the game at a younger age & spending more time practicing basketball-specific skills, however, they are not allocating the time needed to build a more solid foundation of strength, speed, & athleticism, especially at a young age. Too often, in these situations, older athletes, even being more advanced, have developed some underlying condition or mechanical habit that limits their performance or causes an energy leak forcing the body to compensate which eventually leads to nagging pains and minor or major injury. It's critical for all aspiring athletes, to get involved or get assessed by a QUALIFIED Strength & Conditioning Coach in order to gauge current status & design a long-term plan to maximize athletic efficiency & minimize the risk of injury.