Category Archives: Player Development

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D. Rose Spin Move and NASCAR an Athletic Breakdown

Due to the difficulty of the basketball “spin move” very few can create the power and control to produce in competition. Derrick Rose is the definition of power, he can create and transfer force better than any other PG in … Continue reading

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Keys to selceting performance professional

1. Education– is not everything but a person with a strong background will be able to help you in several areas and answer your questions. 2 Experience– Several ways to look at this. But longevity in the profession is key. … Continue reading

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The KEMBA Walker Step Back : A breakdown of the athletic movement

As soon as Kemba Walker made this shot against Pittsburgh during the Big East conference tournament, thousands of aspiring hoopers went right outside on their hoops, mimicking and imagining the moment being theirs. They attempted to cross over like Kemba, … Continue reading

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Improve your Performance with Proper Breathing

Insight on Proper Breathing The most basic function of life is breathing. We all breathe without having to think about how we are doing it or what muscles are producing this important function. On average, a healthy adult while at … Continue reading

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Playing against Globetrotters is a dream come true for Atkinson

Playing against Globetrotters is a dream come true for Atkinson Dan Hinxman (DHINXMAN@RGJ.COM) RENO GAZETTE-JOURNAL January 17, 2006 Galena High grad proud to be a National It was autograph day at the local mall for a handful of Harlem Globetrotters … Continue reading

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Never Outshine the Master

One day all great players will fall to the next- Respect the men that motivated you to achieve greatness- The ultimate form of respect is to compete as hard as you can against them- Below are some clips from Michael … Continue reading

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Keiser Performance for Basketball, with Video

Keiser performance equipment is a game changer. I have had the opportunity to work with Keiser performance for over 4 years at Sierra Strength & Speed. The ability to generate basketball specific training programs that use the pneumatic technology is … Continue reading

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Ice Skater for Lateral Power

Ice Skater for Basketball VIDEO With Audio From Mike Atkinson, Elite Pro Performance Campers at Holiday Handles Basketball camp go through warm-up with Performance trainer Mike Atkinson. 1. Proper single leg stance and landing 2. Extension through posterior chain 3. … Continue reading

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REV the Engine up! Dynamic Warm Up with Basketball

With winter approaching I recently had an early training session at 5am, so 10 minutes before i left I started my old SUV to warm up the engine and get the frost off the windshield. The car just responds so … Continue reading

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Knockout the Competition with Boxing Training for Basketball

Training for boxing is a great way to gain confidence, increase basketball performance through cross training in off season and implement new neural patterns and movements. Kids don’t punch people, punch bags. – Author Mike Atkinson The Crossover between Boxing … Continue reading

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