Tag Archives: Seattle

Fueling Basketball Players

A small High School female player training for an hour a day may need only 2,000 calories per day but a 7 foot professional player may need up to 6,000 to 7,000 calories per day. Male athletes who train for … Continue reading

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Keiser Power For Basketball, Football tuck to Bull Hop

Part of the Basketball Power Series Trainer Mike Atkinson Resistance at 17% Body weight 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. … 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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EPP EVENT: 5th Annual Holiday Handles 2010, Pacific North West

DO NOT MISS OUT ON A HOLIDAY TRADITION! Holiday Handles by Elite Pro Performance Location : Columbia Athletic Club Click for Map Date: Dec. 20th – 22nd , 9am -12pm Grades: 3rd-8th Fee: $120 non-member $90 members One Day Drop … 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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DO You Pass the Eye Ball Test?

As I took my seat down on the plane after a (International Basketball League) game against the Santa Barbara Breakers (missed a triple double by 1 point), I could not help but overhear the man I was sitting next to … Continue reading

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The “Swiss Army Knife Player”

In training and basketball, I refer to the “Swiss Army Knife Player” to encourage growth in all areas.  I dedicate this to a 6’9” 240lb beast who is a smooth shooting guard at heart, or even better the 6’3” 175lb … Continue reading

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2 Hard 2 Guard-Defense to Offense with Drop Step

Athlete Type: Two sophomore athletes. Drill: Classic Drop Step Drill with an added defensive component. Coaching Note: Great to create match-ups that will challenge the partner. Note to athletes: We show misses and failed attempts to learn from our mistakes … Continue reading

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How to use a furniture slider for hoops, Volume 1

Above is a great way to use furniture sliders. Incorporated into every workout are ways to enjoy a drill but still have some fun. Here is a great way to take a power drill and involve the basketball. For the … Continue reading

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Washington State, Attention Do not miss out!

Had a great trip in the Northwest love the atmosphere,looking forward to Holiday Handles in December! Sign -Ups for Fall Training have begun at Columbia Athletic Club in Washington

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