Author Archives: Michael Atkinson

About Michael Atkinson

Mike Atkinson,CSCS, is the owner of Elite Pro Performance and the on court performance director at Sierra Strength & Speed. Considered to be a specialist of Keiser performance equipment, Mike is known as a hybrid basketball performance trainer focusing on strength, movement, and basketball fundamentals. Atkinson’s experience and current work with NBA Player Development Specialist Aubrey McCreary has given him a unique set of skills to train players on sports specific patterns and positioning at a professional level. Atkinson’s training experience includes work with numerous NBA draftees, multiple Division 1 athletes, and other professional clients. He has also worked as a performance consultant in the NBA Development League and has directed basketball performance training camps and clinics for youth athletes on the West coast.
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Thoughts from the first couple weeks of Season.

This season is upon us..Early thoughts 1. Talent can win early however a seasoned team can beat a young talented team early and often. Role players and glue guys are the most valuable component to winning. Lack of support for … Continue reading

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November Rain

Hoops Season is in the air. Yesterday I had a packed day at Sierra Strength and Speed in Reno NV, full of Athletes in their final preparations and adjustments in training to fine tune their performance. For my most consistent … Continue reading

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Columbia Athletic CLub, Sports Specific Training

Bball_Flyer_2-1 Originally uploaded by Elite Pro Performance Come workout with our top National Trainer Carlos Humphrey.@ Columbia Athletic Club. Check the flier! ARE YOU ELITE?

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Athlete First. Volume II. Clinic Reno,NV..Nov 7th,2009

> Athlete First Baketball Clinic, Vol. 2 November 7th,2009@ Sierra Strength and Speed (Reno,NV) Limited to 20 participants per Session! Get Ready for Basketball Season.Designed for players of all Skill levels.Drills Based upon Athletic Development and Experience. ONE DAY ONLY … Continue reading

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>Elite Pro Performance. What makes us different.

>Elite Pro Performance has been the trendsetter for basketball training. We are professionals who are specialized in the skills to take athletes and their abilities to the next level. The difference is experience and quality of our Trainers and Staff. … Continue reading

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>New EPP Video Warm-Up 2.0..

>This warmup is for advanced athletes, Do not attempt without a professional trainer or coach. Stretch in the Hamstring, Hip Flexor and core activator Key Positioning Cues:Tall ChestBack leg is pressing through the ground, firing the Glute.

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>Number 3 New Orleans- Workout

> You might recognize some of the drills- Either you train or you don’t Are you Elite?

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>Pre Season Tips

>Few Tips for Preseason training KEEP using the Dynamic Warm up, so often I ask athletes did you warm up?( 9 out of 10 time not really) Intake of Calories, A car does not run without gas are you a … Continue reading

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>HowToPlayProBasketball.com

> I did a hour and fifteen minute interview with this website. It was a great time, they EDITED!!! for Promo only since it is subscription based service. Here is some photos and other images with the interview attached.

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>Athlete First. Volume One. Clinic Reno,NV

>www.Sierrastrength.com www.EliteProPerformance.com www.nextstephoops.com Athlete First Basketball Clinic, Vol 1. One Day, Intensive ClinicLimited to 12 participants per Session! Get Ready for Basketball Season.Designed for players of all Skill levels.Drills Based upon Athletic Development and Experience.ONE DAY ONLY Where:Sierra Strength and … Continue reading

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