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.

>Interesting Blog From D-Trained AAU

>Startling Confessions By KEVIN CLARK When the season begins, many will learn something else: They don’t know how to play basketball. One system that prepares young American players for the pros, the Amateur Athletic Union, is, by most accounts, broken. … Continue reading

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>The Month of July

>As we get to the end of the busiest month for Basketball coaches,players and agents,scouts,trainers, camp directors,agents, scouts,parents. Follow Twitter: EliteProNV I must sit back and reflect on my month of July, Sierra Strength and SPeed in Reno seeing many … Continue reading

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>Sierra Strength, With the Big Boys..Check the link

>Sierra Strength and Speed

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>Sierra Strength and Speed.

>Northern Nevada’s Finest Training New Web Site.

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>A little Illustration on power.

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>Lebron Pre Game Workout

> Got this video from D-Trained’s Blog. I like the workout…However I think Lebron’s form could be worked on..My clients should recognize some of the workout. Shout out to “Full Timeout Blog”

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>Adversity

> We all have certain obstacles to overcome in life. Remember we have a choice. What’s your vision and goal? One Armed Basketball Player earns D1 Scholarship

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>Snake 2 Bucket

> Often with this drill we start with just three cones and focus on the start and stop. This clip offers an advanced athlete putting it all together. All high Intensity drills must keep form tight. Enjoy.Tip of the Iceberg.

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>High Altitude Gorilla 09

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>Memorial Day, Reno

>600 teams will be in Reno this week, I will be there doing my best Jerry Maguire.  Love this weekend get to meet with coaches and families and watch my local athletes compete on their AAU teams. Come find me … Continue reading

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