Category Archives: Youth Developement

Does your Game have an Invisible Ceiling?

Feb

2012

Outcome and Expectation When we are young our sport environment bestows upon us certain beliefs and expectations that may encourage or discourage our personal growth in many aspects of life and sports. Our sport environment and genetic make up are … Continue reading →

Posted in Performance, Youth Developement | Tagged attraction, Basketball Mind, Basketball Performance, basketball performance training, belief systems, performance training, Positive thinking, Training | Leave a comment

Get YOUR timing down with “Thirty Three”

Feb

2012

“Thirty Three” Is a new spin on the classical basketball game “Tip it” . In the original game of “Tip it” the objective is for each player to catch the ball after a shot attempt from another player with both … Continue reading →

Posted in Player Development, Youth Developement | Tagged 33, agility for basketball, basketball game, Mike Atkinson, sierra strength and speed, thirty three, timing for basketball, tip it, youth development | Leave a comment

Playing against Globetrotters is a dream come true for Atkinson

Mar

2011

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 →

Posted in Player Development, Youth Developement | Tagged basketball, globetrotters, Mike Atkinson, new york nationals, washington generals | Leave a comment

Ice Skater for Lateral Power

Jan

2011

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 →

Posted in Camps/Clinics, Player Development, Sports Training, Uncategorized, Youth Developement | Tagged basketball movement, Basketball Performance, camp, injury prevention, karate kid, lateral power, lateral series, Seattle, seattle basketball camp, stability, stance | Leave a comment

The “Swiss Army Knife Player”

Oct

2010

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 →

Posted in Basketball News, NBA, Performance, Player Development, Youth Developement | Tagged basketball, Basketball Performance, basktball training, everett, high school, Las Vegas basketball, Lateral movement, lateral speed, Mike Atkinson, nba, northwest basketball, oscar robertson, premierball.com, Reno, Reno Basketball, Seattle, Shabazz Muhammad, skill development, swiss army knife, Vegas | Leave a comment

Fuel up Early, Ball Hard Later

Sep

2010

Author- Joe Dibble, RD Scenario: Justin B is a high school basketball player. Each day he wakes up late and rushes to school, skipping breakfast. He eats a sandwich around noon. Justin rarely drinks water, choosing soda instead. He goes to … Continue reading →

Posted in Nutrition, Performance, Youth Developement | Tagged Basketball Performance, breakfast, focus, food, Hawaii, joe dibble, Las Vegas, rd, Reno, sierra strength, sport performance, Washington | Leave a comment

Lock up like an All Pro- Defensive Stance Review

Aug

2010

I know you are thinking, why is there a picture of NFL All Pro Darrelle Revis matched up with one of the best athletes on the planet Ochocinco in a basketball blog? The answer is simple. One of the hardest … Continue reading →

Posted in Injury prevention, Performance, Sports Specific Training, Sports Training, Strength Training, Uncategorized, Workouts, Youth Developement | Tagged Basketball Performance, Basketball personal training, cross training, defense, defensive stance, elite, high school, Las Vegas, Mike Atkinson, nfl, power, premierball, stance | Leave a comment

How to use a furniture slider for hoops, Volume 1

Aug

2010

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 →

Posted in Performance, Sports Training, Strength Training, Uncategorized, Workouts, Youth Developement | Tagged basketball, Basketball Performance, Basketball personal training, basktball training, everett, Hawaii, high school, hoops, lahainaluna, Las Vegas, Mike Atkinson, nba, Nevada, power, premierball, Reno, Seattle, sierra strength, Speed, Washington | Leave a comment

Washington State, Attention Do not miss out!

Aug

2010

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