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There’s a plethora of training tools out there to choose from when you are putting together your year plan.  One of my all time favorites is the weight vest, a great tool when your players are READY for them.  Incorporating weight vests into your teams training can build toughness and prepare your players for the demands of the upcoming season.  …

Some reasons for knee tendonitis: Lack of VMO strength Lack of Mobility in ankles and hips Lack of proper knee tracking in squat portion of jump Lack of deceleration strength In this article I’ll focus on lack of VMO strength (the muscles on the lower thigh that surround the top of the knee), which I think is the most common …

These 3 single leg exercises are great to do year around, helping to strengthen the muscles around the knee (preventing knee tendonitis), helps deceleration power (jumping up not out), and helps to maintain single leg strength. Thanks for viewing and creat a great day!   Go Bears! -Coach T

Thanks for visiting!!!!! Here are some basic plyometric exercises that done two times a week will increase your jumping ability. Make sure to keep your volume low, 2 sets of 5-8 reps will do wonders especially, if the quality of your movements are stressed. Thanks for checking out the vid, and create a great day!!! -Coach T

Probably one of the most dominating players of his time, Kobe Bryant can flat out elevate and finish plays. I have done some research on Kobe Bryants workouts and have put together a leg workout that will help you to jump higher and get up like Kobe!!! The weighted vest used in the video is an amazing training tool, worth …

Chest bump! Hope everyone is doing great! Here are 5 explosive leg exercises using the Trx that will have you jumping higher in no time!!! The Trx is absolutely amazing, if you don’t have this great tool you are selling yourself short! Whether your a personal trainer, strength coach, in season or off season, this exercise tool GETS RESULTS! Choose …

Chest Bump Everybody!!!! Sorry, it’s been so long since posting a vid, it’s hoop season and we are at the tail end preparing for the final push before playoffs!!!!!!! The Bulgarian Lunge has received much attention lately, it is also known as Rear Elevated Split Squat. A great exercise to incorporate on your lower body training days. Your back leg …

“Hang Pulls” are a great two foot exercise that can be done with a good amount of weight (if your strong enough) due to its limited range of motion. Make sure you have good alignment; shoulder blades back, knuckles down, back set, knees bent (jumping position), and drive the bar up, finishing with a shrug. You can leave the ground …