by Alan Stein
11. August 2008 05:50
I know it has been a while since my last entry, so I wanted to drop a quick line to stay in touch. Summer is flying by!
For the past few weeks I have been doing what I do towards the end of every summer… going through countless training DVD’s, notes, books, websites, and college/pro training manuals and refreshing (and reminding) myself of quality drills and exercises to implement this up coming pre-season with the players and teams I work with. While I certainly love to pick up new tricks, it is just as satisfying to be reminded of some old tricks that still work well that I haven’t used in a while. The term “oldie but goodie” definitely rings true. I take my professional development very seriously and am always trying to learn new stuff – coaching techniques, drills, exercises, modalities, etc. As long as a drill or exercises can be done safely, efficiently, and progressively and it makes my players better… I USE IT!
On a scheduling note, I leave this Thursday for Sao Paulo, Brazil with a team of Nike all star players and coaches, many of whom I got the opportunity to work with this summer at the Nike Skills Academies. We are going to Brazil for 10 days to work out, play 5-6 games, and put on clinics for area players and coaches. It promises to be an amazing experience!
When I get back I will make sure to check in with the details of the trip as well as give an end of summer wrap up. I will also give you a behind the scenes preview of the fall and winter, as there are a lot of really exciting things going on, not only with me, but with basketball in general.
For now, enjoy the Olympics (go USA!) and take advantage of your last couple of weeks of summer.
If you would like to contact me about this blog, my MVP Vertical Jump Training DVD, my training and/or camps and clinics, please email me at Alan@StrongerTeam.com. I will respond as quickly as possible!
Train hard. Train smart.
Alan Stein, CCS, CSCS
Vertical Jump Expert