Event Title
Strength and Conditioning Program for NBA Power Forwards and Centers
Presentation Type
Poster/Portfolio
Presenter Major(s)
Exercise Science
Mentor Information
Amy Crawley
Department
Movement Science
Location
Kirkhof Center KC18
Start Date
10-4-2013 12:00 PM
End Date
10-4-2013 1:00 PM
Keywords
Health
Abstract
Throughout the history of the NBA, winning teams have always had a dominant power forward/center. An athlete at this position needs to be extremely skilled at defense, rebounding, and scoring. These attributes are best developed through an intense training regimen that is designed to improve strength, speed, and jumping ability. The purpose of this presentation was to provide a comprehensive training program that would help power forwards and centers be at peak physical performance for competition. Throughout the training protocol, it would be important to evaluate performance will be compared to baseline data to assess the effectiveness of the program. Due to a lack of access to NBA players this training program cannot yet be applied to its designated athletic population. This training regimen strives to inform the way an elite coaching staff trains and prepares their athletes to compete at highest level of basketball.
Strength and Conditioning Program for NBA Power Forwards and Centers
Kirkhof Center KC18
Throughout the history of the NBA, winning teams have always had a dominant power forward/center. An athlete at this position needs to be extremely skilled at defense, rebounding, and scoring. These attributes are best developed through an intense training regimen that is designed to improve strength, speed, and jumping ability. The purpose of this presentation was to provide a comprehensive training program that would help power forwards and centers be at peak physical performance for competition. Throughout the training protocol, it would be important to evaluate performance will be compared to baseline data to assess the effectiveness of the program. Due to a lack of access to NBA players this training program cannot yet be applied to its designated athletic population. This training regimen strives to inform the way an elite coaching staff trains and prepares their athletes to compete at highest level of basketball.