Book Description
Designed for both male and female players, this book helps athletes develop the strength to set screens and convert three-point plays, the speed to run the court and get into position, the balance to change direction on a drive, the quickness to get loose balls and blow by a defender for easy baskets, and the explosive jumping power to block shots and grab rebounds. All of the 192 drills and exercises presented in 52-Week Basketball Training will help players · develop fitness in the off-season, · improve speed and power in the preseason, · maintain a high level of conditioning during the regular season, and · perform at peak abilities during postseason competition. The ready-to-use daily and seasonal programs provide all the conditioning support needed to develop a more dominant game. For coaches and players who want to train effectively and maximize their abilities, 52-Week Basketball Training is the ticket to the championship game.
From the Publisher
"Chip's book is excellent! It will help you condition properly to improve your game, decrease your chances of injury, and add years to your career. If you want to take your game to a higher level, then these workouts are for you." Andrea Stinson Charlotte Sting Three-time WNBA All-Star "This is a terrific book that will help you become a more successful athlete. It incorporates all the necessary strength training to help your mental and physical well-being." Paul Silas Head coach, Cleveland Cavaliers From Scholastic Coach & Athletic Director, "Any coach looking for direction in his/her training will find a good source of information in this conditioning guide."
About the Author
Chip Sigmon is the athletic trainer for the Carolinas Sports Performance Center at Carolinas Medical Center. He was the strength and conditioning coach for the WNBA’s Charlotte Sting, and he served the Charlotte Hornets as their strength and conditioning coach from 1994 to 2001 prior to their departure to New Orleans. Sigmon has worked with such notable athletes as Alonzo Mourning, Baron Davis, Hersey Hawkins, and Dawn Staley. As an assistant strength coach at the University of North Carolina (1982 to 1983), he worked with Tar Heel and NBA greats Michael Jordan and James Worthy. He was the head strength coach at Appalachian State University from 1984 to 1989. A graduate of Appalachian State University, Sigmon is a former competitive body builder and an NSCA-certified personal trainer and fitness consultant. He has written articles for a national basketball newsletter and for the NSCA, and he was a contributing author to NBA Power Conditioning. Sigmon is also a sought-after motivational speaker and is on the State Speakers list for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. When not busy training athletes, speaking at conventions, or writing, Sigmon enjoys working in the yard, reading, and spending time with his wife, Michelle, and their two daughters at their home in Charlotte, North Carolina.
52-Week Basketball Training FROM THE PUBLISHER
Designed for both male and female players, this book helps athletes develop the strength to set screens and convert three-point plays, the speed to run the court and get into position, the balance to change direction on a drive, the quickness to get loose balls and blow by a defender for easy baskets, and the explosive jumping power to block shots and grab rebounds. All of the 192 drills and exercises presented in 52-Week Basketball Training will help playersﾽ develop fitness in the off-season,ﾽ improve speed and power in the preseason, ﾽ maintain a high level of conditioning during the regular season, and ﾽ perform at peak abilities during postseason competition.The ready-to-use daily and seasonal programs provide all the conditioning support needed to develop a more dominant game. For coaches and players who want to train effectively and maximize their abilities, 52-Week Basketball Training is the ticket to the championship game. From the Publisher"Chip's book is excellent! It will help you condition properly to improve your game, decrease your chances of injury, and add years to your career. If you want to take your game to a higher level, then these workouts are for you." Andrea Stinson Charlotte Sting Three-time WNBA All-StarﾽThis is a terrific book that will help you become a more successful athlete. It incorporates all the necessary strength training to help your mental and physical well-being.ﾽPaul Silas Head coach, Cleveland CavaliersAbout the AuthorChip Sigmon is the athletic trainer for the Carolinas Sports Performance Center at Carolinas Medical Center. He was the strength and conditioning coach for the WNBA's Charlotte Sting, and he served the Charlotte Hornets as their strength and conditioning coach from 1994 to 2001 prior to their departure to New Orleans. Sigmon has worked with such notable athletes as Alonzo Mourning, Baron Davis, Hersey Hawkins, and Dawn Staley. As an assistant strength coach at the University of North Carolina (1982 to 1983), he worked with Tar Heel and NBA greats Michael Jordan and James Worthy. He was the head strength coach at Appalachian State University from 1984 to 1989. A graduate of Appalachian State University, Sigmon is a former competitive body builder and an NSCA-certified personal trainer and fitness consultant. He has written articles for a national basketball newsletter and for the NSCA, and he was a contributing author to NBA Power Conditioning. Sigmon is also a sought-after motivational speaker and is on the State Speakers list for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.When not busy training athletes, speaking at conventions, or writing, Sigmon enjoys working in the yard, reading, and spending time with his wife, Michelle, and their two daughters at their home in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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