So you may be wondering what to do with all that free time now that you've had a few weeks off since your last basketball game. Taking a 3-week post-season break is a great way to rejuvenate, but then it is time to get into training for next season.
What does the off-season training look like? In this regard let's take a standard high school schedule.
March- post season break
April- off season training begins. No skill work simply building endurance and identifying areas of instability, time to set some strength/speed goals. I recommend two private sessions with a pro coach and an additional two training sessions with a buddy.
May- add some general skill work to your training, one or two days a week. Such as foul shots, pickup game with a friend, shooting from your main position hot spots.
June & July-continue with training- meet your goals set back in April. And set some more intense speed and strength goals for late summer. While your performance will span June and July in Sumer ball games, your main goals should be Centered around physical athletic ability- jump height, sprint speed, bench press.
August- take one week off during this month after your last summer game. Spend the other three weeks in the weight room and running 30-minutes twice each week.
September/October- Pre-Season! You are closer to your season than you think. Now is the time to combine distance, explosive strength, and skills. Set some goals to be met the week before tryouts (mid November).
November- sharpen your skills, while continuing in the training room. You don't want to take off training this close to the season and risk muscle loss before the season starts. We want to be at our peak in mid-December so it is important to make time for both skill AND PHYSICAL training. Set some game-specific goals for mid-December.
December- begin to taper training outside of team practice time. But make the most of team time: put your best effort in at all times. Mid-December you can assess if you are reaching your game time goals.
January- games are your sole focus right now- set some goals for the second half of the sealan based on yor performances in the first half of your season. Readjust goals where necessary; compete against yourself. Don't set goals that aren't attainable to YOU, challenge with a realistic perspective.
February- lead by example. Focus on practices and keep motivatuon strong amid teammate. You're almost completed with regular sealan with the goal of reaching lost season play.
March- Post-Season break 3-weeks off, you've earned it.
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These quick tips are provided by Pro Coach and parent, Jordyn Bibiloni. For more tips, drills, and videos follow @HivesportsCoach on twitter and Instagram
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