THE SPEED MENTALITY
By Mike Nilson
Everyone spends their off season in the gym working on their game. You can count on your competition improving their skills on the court. So, what can you do extra to get the edge? Skill training is just a piece of the puzzle. You need a speed explosion program that will enhance your game and lift you above the competition.
Speed explosion training teaches the body to jump higher and change direction quicker. It can turn a weak lay-up into a thunderous jam. It can convert a rebound into a coast-to-coast basket. It can transform a walk-on to a starter. It takes all your athletic skills and enhances them. But, more important than speed training is the mentality it requires.
There have been many books and articles written about the importance of mental preparation before games. Athletes are taught to visualize themselves being successful and to see plays before they happen. This same approach needs to be taken for your speed explosion workouts.
The only way to be explosive is to think explosive. The speed mentality is a commitment to thinking quicker and believing that every repetition is improving you. Without the speed mentality, your workouts will probably make you sweat, make you breathe hard and tire you out, but they will never help you reach your potential.
Take the first couple minutes of your workout to revisit your goals. See yourself playing above the rim. Feel yourself a step quicker. Although it sounds silly, visualization will increase the results of your workout. Believe in yourself and remember that athletes are made!
Everyone spends their off season in the gym working on their game. You can count on your competition improving their skills on the court. So, what can you do extra to get the edge? Skill training is just a piece of the puzzle. You need a speed explosion program that will enhance your game and lift you above the competition.
Speed explosion training teaches the body to jump higher and change direction quicker. It can turn a weak lay-up into a thunderous jam. It can convert a rebound into a coast-to-coast basket. It can transform a walk-on to a starter. It takes all your athletic skills and enhances them. But, more important than speed training is the mentality it requires.
There have been many books and articles written about the importance of mental preparation before games. Athletes are taught to visualize themselves being successful and to see plays before they happen. This same approach needs to be taken for your speed explosion workouts.
The only way to be explosive is to think explosive. The speed mentality is a commitment to thinking quicker and believing that every repetition is improving you. Without the speed mentality, your workouts will probably make you sweat, make you breathe hard and tire you out, but they will never help you reach your potential.
Take the first couple minutes of your workout to revisit your goals. See yourself playing above the rim. Feel yourself a step quicker. Although it sounds silly, visualization will increase the results of your workout. Believe in yourself and remember that athletes are made!
Mike Nilson
Master TeacherMike Nilson is a strength and speed training coach for the Gonzaga Bulldogs. the founder of the U-District Institute of Sports Performance, and the strength and speed training coach of Gonzaga University's athletic teams. Mike played on Gonzaga's Elite 8 and Sweet 16 teams. He received Defensive Player of the Year in the WCC and played professionally in Germany for 2 years.
Master TeacherMike Nilson is a strength and speed training coach for the Gonzaga Bulldogs. the founder of the U-District Institute of Sports Performance, and the strength and speed training coach of Gonzaga University's athletic teams. Mike played on Gonzaga's Elite 8 and Sweet 16 teams. He received Defensive Player of the Year in the WCC and played professionally in Germany for 2 years.
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Dates and Locations
Newberg, OR (George Fox University)Boys Ages: 12-18Girls Ages: 12-18July 17th – July 19th Cost: $270 overnight
Redding, CABoys Ages: 12-18Girls Ages: 12-18July 17th – July 19th Cost: $270 overnight
Edmonton, AB Canada (King's University College)Boys Ages: 12-18Girls Ages: 12-18August 15th – August 17th Cost: $270 USD overnight
Speed Explosion Combination Camps
Non-Contact Football and Speed ExplosionAuburn, WA (Auburn Adventist Academy)Boys Grades 6,7, & 8 (2009-2010 School Year)June 29-August 2, 2009 Cost: $345
Volleyball Power Camp including Speed ExplosionSpokane, WA (Whitworth University)Girls Ages: 12-18August 7th – August 9th Cost: $270 overnight
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Dates and Locations
Newberg, OR (George Fox University)Boys Ages: 12-18Girls Ages: 12-18July 17th – July 19th Cost: $270 overnight
Redding, CABoys Ages: 12-18Girls Ages: 12-18July 17th – July 19th Cost: $270 overnight
Edmonton, AB Canada (King's University College)Boys Ages: 12-18Girls Ages: 12-18August 15th – August 17th Cost: $270 USD overnight
Speed Explosion Combination Camps
Non-Contact Football and Speed ExplosionAuburn, WA (Auburn Adventist Academy)Boys Grades 6,7, & 8 (2009-2010 School Year)June 29-August 2, 2009 Cost: $345
Volleyball Power Camp including Speed ExplosionSpokane, WA (Whitworth University)Girls Ages: 12-18August 7th – August 9th Cost: $270 overnight
Visit speed camps page
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