Put more power, strength, and quickness into your game! Now you can, with expert training information from 10 top NBA strength and conditioning coaches—the same people who get Penny Hardaway, Mitch Richmond, Gary Payton and many other all-stars into great shape.

Together, these coaches present 122 exercises and drills designed specifically to improve basketball performance. Whether your goal is to increase your vertical jump, speed, endurance, or strength for shooting or rebounding, you’ll find it all, and more, in NBA Power Conditioning.

Part I focuses on Power Preparation—including stretching, nutrition, and conditioning. Part II leaps into strength training, and Part III branches into plyometric, speed, and agility training. Part IV presents the Basketball Conditioning Power Rating System—consisting of eight tests, and the Complete Power Conditioning Program so you can periodically check and monitor your progress.

Players can follow the individual exercises themselves, or coaches can use the book to design a team conditioning program for in- or off-season work. The authors explain the exercises in detail, and provide 215 illustrations to make the program crystal clear.

NBA Power Conditioning will show you how to work out like the pros and help you play at the highest level possible.

About the Author

The National Basketball Conditioning Coaches Association (NBCCA)is a select group of strength and conditioning coaches from teams in the National Basketball Association. The NBCCA was founded in 1992 by Bill Foran of the Miami Heat, Robin Pound of the Phoenix Suns, and Bob King of the Dallas Mavericks. The association’s mission is to develop and promote strength and conditioning throughout basketball, particularly at the professional level. The NBCCA provides an opportunity for strength and conditioning coaches in the league to network, keep updated on new information, work together on different projects, and promote strength and conditioning for basketball at all levels.

Bill Foran is strength and conditioning coach for the Miami Heat. Bill, who acted as project coordinator for NBA Power Conditioning along with Robin Pound of the Phoenix Suns, currently lives in Pembroke Pines, Florida, with his wife and two children. He earned a bachelor’s degree in health education and physical education from Central Michigan University and a master’s degree in exercise physiology from Michigan State University. Before working for the Miami Heat, Bill was the head strength and conditioning coach at Washington State University and the University of Miami. He is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and enjoys working out and traveling. Bill was co-founder of the National Basketball Conditioning Coaches Association and coordinated all sections of NBA Power Conditioning.

Robin Pound is strength and conditioning coach for the Phoenix Suns. Robin, who along with Bill Foran of the Miami Heat, acted as project coordinator for NBA Power Conditioning, lives in Phoenix, Arizona. He earned a bachelor’s degree in physical education and a teaching degree from the University of Oregon, where he also earned a master’s degree in exercise physiology and anatomy. Before working for the Phoenix Suns, Robin worked as the assistant strength and conditioning coach for the University of Oregon and then as head strength and conditioning coach at the University of California at Berkeley. Robin, who enjoys staying fit and healthy and being in the outdoors, is co-founder of the National Basketball Conditioning Coaches Association and currently sits on the board of directors of that association. Robin coordinated all sections of NBA Power Conditioning and specifically worked on the Strength Training and Strength-Training Programs chapters.

Al Biancani is strength and conditioning coach for the Sacramento Kings. Al lives in Citrus Heights, California, with his wife and four children. He earned a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in physical education from California State University. He then earned a doctorate in physical education curriculum and supervision from Utah State University. Besides working for the Sacramento Kings, Al owns his own fitness training business where he is a personal trainer and an off-season strength and conditioning coach for professional, college, and high school football, baseball, basketball, soccer, and boxing athletes. He is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and was chapter coordinator and writer for the Speed Training chapter.

Sol Brandys is strength and conditioning coach for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Sol lives with his wife and son in Deephaven, Minnesota. Before working for the Minnesota Timberwolves, Sol was a strength and conditioning consultant for the University of Minnesota’s athletic department and an executive for Northwest Health Clubs. He has also worked with many professional athletes from a wide variety of sports including baseball and tennis. Sol, who has been a life-long resident of Minneapolis, earned a bachelor’s degree in physical education from the University of Minnesota. He was the chapter coordinator and writer for the Power Conditioning Base chapter.

Mark Grabow is strength and conditioning coach for the Golden State Warriors. Mark lives in Lafayette, California, with his wife. He earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from American University, Washington, D.C. Before working for Golden State, Mark worked as a conditioning coach for Pete Newell’s Big Man camp and was a consultant for the Japanese National team, Lithuanian Olympic team, and the Stanford men’s and women’s teams. He was a writer for the Agility chapter.

Dennis L. Householder is strength and conditioning coach for the Washington Bullets. Dennis lives in Crofton, Maryland, with his wife. He earned a bachelor’s degree in physical education from Shepherd College in West Virginia. Before working for the Washington Bullets, Dennis worked as a high school football coach in Maryland and in numerous health clubs and spas. He was a writer for the Strength Training chapter.

Bob Medina is strength and conditioning coach for the Seattle Supersonics. Bob lives with his wife in Seattle, Washington. With a bachelor’s degree in athletic training and a minor in health education from the University of Nevada at Las Vegas (UNLV), Bob worked for UNLV as an assistant strength and conditioning coach for all sports as an undergraduate. After graduating, he worked as a full-time assistant strength and conditioning coach for UNLV for three seasons. He was a writer for the Power Conditioning Base chapter.

David Oliver is strength and conditioning coach for the Orlando Magic. David lives with his wife and son in Orlando, Florida. Previous to working for the Orlando Magic, David worked at the University of Wisconsin as an athletic trainer and at the Orlando Sports Medicine Center. He earned a bachelor’s degree in exercise physiology from the University of Wisconsin. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist as well as a Certified Athletic Trainer. David was the chapter coordinator and write for the Stretching, Warm-Up, and Cool-Down chapter.

Chip Sigmon is strength and conditioning coach for the Charlotte Hornets. Chip lives with his wife and daughter in Charlotte, North Carolina. He earned a bachelor’s degree in physical education from Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina. Before working for the Charlotte Hornets, Chip worked as the strength and conditioning coach at Appalachian State University. Chip was a writer for the Power Conditioning Base chapter.

Mick Smith is strength and conditioning coach for the Portland Trail Blazers. Mick lives in Lake Oswego, Oregon, with his wife and son. Before working for the Portland Trail Blazers, Mick worked as the strength and conditioning coach for Creighton University and Christopher Columbus High School and as assistant strength and conditioning coach for the University of Miami. He earned a bachelor’s degree in physical education and health education and a master’s degree in exercise science from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. He is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and was a writer for the Strength Training chapter.

Table of Contents

Part I. Power Preparation
Chapter 1. Stretching, Warm-Up, and Cool-Down
Chapter 2. Power Nutrition Plan
Chapter 3. Power Conditioning Base

Part II. Power Base Strength
Chapter 4. Strength Training
Chapter 5. Strength-Training Programs

Part III. Power in Motion
Chapter 6. Plyometric Training
Chapter 7. Speed Training
Chapter 8. Agility Training

Part IV. Power Rating and Programming
Chapter 9. Basketball Conditioning Power Rating System
Chapter 10. Complete Power Conditioning Program

Words of Praise

"The drills and exercises in this book have given me the power and durability to penetrate the lane and challenge the NBA’s best big men game after game, year after year."
Kevin Johnson
Phoenix Suns

"Training year-round is a must if you want to play at a high level. NBA Power Conditioning has all the key exercises and drills for off-season and in-season workouts to produce better performance on the court."
Alonzo Mourning
Miami Heat