Conditioning for Basketball [Paperback]

Matt Bryzcki (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 11, 1993

"As a coach, I've felt very strongly about the importance of strength and conditioning as a way of preventing injury and improving a player's potential to excel. This book is easy-to-read yet loaded with information that satisfies the concerns I have for my players' conditioning." -- Rick Pitino Head Coach, Boston Celtics "Conditioning for Basketball is the most comprehensive book ever written about strength and conditioning for basketball. It belongs in the hands of anyone who is involved with the strength training and conditioning of basketball players." -- Mickey Marotti Strength Coach The University of Cincinnati Bearcats "Being a professional basketball player, I know the value of proper conditioning. Conditioning for Basketball contains everything you need to know about preparing yourself to compete above the rim!" -- Kenny "Sky" Walker 1989 NBA Slam Dunk Champ "This book is must reading for coaches and players of all ages. I was particularly pleased to find that the authors didn't ignore the special needs of female athletes." -- Mark Asanovich Strength Coach Anoka High School (MN) 1992 Class M State Basketball Champs "I liked it. The book is sharp and perceptive, attuned to what I call the new world approach to strength training." -- Herman L. Masin Editor Scholastic Coach Magazine

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Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (January 11, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0940279568
• ISBN-13: 978-0940279568
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,278,715 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A comprehensive plan for basketball players at all levels!, January 23, 1999

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Mike Vorkapich - Strength/Conditioning Coach ... - See all my reviews

This review is from: Conditioning for Basketball (Paperback)

Matt Brzycki (Princton U.) and Shaun Brown (Boston Celtics) did an outstanding job of putting together a comprehensive strength and conditioning plan for basketball players at all levels. Our players are challenged, physically and mentally, each and every time they enter the weight room or step on the court by utilizing the same principles outlined in this book. I highly recommend this great resource to all players and coaches wanting to learn more about serious training.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally, A book with some legitimate training information!, December 19, 2002

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John Rinaldo (MA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Conditioning for Basketball (Paperback)

Matt Brzycki and Shaun Brown provide in-depth training information that cover principles of strength training, to conditioning parameters, to nutrition. Coaches and athletes alike will benfit from straightforward explanations from two of today's fitness experts. Check out their Q&A section; common questions that most beginners can't find answers to in other publications are covered in a clear-cut fashion. This book is a must read for coaches and athletes who want to taker their training to the next level, or are just starting out.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THIS BOOK CHANGED MY SON'S LIFE, March 23, 2005

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Fay Burr - See all my reviews

This review is from: Conditioning for Basketball (Paperback)

I purchased this book for my son during his sophomore year in HS. He was a scrawny 6'2" forward who had been cut from his HS team the year before. Within 6 months he had transformed his body and his game, consistently being the strongest and fastest player on the court. He followed this book religiously through high school and it earned him a number of individual and team awards his senior year, as well as a full scholarship to play Div 1A basketball in college. He still uses it as a guide today.
I cannot recommend this book enough