Staff Athletic Trainer for the University of Wisconsin-Madison Karen Bloch explains the most common causes of ACL injuries. With a primer on jumping biomechanics, any player can drastically reduce the potential for this season ending injury.

Tredell Dorsey explains the concept of periodization as it relates to a basketball specific strength regimen. In this, part 2, he discusses specifically how training of one's motor abilities (strength, speed, and endurance) dovetails with the annual plan covered in part 1 of this series.

In this article, Amy Freel meets the world of fast food head on. With school having begun and the season approaching, schedules tend to fill up quickly leading to poorer nutrition. Freel gives insight on which items to order and which items to avoid at mainstream fast food restaurants.

VanHoose, a high school coach and star center of the West Virginia Wild details a team preseason strength and conditioning program. Coaches, use this program, broken down day by day to get your players into peak condition before your first game. Players, get a head start by implementing these strategies into your summer workout.

Tredell Dorsey explains the concept of periodization as it relates to a basketball specific strength regimen. In this, part 1, he details the division of the training year into periods, the purpose of which being for athletes and teams to peak at the most opportune times.

In this article, Amy Freel promotes an often overlooked nutritional necessity, Vitamin-D. Although naturally produced within the body, outside sources are vital to athletic as well. Among the most respected sports nutritionists in the country, she has conducted professional presentations for the Gatorade Sports Science Institute, and guest lectured for graduate and professional courses.

Tredell Dorsey gives an introductory look at flexibilty - its proper definition, proper categorization, as well as a handful of tips for athletes. In order to reach peak performance, a proper flexibility routine is necessary.

In this article, Amy Freel along with Kerri Cooper a dietetic intern describe the risks and returns of ergogenic aids for basketball players looking for a competitive edge. Freel is the director of sports nutrition at VT. Among the most respected sports nutritionists in the country, she has conducted professional presentations for the Gatorade Sports Science Institute, and guest lectured for graduate and professional courses.

Tredell Dorsey answers a subscriber's question regarding the "right" time for young players to get into the weight room. In this article, Dorsey details a regimen beginners should employ as well as the dangers to avoid.

Strength and Conditioning Coach for North Carolina State Charles Stephenson describes and demonstrates several exercises specifically designed to increase a player's lateral speed and power. Become a dominating force on defense by adding this routine to your workout.

Strength and Conditioning Coach for North Carolina State Charles Stephenson describes and demonstrates several exercises specifically designed to increase a player's lateral speed and power. Become a dominating force on defense by adding this routine to your workout.

Dr. Czech, a published sports psychologist who works with players in the NBA, MLB, and NFL, describes those traits common to successful people. After studying this topic for innumerable years, Dr. Czech has created an acronym which can help players at all levels achieve their basketball and life goals.

In this article, Amy Freel breaks down the pros and cons of every type of water on the market. Now, you can know what you are drinking. Freel is the director of sports nutrition at VT. Among the most respected sports nutritionists in the country, she has conducted professional presentations for the Gatorade Sports Science Institute, and guest lectured for graduate and professional courses.

In this article, Amy Freel along with Meredith Byrne a dietetic intern shed light on the question of whether a Vitamin B supplement can increase an athlete's daily performance. Freel is the director of sports nutrition at VT. Among the most respected sports nutritionists in the country, she has conducted professional presentations for the Gatorade Sports Science Institute, and guest lectured for graduate and professional courses.

In this article, Amy Freel discusses the importance of and amount of carbohydrates needed for an athlete to achieve peak performance. Freel is the director of sports nutrition at VT. Among the most respected sports nutritionists in the country, she has conducted professional presentations for the Gatorade Sports Science Institute, and guest lectured for graduate and professional courses.

Dr. Patrick Cohn, who is a leading authority on sports psychology, has worked with numerous players of all levels, and runs peaksports.com. In this article, he differentiates between confidence and expectations, the latter of which can hinder a player's performance on the court.