Whether an athlete plays basketball, football, volleyball, or tennis, they will need explosiveness, precision, and endurance. These foundational skills help them to maintain their form, make point-winning plays, and stay healthy during their games. In order to properly perform a specific set of movements required by their sport, a player must have a strong foundation in strength training to build other skills upon.
Strength training works by improving intra and intermuscular coordination and strengthening the musculo-tendon units to sustain consistent stressing and impact that athletes will experience. Translation for those of us without an exercise science degree? It’s a key component to avoiding or decreasing the severity of any injuries that may occur during an athlete’s career, as well as improving performance.