Table of Contents

Foreword by Patrick Ewing
Introduction by Javair Gillett and Bill Burgos

Part I. Principles of Sport-Specific Resistance Training

Chapter 1. Importance of Resistance Training
Bill Burgos
Chapter 2. Analysis of the Sport and Sport Positions
Steve Smith, Robby Sikka, and Tyler A. Bosch
Chapter 3. Testing Protocols and Athlete Assessment
Andrew Barr, Alexander Reeser, and Tania Spiteri
Chapter 4. Sport-Specific Program Design Guidelines
Katie Fowler and Amanda D. Kimball

Part II. Exercise Technique

Chapter 5. Total Body Exercise Technique
Bill Foran and Eric Foran
Chapter 6. Lower Body Exercise Technique
Mubarak Malik
Chapter 7. Upper Body Exercise Technique
Bryan D. Doo
Chapter 8. Anatomical Core Exercise Technique
John Shackleton

Part III. Program Design Guidelines and Sample Programs

Chapter 9. Postseason Programming
Josh Bonhotal and Bryce Daub
Chapter 10. Off-Season Programming
Josh Bonhotal and Bryce Daub
Chapter 11. Preseason Programming
Nic Higgins and Scott Thom
Chapter 12. In-Season Programming
Nic Higgins and Scott Thom

About the Author

The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) is the world’s leading organisation in the field of sport conditioning. Drawing on the resources and expertise of the most recognised professionals in strength and conditioning, performance research, education and sports medicine, the NSCA is the world’s most trusted source of knowledge and training guidelines for coaches and athletes. ;;Javair Gillet is the head strength and conditioning coach for the Houston Rockets. Prior to joining the Rockets, Gillet spent 14 years with the Detroit Tigers and worked with the Orlando Magic, Indiana University and Penn State University. Gillett is certified as a Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach with the NSCA. He dedicates himself to sharing his knowledge with youth athletes, parents and coaches. Gillett has also been a speaker at numerous educational events and has published research articles and other educational content for a variety of resources. ;;Bill Burgos is the former head strength and conditioning coach of the Orlando Magic and New York Knicks. He was also previously a member of the National Basketball Association (NBA) Sports Science Committee and the Junior NBA Leadership Council. Burgos has been an invited speaker at several events, including the NFL Technology and Performance Symposium, NBA Health and Performance Summit and the Rugby Innovation Summit in London.