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Athletic Development: The Art & Science of Functional Sports Conditioning

Athletic Development: The Art & Science of Functional Sports Conditioning

by VernGambetta (Author)

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Synopsis

Aimed at strength and conditioning professionals, as well as serious athletes and coaches across a wide variety of sports, This work covers all aspects of training from sport analysis and athlete evaluation to building speed, power and strength. It examines how theories and practices have evolved into today's state of the art methods for maximising performance. From sport-specific demands to movement skill enhancement, training progressions to optimal performance, rest and regeneration techniques to training programmes, this text covers all the bases in modern functional sports conditioning.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 312
 Publisher: Human Kinetics(ADVANTAGE) (Consignment)
Published: 29 Nov 2006
ISBN 10: 0736051007
ISBN 13: 9780736051002

Media Reviews
What a thrill it is to gain easy access to Vern Gambetta's years of research, experience, and expertise! The detailed descriptions and photos in Athletic Development show exactly how to apply the conditioning drills and exercises to your own training program. Use this book to train your athletes to their maximum potential.
Anson Dorrance
Women's Head Soccer Coach
University of North Carolina
18 National Championships
Vern Gambetta's new book is his magnum opus of sport training. This book takes on the most difficult task of blending state-of-the-art science with practical application. The effort is both elegant and easily usable. This book will be a classic among top coaches.
William A. Sands, PhD
Head - Sport Biomechanics and Engineering
U.S. Olympic Committee, Sport Science
Work capacity, strength, speed, agility, quickness, plyometrics, coordination, skill, and program design have never been presented in a more intelligent and useable manner. Vern Gambetta has written the blueprint to creating successful athletes.
Tim Lang
Strength & Conditioning Coach
DePaul University
Athletic Development is an excellent presentation of Vern Gambetta's time-tested methods. It will help coaches design sport-specific programs that get results. Apply the information in this book and watch your athletes succeed!
Jose Vazquez
Head Strength Coach
Texas Rangers
Author Bio
Vern Gambetta is one of the founders of functional training, using performance-oriented conditioning long before it became popular in the 1990's. Regard for his expertise is reflected in the many organisations, teams and elite athletes who have hired him as a conditioning consultant, including Nike, the Chicago Bulls and Monica Seles. He is a widely sought after clinician and speaker, having lectured in Europe, Australia, Canada and Japan.