Description
Book SynopsisAimed at strength and conditioning professionals, as well as athletes and coaches across a variety of sports, This work covers various aspects of training from sport analysis and athlete evaluation to building speed, power and strength. It examines how theories and practices have evolved into state of the art methods for maximising performance.
Trade Review"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 of 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 and 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
Table of ContentsPart I. Elements of a Training System
Chapter 1. A Functional Conditioning Framework
Chapter 2. Factors Affecting Athletic Movement
Chapter 3. Sport-Specific Demands Analysis
Chapter 4. Options and Methods of Testing
Chapter 5. Strategies for Performance Training
Chapter 6. Program Planning and Fine-Tuning
Part II. Physical Contributors to Performance
Chapter 7. Energy and Work Capacity
Chapter 8. Movement Aptitude and Balance
Chapter 9. The Critical Body Core
Chapter 10. Full-Spectrum Strength
Chapter 11. Integrated Power Training
Chapter 12. Linear and Multidimensional Speed
Chapter 13. Multi-Phase Performance Preparation
Chapter 14. Recovery and Regeneration
