The secret to mastering the madness of March is preparation. The media loves a Cinderella Story, Basketball Legend Dick Vital selects his All-Rolls Royse and Diaper Dandy Squads, and plenty of ‘experts’ share their Sweet 16 underdogs. But DickyV and the rest of the press know there is no such thing as an overnight success in the NCAA Tournament. In the era of NIL, every college basketball team has talent. What separates those who make a deep run is how all 15 players and coaches prepare for the tournament.
This season began on April 9, 2024, the day following last year’s National Championship. Last spring players hit the court to work on their game. And they hit the gym to work on the core elements of athleticism - speed, power, agility, strength, and stamina. Players know that improving their fitness while fortifying their bodies to resist injury will help them sustain an elite level of performance through a demanding regular season. The team’s in-season conditioning continues to build on the player’s speed and strength so they will be ready at the end of the season to compete during the Conference and NCAA Tournaments.
The foundation of fitness is what propels players through the close games and the win-or-go-home championship rounds. With players and trainers accepting the responsibility for improving their athletic development, the coaches may concentrate on improving team dynamics and game-plan strategy. Players, coaches, and teams prepare all year for an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of a game and share ‘One Shining Moment’.
At Athletic Republic, we help athletes of all ages become better athletes. Join us to transform potential into performance, as next season starts NOW!
Charlie Graves
CEO – Athletic Republic
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