How many players go to nutritionist and speed and agility class? Do they help you get to the next level? How early should they start in these things? Who are some of the people in NKY or Cincinnati area offering these classes?

Doug Monaghan (sp?) ASAP in Covington is great for speed and agility. He is a great trainer. 4 year starter at Colrain, then 4 year starter at UC. He is not a nutritionist, but knows quite a bit about the right way to eat and train. His sessions are 30 minutes of footwork, then 30 minutes of lifting. His lifting routines are all focused on avoiding injury and developing explosiveness. Very informed guy. I can't speak enough for what he has done for my son who has been going to him for a couple years know. Some pretty outstanding NKY athletes have described his workouts as 60 minutes of hell. Great for all sports.

How many players go to nutritionist and speed and agility class? Do they help you get to the next level? How early should they start in these things? Who are some of the people in NKY or Cincinnati area offering these classes?

 

Getting recruited at the next level is largely a numbers game. Some you can influence (Speed, Agility, Strength, Weight, Explosiveness) , some you cannot (Height, Reach). I have too often seen better players passed over because they just didn't have the numbers. Conversely, I've seen players that performed poorly at camps, but were still highly recruited because they had the numbers. Its important you understand what those standards are for your son's position.

 

Doug is very good.

In the Louisville area, I can recommend...

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Yes - both of my kids have improved due to off season training (football & volleyball). I think 8th grade is a great time to start. Just before you take that next step to High School. You can adjust your work out as you get older and prep for college.

 

Big fan!

ASAP, 4AYOUTH, Next Level Academy, Griffin Elite and Wellness are some I know of that are great at teaching speed and agility.

 

My son just finished this but they are starting another one in the next few weeks. I really liked what he learned there.

Get him on an AAU basketball team. Even if it's a bad team it can break up monotony and help his footwork. Compete!