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Basketball training · Ages 8–18

Basketball is starts, stops, cuts and jumps. Jarosh training works on agility, jumping and landing, and speed for athletes 8–18.

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What we work on

01

Reactive agility

Practice cutting and changing direction in response to movement cues. The focus moves beyond a straight line toward the demands of sport.

02

Jumping and landing

Learn single-leg and two-leg jumping, with attention to landing control. Jump training and plyometric progressions build from there.

03

Acceleration

Work on sprint mechanics from acceleration through faster running.

Your free assessment:✓ Vertical jump✓ 10–40-yard dash✓ Top speed / max velocity✓ 5-10-5 pro-agility drill✓ Coach consultation

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Google reviews

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“As a multi sport athlete, my daughter was looking for a program that offered both speed training and other sport specific training. Nick’s program has been an excellent choice for both.

Within the first 6 weeks her speed went from 18.6 to 19.

9 mph, which is an incredible gain at that speed. My daughter has been part of the program for over 8 months and always looks forward to her training sessions.

In those 8 months her speed has improved along with both her basketball and softball performance. Her confidence has also soared.

The instant feedback tools used to track improvement have been very helpful to see her progress. Nick offers a very knowledgeable and supportive program I would highly recommend to anyone looking for training home!”

Kerri T. · a year ago
An athlete jumps toward the vanes during a vertical-jump test as a Jarosh Performance coach watches.

60min

Free assessment

Your first step

In 60 minutes, establish a baseline and talk with a coach about an individual training plan.

  1. Step 01Request

    Tell us about your athlete: age and sport. Submitting a request doesn’t reserve a time. Our staff will text you within 24 hours to arrange the assessment. It’s free.

    • Online request
    • Text within 24 hours
    • Free assessment
  2. Step 02Assess

    We start with your athlete’s goals, then establish a baseline in 60 minutes with four tests: vertical jump, a 10–40-yard dash, top speed (max velocity) and the 5-10-5 pro-agility drill.

    • Vertical jump
    • 10–40-yard dash
    • Top speed / max velocity
    • 5-10-5 pro agility
  3. Step 03Review

    Sit down with a coach to discuss your athlete’s starting point, goals and training plan.

    • Starting point
    • Goals
    • Coach consultation
  4. Step 04Build

    Talk through an individual training plan and the program that fits your athlete’s stage: Multi-Sport Foundation (8–12), Competitive Edge (13–15) or College Prep (16–18). Beginners are welcome.

    • Ages 8–12
    • Ages 13–15
    • Ages 16–18
  5. Step 05Retest

    Athletes are tested routinely at Jarosh Performance, and each athlete’s results are recorded to ensure progress is being made over time. Our 90-day guarantee is on speed and vertical jump.

    • 10-yard dash
    • 5-10-5 pro agility
    • Vertical jump
    • Top speed
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Programs for ages 8–18

Three programs. One starting point: a free assessment with a coach.

All programs
A young athlete performs a half-kneeling band press while others train behind him.
Ages 8–12

01

Multi-Sport Foundation

Develop movement skills, coordination and the foundations of speed and strength.

  • Running mechanics
  • Movement and coordination
  • Strength foundations
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An athlete drives out of a band-resisted sprint start.
Ages 13–15

02

Competitive Edge

Progress through structured speed work, agility, resistance training and power development.

  • Speed and acceleration
  • Resistance training
  • Explosive power
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An athlete performs a barbell back squat in the rack.
Ages 16–18

03

College Prep

Develop strength, speed and power in preparation for the demands of collegiate training.

  • Advanced strength
  • Speed development
  • Power development
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New to performance training? Beginners are welcome.

FAQ

Is there a separate program for basketball?
Programs are organized by age: Multi-Sport Foundation (8–12), Competitive Edge (13–15) and College Prep (16–18). Tell us your athlete’s sport in the assessment request so a coach can talk it through with you.
Does my athlete need training experience?
No. Beginners are welcome. Start with the free assessment to discuss your athlete’s starting point with a coach.
How do we arrange an assessment?
Submit an assessment request online. Staff will text within 24 hours to arrange a time. The assessment is free and takes 60 minutes.

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