Microdosing: A Practical Approach to Programming in Professional Basketball Volume 5 - Issue 5

Matt Comer¹, Tyler Lesher², Geoff Puls¹, Brian Serrano³*

• ¹Chicago Bulls Basketball Organization
• ²University of California, Los Angeles Men’s Basketball
• ³Windy City Bulls Basketball Organization

Received: January 24, 2022   Published: February 3, 2022

Corresponding author: Dr. Brian Serrano, Windy City Bulls Basketball Organization, 5333 Prairie Stone Pkwy Hoffman Estates, IL 60192, USA

DOI: 10.32474/OSMOAJ.2022.05.000222

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Abstract

The professional basketball setting is extremely challenging on athletes who must meet the demands of playing, schedule density, travel, and media. Beyond this, athletes must also keep their body in prime condition through sports medicine and strength and conditioning sessions. The strength and conditioning coach is faced with the challenge of providing adequate stimulus while being on the road and having multiple games every week. Microdosing is a method of programming which involves short sessions focusing on 1-2 primary and accessory exercises. This provides a concise stimulus that allows coaches to have their athletes in the weight room 3-4 times per week while allowing them enough time to recover, practice their sport, and ultimately peak on the court.

Keywords: Strength; Conditioning; Periodization; Programming; Basketball; Microdosing

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