Vern Gambetta is currently the director of Gambetta Sports Training Systems. He served as the director of athletic development for the New York Mets (2004-2005), speed and conditioning coach for the Tampa Bay Mutiny major league soccer team (1996, 1997, and 1999), conditioning consultant to the U.S. men's 1998 World Cup soccer team and the New England Revolution (1998), and director of conditioning for the Chicago White Sox. Gambetta has also worked with the Canadian men's and women's national basketball teams and the Chicago Bulls. Recognized internationally as an expert in training and conditioning for sport, Gambetta has lectured extensively and conducted clinics in Canada, Japan, Australia, and Europe.
Description
Part 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
Reviews
"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