How To Strategically “PEAK” For The 2010-2011 Basketball Season
In grade 11, I made a critical mistake.
See, for the first time I honestly felt like I had my training completely dialed in all offseason long… From April to August – perfect.
I had my sights set on coming in and dominating that year… Being team captain, winning the league MVP award, leading scorer… The works.
Maybe I wanted it a little TOO much… I thought that because I’d done so well all summer, I could push even harder during the September and October pre-season, and come into tryouts with guns a’blazing.
Didn’t quite happen like that.
I ended up getting completely run into the ground, and had the worst series of tryouts in my entire life… Despite being in “the best shape of my life.”
A week later, the team captain was named, and it wasn’t me.
In our first exhibition game, I barely cracked double digits in scoring.
The first impression I made with my coach that season was NOT that I’d trained harder than everyone all offseason… It was that I’d come in un-prepared and un-focused.
All because I messed up my pre-season training.
You can probably guess what happened next…
The negative momentum kept on building, and by the end of the year I was in the shadow of players who didn’t work nearly as hard as I did during the summer.
My season was ruined, and I was beyond disgusted in myself.
It was then that I finally learned the truth:
Your pre-season training will MAKE OR BREAK your entire season. For many players, it is EVEN MORE important than your offseason training!
More than that… A bad start to your season (beginning in tryouts) will cause almost irreversible damage. More often than not, a bad start leads to a bad year.
That’s what happened to me in grade 11.
Luckily, the next year I didn’t make the same mistake.
I began studying how Olympic athletes “peak” for their competitions… How they basically GUARANTEE that they perform at 110% of their potential when it really matters.
I found out that they use a strategic approach called “Wave Loading” that ramps up your skill, athleticism, and conditioning without burning you out…
…And can easily be programmed to have you playing at 110% come day 1.
Which means:
You establish yourself as the star player from DAY 1 of your season
You make an incredible first impression on your coach (“Wow, he must have worked HARD this offseason!”)
You rapidly gain momentum that carries you into the rest of your season
You have your best season ever.
But… As you can imagine, this is a pretty complex process.
To make wave loading work, you really need to know exactly how to sequence the workouts and the training so that you peak PERFECTLY for your season.
Over the past few years I’ve tested and perfected this sequence with not only myself, but dozens of players who have gone on to dominate all year long.
And for the first time ever, I’m going to be releasing the entire step-by-step process in our brand new “Pre-Season Peaking Program.”
This will bring together the entire Wave Loading process, and peak your skill levels and conditioning perfectly for your season. No more guess work, no more GAMBLING with your training – we all know it’s do or die time right now.
Every workout, every day of training is detailed with exact precision… All designed to lead up to your first tryout of the year.
The program is almost finished (we’re just putting the finishing touches on it now), and it will be available within a day or two.
Until then, I’d love to hear about your goals for this season in the comments below. Are you looking to make the team for the first time, become a starter, or maybe be the MVP of your team or league? Let me know and I’ll see if I can help you get there.
Talk to you down below,
Taylor
this sounds like just what i need. last year i got cut and i would like to become sixth man this year, maybe even start if i play well enough. will this help me do that? it sounds very valuable. plz reply
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Taylor Reply:
September 5th, 2011 at 1:59 pm
Yes, this program should help you do that, as long as you follow it to a T the way it’s designed.
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My two boys would love this program, could you let me know when it is released? They are going into grade 8 and grade 10. I’d like to get it for them as a back to school present. Thanks
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Taylor Reply:
September 5th, 2011 at 2:00 pm
No problem – we will be sure to send an email as soon as it goes live. Wish them the best this year!
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I’m in the 11th grade and I have became serious with basketball very late, I want to be starter, MVP and this will be my first year playing for the school, I’m working hard because people tell me I can make it, but I want to know that I will make. But I think as of right now I have a chance
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Completely agree with this. Its not about the off-season but more about the preseason. I usually use the off season to prepare mentally and to decide what I need to work on come the preseason. I remember one year where in the off season I couldn’t miss a shot. Kids that i played with from my school looked at me like i was possessed due to my improvement. Come the preseason and school i didn’t have much time as in the off season and my game kinda fell apart and come tryouts I was much worse.
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Taylor Reply:
September 5th, 2011 at 2:58 pm
You’d be surprised how often that happens – it’s all about peaking during the pre-season. Can’t let it fall apart!
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Yo Taylor, you make a lot of products. I don’t know which to buy. I’m 11th grade and am currently on the bubble for making the team. I worked hard this offseason, and have been impressing the coaches. i am a guard. Which program should i get?
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Taylor Reply:
September 5th, 2011 at 2:57 pm
Well, because of the timing pre-season peaking is probably your best bet, right now. It’s the most urgent for you.
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i just want to b the best i can b and make starter position hope thisll help
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man i cant wiat for this program to launch, i want to not only be on the team but i wanna be team captain, mvp, go to guy, and i wanna set the bar, set the standard for my teammates and let them know that im gonna be the man to lead the team to a 2nd consecutive title and i also wanna set school records in as much categories as i can, this program is gonna get me in beast mode
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Taylor Reply:
September 5th, 2011 at 2:54 pm
For sure man! That’s what it’s all about. Follow it to a T and you’ll do exactly that. Got some cool surprises for you in the next few days.
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Douby Reply:
September 5th, 2011 at 3:15 pm
taylor i also got all these programs prolific shooting,effective handle,scoring secrets, explosion academy, and taq 2.0 do i still go with the prolific shooting offseason workouts or start doing the inseason domination i wanna know what you think about how i can combine these programs to get best results
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I need this cause tryouts are coming in a month and i need to be as good as i am in practice. I want to actually make varsity this year so I can be a starting junior next year and absolutely dominate.
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Taylor Reply:
September 5th, 2011 at 2:55 pm
You got it – you’ll be shocked at how well you can really do against varsity players – the jump isn’t as hard as people say it is. Just prepare and make it happen. Be the best shooter on the floor and it won’t matter nearly as much how big they are.
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I want to be the MVP of my league and be the top scorer on my team and be team captin!!! This sounds awsome and I would love it! the question is how much will it cost?
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I’m dying to be a starter and carry my team to the playoffs and maybe even bring them to a championship. Hopefully this new program will help me do this and help me average around 20 ppg and around 5 or 6 apg. How much would it cost?
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hey taylor. I just want to say that i really need this. Its my last year of highschool im only 5′ 6 and ive been working hard this offseason so i can start at the point guard spot. The coach has never liked me so i wanna come in at tryouts proving him wrong!
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Hey taylor, this seems awesome. I have some training questions though. Long story short i messed up my offseason and started too late. I just finished the elite phase of BHM and phase 1 of PS and i feel great. Tryouts are in 2 weeks and im wondering if i should continue and do the Mastery program for ball handling and phase 2 of PS or should i start doing the power hour workout? Or even your preseason program. Lastly, what do you mean by preseason? is it the period before tryouts or before the actual season? Because for the team in my area the tryouts are a month or 2 before the season, but during that time , even though there are no games, there will still be practices. Is your preseason program for that or for just before tryouts?
Thanks
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Taylor Reply:
September 5th, 2011 at 3:45 pm
There are 3 phases in the Preseason Peaking Program. Phase 1 is loading, phase 2 is deloading, phase 3 is peaking. You should skip the first two and go straight to the peaking phase if you’re on a tight schedule. The program is adaptable to almost all schedules.
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Tony Reply:
September 5th, 2011 at 4:10 pm
ill probably get your program, but if i dont, should i continue doing the main programs(prolific shooting, ball handling mastery), or should i start the power hour workout?
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Tony Reply:
September 5th, 2011 at 4:29 pm
and to your reply, as i said before tryouts are about a month before the actual season, so would i repeat the preseason peaking program after tryouts?
Taylor Reply:
September 5th, 2011 at 4:36 pm
Nope. You’ll be into in-season training then. The training you do during that time needs to fit with your gruelling practice and exhibition schedule.
Taylor Reply:
September 5th, 2011 at 4:37 pm
Probably start the Power Hour workout, unless you’re almost done (2-3 more weeks) of PSP and BHM
Had a great summer, want 2 be MVP of my league. Should I be focusing on strength training or all around conditioning. Plan to play in fall league. Mainly doing drills right now. Trying to improve dribble & moves off the dribble. I need a set plan b4 tryouts in november. Thanks
Greg D.
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Joe Reply:
January 19th, 2012 at 4:00 pm
Can’t wait for program
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Hey I looking forward to this program. I have a quick question, what is the basketball that you have a molten gl7, gm7? I’m just curious
Thank again
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Taylor Reply:
September 5th, 2011 at 4:37 pm
I use Molten and Wilson, most often Molten.
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My goal this season is to be the best, simple and plain.
I want to be just like Austin Rivers, not only that but I
Want to repair the mistakes I made last season.
I will lead my team in scoring and absolutely crush the regional trials comIng
Up. I will be the best.
See you on the other side.
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I got pretty much all your programs. The scoring secrets, BHM, and prolific shooting. All have had incredible results. What makes this one any different?
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Taylor Reply:
September 5th, 2011 at 7:32 pm
It’s designed for pre-season training, not offseason. It’s basically all of those programs combined together into strategic workouts specifically to peak you for pre-season.
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Joel Reply:
September 5th, 2011 at 8:10 pm
Hey Taylor will people who already have all of these programs get any kind of discount?
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Taylor Reply:
September 5th, 2011 at 9:15 pm
Everyone will get a discount – we’re hooking you guys up.
Hey taylor
my tryouts were last week, now I have 3 practice a week and soon preseason games but the season is not starting before the end of october. Is this program for me??
doum
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Taylor Reply:
September 5th, 2011 at 7:33 pm
When is your first game?
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I want to make a huge impact this season. Ive been working on my handles, shooting and my verticle all summer long. I want to know if you have any tips i can use before the season starts. Cause I want my league to know that me and my team are not to be taken likley at any given time.
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I think this will be the right program for me. Taylor, I have a quick question, do you think this program will be more efficient and more productive than the prolific shooting program? I bought the prolific shooting program like a week ago but I did not get started. plz reply! thank u !
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Taylor Reply:
September 5th, 2011 at 9:17 pm
I recommend using Preseason Peaking during the pre-season, and then the prolific shooting inseason program during your season, then the regular program next offseason.
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My freshman year was horrible, it followed EXACTLY what you mentioned. I’ve been working hard this summer, and am currently playing in a league with seniors and I can’t wait until this comes out (I’ve been saving up for one of your programs). Thanks
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great Taylor. I have been training hard and playing every wednesday night till midnight and saturday mornings all summer long. Now my stroke has become ten times better. I have league tryouts tomorrow and was wondering when the program will be out and if it will be free or cost money.
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this sounds like a good idea
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Im going Trying out for the varsity team this year and I am in the process of being a starter. Also being the mvp of my league. What should i do if im currently doing Prolific shooting/ball handling mastery and im currently in the middle of my phase. SHould i stop and start this program right when im done ?.
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Jaber Mohamed Reply:
September 5th, 2011 at 9:03 pm
OH and Also is this only skill workouts or is this Vertical / conditioning as well ??….. Cuz u got me in a tight situation i was planning on Starting the explosion academy in like 2 weeks…… Because im dunking right now inconsistently i wanna get that push to dunking in games, and being at my athletic peak as well as my skill peak ! will this program do that for me ?.
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Taylor Reply:
September 5th, 2011 at 9:16 pm
You can either do this WITH explosion academy, or you can use our bonus athleticism workouts. Your choice.
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Jaber Mohamed Reply:
September 6th, 2011 at 8:01 pm
would it over train me ? and how would i organize this … im guessing everything is layed out. in the manual.
I have preaseason conditioning from September to late November, will this program still work for me. My freshman season was a huge disapointment, and I’m ready to show everyone what I can do.
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Jerome Reply:
September 5th, 2011 at 10:05 pm
Late november are my tryouts.
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My goal is to do WHATEVER it takes for my team to be successful! If that means scoring 40pts, done, shutting down their best player, done, getting double digits rebounds or assists, done and done!
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That sounds very familiar. I play in the NAIA and we started unofficial practice 3 weeks ago, and I worked extremely hard all off season, felt like I was in the best shape of my life, and then bombed my first few days of practice. I played NCAA DIII last year and shot 60% from the 3, which is what got me here, and I’ve probably shot 2-30 in the last 3 weeks. My coach is not impressed. My defense is what’s keeping me around, but as a 2 guard and the only legit 3 point threat on the team I really need to turn it up offensively if I want to get on the court. 2 questions
1) How hard is it to change a coach’s mind about your offensive ability after a bad start?
2) Do you think your program sounds right for where I am in the season?
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Hey Taylor, I probably don’t have the money to get this program until Christmas but in case I do should I stop prolific shooting and bhm or finish them because I am halfway through the 3rd phase for the 2nd time (had to restart program from 2nd phase because of injury to shooting elbow) and halfway through the elite phase of bhm. I really want to start at pg on varsity this year and be the number one pg in the nation for class of 2014 going into next year so I can eventually become a perennial NBA all-star. I’m also doing the jump manual and like half an inch away from dunking (I’m 5’10). And off topic, I sent my Scoring Secrets Elite response twice last month and never got a response, I was just wondering if I’d ever get those questions answered? Please help me, thanks. Oh, and my open gyms start in October and tryouts are like the beginning of November
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Yes my son is entering the 8th grade I would like to see him step his game up a lot so let me know what you will have and when it will be available
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sounds like somethin I could use. I’m feelin bein team captain, and league MVP. Get back at me!
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Hey taylor, I was wondering if for the peakin program, can you only do it if you have done prolific shooting or does it work just by doing it without doing prolific shooting beforehand? Like is it preferred to have done prolific shooting or not?
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is this program for someone whos doing the youth prolific shooting?
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this sounds like a good program, i got cut from the team and this year i want to a show a message to the coach that i trained hard. Plus it wouldnt be that bad to get the MVP award. please let me know when this comes out
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How much does this cost?
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I am in the 11th grade and I am going to dominate this season. I was working all off-season long with the Prolific Shooting and the Effective Ball Handling. The job is done and now I am learning all stuff from the Scoring Secrets.The first game is in 3 weeks from now so hopefully I will be ready to be the best scorer in the league. I know I can do that but something is still missing in my game I mean in practice I do not feel that I have to dominate against my teammates. I can dominate in the pickup games of 3 on 3 but I can not dominate against my teammates in 5 on 5. I think it is wrong. What to do with that?
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Hey Taylor,
I have a question about the power hour workout: what is it about? is it for inseason?
i just didnt get it. please reply.
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Will this program come with like ball handleing drills so u can peak that come season time?
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I know its going to be good. Last time I wrote ” the sky’s the limit,” but simply put be limitless.
can t wait for the program.
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i hoping to make the 1st side of the team,mvp and leading scorer. i want to get quicker and more faster. i hope this program works for mee. plzzz replyy
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Hi
I just started 8th grade, and i have been playing basket ball since I was 8 years old. I want to become a serious basket ball player and i think this basket ball program is the right thing for me.
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Hey, I’m about to get this program, and have already used prolific and seen great results. I was wondering, what program would you reccomend to me to improve my vertical?
PS my curent vertical is a measly 15 inches
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Hey Taylor i think this might be the best program idea yet! I’m excited to get it but i was just wondering what does the training focus on mostly?
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Hey Taylor,
What happens if we are already doing tryouts and our coach is really focusing on conditioning? We have been going for 3 weeks and he has cut the team down to 25 players and will cut more next week. Will this program work while we are conditioning 5 days a week? I love to workout and get ready for ball, but I don’t want to overtrain and kill my results.
Thanks!
Austin
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Taylor Reply:
September 8th, 2011 at 8:14 pm
In that case, it’s probably not the right time for you to do the program. If your coach is anything like my old high school coach, you won’t be able to do much quality training after all the conditioning is over. Unfortunately. But as always – team stuff comes first. Just try to do more stationary drills, nothing hardcore. Keep the workouts under 40 minutes.
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Austin Reply:
September 9th, 2011 at 2:04 pm
Thanks for being honest Taylor!
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Hello, I am senior this year and i havent played for a team since middle school. I am looking forward to trying out this year because i finally have the drive to play. This summer i have been working hard to improve my shooting, dribbling, and defense and i still feel i am not ready i am looking forward to the Peaking Program to get that edge i will need in the upcoming tryouts.
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i was about to buy it but i was too late XD
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i need this workout emaile asap. My team and the entire city is counting on me to lead them to a championship..
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hello My name is jeffrey Thompson and im in the 9th grade and at a prestigous high school called life center academy players including Dion Waiters, Laquinton Ross, and John Johnson have been there. I have a lot of college coaches at my practice and my coaches think i have a lot of potential because of my speed and athletic ability and I want to get recognized andI wanted to know if you could help me. Ohio state, syracuse, pittsburgh, miami, drexel, memphis, st johns, and many other colleges come to my practice so can you please help me to get noticed so I can achieve my dreams.
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Hey i have the basketball renegades leadership library page and it has every thing from shooting to defense but it doesnt have recruiting .
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Taylor Reply:
September 27th, 2011 at 6:47 pm
Hey Thavonn – it actually does. Take a look at the access portal – you’ll see it. Let me know if you have any trouble.
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Hey Taylor, I was wondering where can i sign up to do some training with you. I am very serious about improving my game. I am willing to so whatever it takes to be the best payer that i can be. Taylorallantraining(dot)com doesn’t allow sign ups. Are you still training athletes. I would love to train with you. So please let me know how to sign up. I have scoring secrets and prolific shooting, But I want to above and beyond.
THANK YOU
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Taylor Reply:
October 8th, 2011 at 8:19 pm
I keep my one-on-one training stuff very closed – if you’re VERY interested, contact me and we’ll see what we can do, but again – only if you’re VERY interested. It’s extremely expensive these days just because of the overwhelming demand, and it’s tough to keep up with.
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Hey taylor,
im wondering when your gonna release an article/program or info on inseason training-kinda like that video you made last year. It be cool if you could make that video available again or release some new content on inseason, because right now i have no idea how to train in the weightroom during the inseason
Thanks
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Taylor,
You honestly dont know how excited i am for this basketball season. My school isnt really known for its prestigious basketball program. Its a small school. The next 3 years are our years. Im a sophmore and the prolific shooting program has reall helped me. i dont miss from 3 and believe it or not it helped my midrage game too. Thats what i really needed. This program has helped me dominate everyone in open gym. I hope this carriers over into the season where i can bury 2 foot jumpers in their face.
Thanks i really appreciate it,
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Talyor,
You dont know how excited for this upcoming basketball season. Im a sophmore and the next 3 years are basically all our schools got left. I mean all the talent is in the next 3 years. I mean conference, regionals, and state championships are in our sight. Whats really peaked my scoring this offseason is your prolific shooting program. I mean i dont miss from three anymore. Its also helped my much needed mid range game. I score in a variety of ways and dominate in open gym. I just cant wait to bury a 25 foot jumper in the defendres face this year. Ive already done it in the summer ball and aau but im really looking for school ball.
All i want to say besides the long paragraph i just typed haha…is tahnks the program and all your adivise has really helped
Thanks alot
-Tyler
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Hey I was just wondering what molten basketball you were using. Is it a GG7 GL7 GM7 ect
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Taylor Reply:
October 17th, 2011 at 11:17 am
I actually have no idea, hahah. The one they had at the store 5 years ago when I bought it.
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A quick question for you
how can i improve my vertical jump?
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Is this program available yet? How do I get my hands on it?
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HOW DO I GET MY HANDS ON THIS!!!??
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hey Taylor,do u think it is really important to invest in ur game if u want to become good.my parents think that not always watching a dvd will help,what do u think?
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Taylor Reply:
October 29th, 2011 at 4:02 pm
Well we produce products here, so I may be biased, but I’ll also say this: Before I ever ran this business I spent every dollar I had on new training materials and coaches. It was that important to me. I use the analogy that if your game is worth zero dollars to you, you shouldn’t spend any money on it.
As for the DVD thing, you won’t get anything out of watching a DVD. But you’ll improve dramatically when you use step by step TRAINING PROGRAMS and watch those DVDs and get out there and USE the information.
There’s really no replacement for learning and investing in your game, and I’m not saying that because we product products. You wouldn’t go to university and never buy a textbook.
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Hey taylor
I recently bought the Ballhandeling mastery and prolific shooting program and i was wondering since the ballhandleing is only 12 weeks while the shooting is 16 , what should i do for ball handling in the last 4 weeks? i was also wondering since my offseaon is 20 weeks long should i start over my 2 programs at the last stage to finish off my last 4 weeks?
thanks for the help
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mohamed ali Reply:
January 8th, 2012 at 9:28 am
You could just do ebh 2.0 then after you finish prolific shooting and ebh then do bhm and vjf
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