Good morning. A few updates today across basketball performance, benchmarking, and coaching standards — from reactive jump testing to how programs are setting the tone. Let’s get into it…
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🏀 CMJ-RE Benchmarks for College Hoops
A study in the International Journal of Strength and Conditioning analyzed countermovement rebound jump (CMJ-RE) data from 96 Division I men’s basketball players across seven Power Five programs.
Researchers found CMJ-RE to be a reliable alternative to the drop jump for assessing reactive strength, with published normative percentile ranges coaches can reference. Guards showed higher rebound jump heights, while forwards outperformed guards on most other force-time metrics, and average ground contact times were over 250 ms for both groups.
The authors suggest CMJ-RE may be more basketball-specific since players frequently perform repeated jumps rather than single efforts. Read More
⛹️♂️ Inside NKU MBB’s New Sports Performance Approach
Northern Kentucky men’s basketball is working under a new sports performance lead this season in Max Johnson, a Cincinnati native focused on raising the team’s physical output. Johnson emphasized a consistent approach across upper, lower, and full-body training, saying the goal is to “increase the raw athletic output” so players can compete at a high level.
Guards have already noticed the shift, pointing to the day-to-day consistency of the program. Johnson brings experience from stops at Cincinnati, Ole Miss, and Auburn, where the Tigers won an SEC title and reached the Final Four. Read More
📘 NSCA Textbook Gets a Refresh
Science for Sport previewed what’s coming in the 5th edition of The Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, often considered the go-to reference for S&C coaches.
While the core principles remain the same, the update is expected to add a new chapter on functional vs. non-functional overreaching and overtraining, along with expanded discussion on how training and adaptation differ across age and sex. The edition will also dive deeper into newer research on mental health, injury impact, nervous system prep, and vaping. Bottom line: same foundation, but more modern context for today’s coaching landscape. Read More
🏋️♀️ A Standard Setter in HS S&C
Lexington High School strength coach Amber Burson was recently recognized as the 2026 National Coach of the Year by the National High School Strength Coaches Association. A UNK graduate, Burson has spent nearly two decades building a comprehensive strength program and culture centered on athlete health, confidence, and long-term development. Read More
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