END OF YEAR TESTING COMBINE - PRESTONS (December 2024)
End of Year Testing Combine Recap – Prestons Location at Breakdown Basketball Facility
As the year came to a close, Hoops Sports Performance wrapped up 2024 with an exciting and action-packed End of Year Testing Combine at the Breakdown Basketball facility in Prestons. This event brought together our athletes to showcase their progress, measure their performance, and celebrate their hard work and dedication throughout the year.
Why Testing Combines Are Crucial for Athletes
Testing combines are a cornerstone of our programs at Hoops Sports Performance. They provide athletes with an opportunity to measure their athletic development through key performance metrics. These metrics not only help athletes understand their strengths but also identify areas for further improvement. For our Prestons athletes, the combine was a chance to see how their training has translated into real, measurable results.
Combine Highlights
The December 2024 combine was nothing short of impressive. Here’s a breakdown of the day’s activities and achievements:
- Performance Testing: Athletes were evaluated on core basketball performance metrics, including:
- Vertical Jump: A key indicator of explosive power and an essential skill for rebounding and dunking.
- Speed Testing: Sprint times measured acceleration and quickness, crucial for fast breaks and defensive plays.
- Strength Assessments: Benchmarks for upper and lower body strength were recorded to gauge overall power.
- Agility Drills: Athletes navigated agility courses to test their ability to change direction quickly and efficiently.
- VALD Performance Technology: We used VALD Performance systems to ensure accurate and reliable data collection. This cutting-edge technology provided our athletes with insights into their progress compared to normative data benchmarks.
- Coaches' Feedback: Our team of expert coaches offered personalized feedback to each athlete, helping them understand their results and how to further enhance their performance.
- Community Spirit: The combine wasn’t just about numbers—it was a celebration of effort, teamwork, and the passion for basketball. Athletes, parents, and coaches came together to cheer on each player’s efforts.
Key Achievements
- Record-breaking Results: Several athletes achieved personal bests in their vertical jumps and sprint times, setting a new standard for performance at our Prestons location.
- Improved Metrics: On average, athletes showed a 15% improvement in strength and a 10% increase in speed compared to their initial assessments earlier in the year.
- Top Performers: Special shout out to our top performers who led the pack in strength, speed, and agility categories. Your hard work truly paid off!
Looking Ahead to 2025
As we gear up for another exciting year, the results from the combine will inform our training programs for 2025. With the launch of our online strength and conditioning programs in February-March 2025, athletes will have even more tools to take their performance to the next level.
We’re also thrilled to announce the opening of our new location at Oran Park in 2025, which will allow us to bring our high-quality training programs to even more basketball players across Sydney.
Thank You to Our Community
A huge thank you to the Breakdown Basketball facility for hosting us and to all the athletes, parents, and coaches who made the combine a success. Your commitment and support are what drive us to keep improving and delivering the best training experience possible.
The End of Year Testing Combine was a fitting conclusion to an incredible year at Hoops Sports Performance. We’re proud of all our athletes and can’t wait to see what 2025 has in store. Stay tuned for more updates, events, and opportunities to elevate your game!
