Blake B.

I am an owner and skills trainer at Accelerate Basketball in Charlotte, NC. I have and continue to develop players from the age of 5 to the NBA. Some notable clients I have worked with and continue to work with are Stephen Curry (NBA, Golden State Warriors), Antawn Jamison (NBA, Retired 16-year veteran), Anthony Morrow (NBA, Oklahoma City Thunder), Zach LaVine (NBA, Minnesota Timberwolves), Gerald Henderson (NBA, Charlotte Hornets), Patrick Beverley (NBA, Houston Rockets), and Seth Curry (Duke University). At Accelerate Basketball we have created a systematic training philosophy for Stephen Curry that we scale and use for all our players. Our philosophy of training has been proven to be highly effective.

During my playing career in high school and college, I learned the value of being coachable and having a strong foundation of the fundamentals. This help keep me on the floor with players that were better athletes than me. Realizing my limitations also helped me to develop a high basketball iq and strong leadership skills. These experiences have propelled me to be a very effective teacher of the game.

Our utilization of new technology, continued education and research, along with our creativity has attracted a large number of NBA and young players. Our understanding and systematic implementation of neuromuscular training, cognitive development, basketball skill and strength development, has set us apart in the basketball performance industry.

What this means to you:
• I will listen to the players needs and design a systematic plan to improve your weaknesses
• I will assess any limiting factors preventing the players improvement, use our training philosophy (the one we created for Stephen Curry) to develop your weaknesses and limiting factors to be more effective in competition
• I have top notch equipment and technology through Accelerate Basketball such as FitLight Trainer and VertiMax. With this advantage, I will be able to maximize the player's training sessions.
• With my experience training Stephen Curry, I have access to what makes him so efficient and effective at the next level. I love to share his training techniques with my players as they apply to all levels.

What to Expect:
A training session with me always starts with physical and neuromuscular activation. Every workout will vary with each player, based on their needs, but all players should expect to have elements of overload and contrast, high volume reps with secondary and tertiary benefits, implemented into each sessions. I push my players to perform at game speed with perfect mechanics. This helps our players understand that small details make a big difference when you are being challenged on a competitive platform. My goal is to develop a work ethic within my players to the point where the game is the easiest thing they endure.