Court Vision: Game-Changing Insights from Leading Basketball Strength Coaches
This presentation explores key strategies and insights for fostering peak performance and long-term health in women’s basketball athletes. Topics include bridging gaps for under-prepared athletes, navigating relationships with coaches with strong weight room philosophies, and tailoring development strategies for off-season versus in-season demands. Attendees will gain actionable advice on reducing ACL injuries, promoting tendon health, and emphasizing foot/ankle training to enhance performance and durability. The session also examines the growing professional opportunities in women’s basketball, offering advice for aspiring strength coaches, and highlights collaborative approaches to aligning strength training with team goals. Insights aim to empower holistic athlete development and team success.
Zack Zillner is the Director of Performance for Texas Women’s Basketball, overseeing strength and conditioning, player development, and injury prevention. He has worked with NBA/WNBA #1 overall draft picks, over 20 professional players, and Olympic Gold medalists in basketball and track and field. Before joining Texas, Zillner held roles at Kansas, Illinois, and Southern Miss, where he contributed to the development of nationally competitive teams. With over 10 years of experience at the collegiate level, Zillner is dedicated to enhancing athletic performance through evidence-based training and innovation.??
