Jacob Hiller, Vertical Jump Training Specialist, Writes for MVP Magazine

March 9, 2012 - PRLog -- Jacob Hiller, basketball training coach and vertical jump specialist, was recently published in the international basketball magazine, MVP. MVP sought out Hiller for several articles concerning basketball skills training.

Hiller is internationally known for basketball skills training to NBA players, worldwide basketball teams and Olympic teams in various sports requiring conditioning and workouts related to vertical jump training. MVP has published several of Hiller’s articles focusing on specific basketball workout techniques.

In the MVP article, “Knees Up,” Hiller teaches how to prevent knee injuries through various techniques, such as eccentric training, stretching, mastering landings, and nutrition. In the article titled “Get Ya Mind Right”, Hiller discusses how mentality, determination, and strategy play a vital role in athletic success.

“Determination is the fire that keeps you excited and pushing forward. Fire requires fuel. Find what fuels you. Keep it near to you,” wrote Hiller.

In addition to the workout tips series, Hiller is considered one of the foremost experts on new athletic technology that assists athletes in improving their game. In the MVP article “Future Fit.” Hiller explains how technology plays a vital role in athletic training today.

“iPhones, iPads, and data process devices are now in the hands of everyone. Kids and adults alike have powerful tools that are capable of aiding us in our training endeavors. We are already seeing apps that allow users to measure their strides, vertical jumps, and analyse their movement,“ writes Hiller.

While Hiller is widely known for teaching players how to jump higher or vertical jump training with his best selling book, The Jump Manual, he is developing a broader audience for his expertise in other skills related to basketball training and all sports requiring superior vertical jump skills.

Hiller has had published material with other sports agencies, such as ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Men’s Health, Fadeaway Magazine, and has been published in numerous online forums and directories.

The most recent articles for MVP will be released to coach Hiller’s audience on his blog at http://www.freeverticaljumptraining.com.

About Jacob Hiller

Jacob Hiller is an athlete and personal trainer to professional athletes in the U.S. and abroad. The Jump Manual was published in 2008 as a training manual for workout and health methodologies for optimal vertical jump conditioning for all types of athletes. The Jump Manual has been featured on ESPN and in Fadeaway Magazine as one of the most comprehensive guides on jump training. Jacob released Jumpmanual.tv for a more interactive approach to training and connecting with his audience. Jacob received his personal training certification from the American Council on Exercise and trains athletes internationally. For more information, visit www.freeverticaljumptraining.com or www.jumpmanual.tv.

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The Jump Manual is a best selling comprehensive guide to increasing your vertical jump and contains diet, exercise, and workout methods that have proven to assist all athletes in improving their vertical jump.