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IMPACT Online Basketball Academy Helps Seattle Basketball Players Reach Their Potential

Fri, 20 May 2022 09:21:00 GMT

Basketball is more than just a sport it’s a way of life for many in Seattle. For more information on the city’s sports news, visit https://seattleprivacy.org. The city has a rich basketball culture, with players of all ages striving to reach their full potential. To nurture this talent and help players achieve their goals, IMPACT’s…

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NBA season preview: Anthony Edwards and this rookie class are getting thrown into the fire

Wed, 23 Dec 2020 21:04:00 GMT

ESPN profiled Anthony Edwards training at IMPACT, click here to read.

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[The Athletic] Q&A: Joe Abunassar on training NBA stars, draft prep and his best KG stories

Sat, 12 Dec 2020 19:57:00 GMT

IMPACT's Joe Abunassar took some time to talk to The Athletic about his career, how the job works, and the players he has prepared this season in a conversation that began with a little-known guard from Nebraska and ended with the star of “Uncut Gems.” Click here to read ( behind paywall).

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Warriors draft buzz: James Wiseman’s Golden State workout and Tyrese Haliburton’s star potential

Sat, 12 Dec 2020 19:52:00 GMT

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Exclusive: Trainer details process that made Tyrese Haliburton the Kings’ top pick

Sat, 12 Dec 2020 19:48:00 GMT

The Sacramento Bee wanted to see first hand how IMPACT was getting the NBA's future stars ready to compete during this unusual off season. Click here to read.

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NBA Draft: Inside the Las Vegas bubble where prospects chased their hoop dreams

Sat, 12 Dec 2020 19:45:00 GMT

The LA Times visited IMPACT to see how COVID was impacting some of the NBA brightest prospects and how CAA was adapting to these trying times. Click here to read.

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The Putback Extra: Inside Stories on Tyrese Haliburton, Malachi Flynn and Kristaps Porzingis

Sat, 12 Dec 2020 19:38:00 GMT

On an extended bonus segment from The Putback, SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley sat down with elite NBA trainer and founder of Impact Basketball, Joe Abunassar, who provides some insight into what 2020 NBA Draft prospects Tyrese Haliburton and Malachi Flynn will bring to the table at the next level. Abunassar also recounts running former…

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Zeke Nnaji knows his Nuggets role: “I want to be a lockdown defender”

Sat, 12 Dec 2020 19:35:00 GMT

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‘He could play tomorrow’: Leading trainer says Australian is ready for the NBA

Sat, 12 Dec 2020 19:30:00 GMT

Sydney Morning Herald wanted to share the great news of Josh Green's progress thanks to his work with Joe and the IMPACT team . Click here to read the article.

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‘Explosive’ Arizona guard Josh Green works out for Denver Nuggets, Utah Jazz

Sat, 12 Dec 2020 19:27:00 GMT

AZ Central reports on former Wildcats big Zeke Nnaji's work outs for Miami Heat, L.A. Clippers, Nuggets and Jazz as he and Green have trained in Las Vegas under Joe Abunassar going into the 2020 NBA Draft. Click here to read.

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How NBA Draft prospects are preparing for next step during unprecedented times

Sat, 12 Dec 2020 19:23:00 GMT

Read how IMPACT responded to COVID and converted is normal 6-8 week Pre-Draft program into a five to seven month training like no other. Click here to read the article.

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Here’s how to eat like an NBA Draft prospect – NY Daily News

Sat, 12 Dec 2020 19:19:00 GMT

The NY Daily News asked IMPACT's Joe Abunassar to share our secrets about healthy eating when getting ready for the NBA and how to properly balance 4000 calories a day. Click here to read the article.

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Legendary trainer Joe Abunassar breaks down preparing Tyrese Haliburton and Devon Dotson for NBA Draft

Sat, 12 Dec 2020 19:14:00 GMT

AZ Central profiles Joe Abunassar's career and his work with his most recent Pre-Draft class including Tyrese Haliburton and Devon Dotson who weren’t even born when Joe started training NBA hopefuls 24 years ago. Click here to read the article.

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Hagans’ draft prep: ‘Offensively, slow down. Defensively, keep your motor up’

Sat, 12 Dec 2020 19:10:00 GMT

Kentucky Sports stopped by IMPACT to report on former Kentucky guard Ashton Hagans' progress in his Pre-Draft workouts. Click here to read the story.

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Joe Abunassar of Impact Basketball on Yam Madar + Chris Smith looks to make Israel Hoops return! Sports Rabbi Show Episode #142

Sat, 12 Dec 2020 19:04:00 GMT

Joe Abunassar of Impact Basketball comes on board with The Sports Rabbi to talk about Israeli sensation Yam Madar who was selected by the Boston Celtics in the 2020 NBA Draft. Madar spent time with Joe this summer working on his basketball skills as he tells us all of the great work the Sabra put in! Click here to…

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From Kevin Garnett To Tyrese Haliburton, Workout Grind Never Stops For NBA Trainer Joe Abunassar

Sat, 12 Dec 2020 18:53:00 GMT

Click on the Forbes logo below to read about a recent visit to check in on the development of one of the highly-touted prospects training with us, Tyrese Haliburton, and how IMPACT has helped him get ready for the NBA like so many before him.

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IG Story – Q&A with Joe Abunassar

Fri, 27 Mar 2020 17:39:00 GMT

In case you missed it or want to watch it over ( and over), take a look at a recent Q&A we hosted with Impact founder, Joe Abunassar. Joe dives in to many numerous topics including at home training tips, player development advice, nutritional education, and much more! For great content, update and discounts, be…

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World’s best basketball players flock to Las Vegan Joe Abunassar and his old-school approach

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 19:59:00 GMT

Nowadays, recording workouts and posting them on social media is commonplace for many of the NBA's biggest stars and trainers. Joe Abunassar and IMPACT, however are not following this trend. Instead, Joe is focused on the old-school approach of grit and grind with no glitz or glamour. See how Joe has attracted the top talent…

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Washington Wizards: Now healthy, Troy Brown is ready to make an ‘IMPACT’

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 19:56:00 GMT

Troy Brown has worked with Joe and IMPACT since his high school days. Now in his second year in the NBA with the Wizards, Troy has emerged as a star in the making. Joe goes into depth about Troy, how they train, and his work ethic. Click here to read the article. Click here…

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Toronto Raptors: How do your favorite players train during the offseason?

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 19:53:00 GMT

Training in the offseason for NBA players is inevitable no matter who you are or what you have done, however each player's circumstances are different. Kyle Lowry, Serge Ibaka, and Terrence Davis all spent their offseason training with IMPACT. Learn how Joe and his team tailored individual training programs for each one of these players.…

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From 5’7″ Underdog to Breakout D1 star.

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 19:50:00 GMT

“I still weighed 165 pounds,” Nelson said. “I had a few schools interested, but nothing really.” “It was basketball and lifting for a whole year. When I left [Impact], I was 180, maybe 185 [pounds],” Nelson said. “You need muscle, especially at the Division I level. I credit Impact for preparing me physically.” Photo: MADDY…

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5 Basketball Drills Kids Can Do At Home

Fri, 21 Feb 2020 18:14:00 GMT

Recently, Joe worked with our friends at Sports Mom Survival Guide to come up with some drills and advice your kids can do at home. Check it out here. Click here to check out the BEST Summer Training Camp for Youth in the US.

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Sports Nutrition for the Everyday Athlete from HERBALIFE

Mon, 22 Jul 2019 18:23:00 GMT

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5 Keys to Picking the Right Summer Basketball Training Experience

Wed, 08 May 2019 17:16:00 GMT

Student-athletes like you or your children must use the off-season properly to take your game to the next level. As compared to in-season when you are part of a team chasing W’s, this critical period is best put to use working on yourself, specifically your on-court skills, but just as important is the need to…

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IMPACT featured in DeMarcus Cousin’s RESURGANCE special on SHOWTIME

Mon, 15 Oct 2018 18:36:00 GMT

Check out the hard work put in by Boogie and the IMPACT staff, especially Drew Moore, in the trailer for this excited Showtime Project. DemarcusCousins.com SHOWTIME Sports is in production on a project that will chronicle four-time NBA All-Star DeMarcus Cousins. A premiere date and complete scope of the project is to…

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Protected: IMPACT Basketball Opens New State-of-the-Art Basketball Training Facility in Las Vegas

Wed, 06 Jun 2018 23:18:00 GMT

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Jared Dudley Credits IMPACT on The Ringer’s “One-on-One” Podcast

Tue, 14 Feb 2017 21:50:00 GMT

Listen to an NBA Vet explain the importance of "game speed reps" in his development as a Pro. Jared discusses his IMPACT experience at 6:00 into this Ringer Podcast with Chris Vernon. Listen to the podcast on YouTube or SoundCloud by clicking below.

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My Advice to Parents [Part 1]

Thu, 19 Jan 2017 21:21:00 GMT

Over the course of the next few weeks I will be writing a series of blogs directed towards parents with the hopes to add some insight and guidance to what we know as the crazy world of youth basketball. There is so much out there and as parents we are always concerned with making sure…

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From Walk-On To Rio with Team USA, Impact’s Drew Moore’s Player Development Story

Thu, 19 Jan 2017 20:41:00 GMT

After an amazing trip with Team USA to Rio for the 2016 Summer Olympics, IMPACT Basketball’s own Drew Moore recently stepped away from the gym for an hour for this interview. Drew's view of Team USA's Gold Medal run in Rio. Q: Before we get to Rio, tell us a little about you and how…

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Reliance on Analytics in Basketball

Thu, 19 Jan 2017 20:28:00 GMT

As many people have read and are learning, the world of basketball, and sports in general, is putting more and more weight into the difference analytical processes that are surfacing everywhere. There is no doubt that this data is useful and can significantly help in making coaching decisions, designing workout programs, and especially with preventing…

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Can Certifying Coaches Fix Youth Basketball In America?

Thu, 19 Jan 2017 20:11:00 GMT

Source: Basketball Insider interview With Joe Abunassar, Impact Basketball. Earlier this month, Kobe Bryant made headlines when he said that European players are more skilled than American players, and he added that the cause of this was “horrible, terrible AAU basketball.” He said that European players are “taught the game the right away at an early…

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Loving the Grind : Al Harrington

Thu, 19 Jan 2017 20:04:00 GMT

As Al Harrington moves on to bigger and better things as he stepsaway from the NBA, I can only look back at the last 16 years in awe of his career. I first met Al in Long Island, NY when I was working with Stephon Marbury during his summer camp. His smile was infectious and he was totally…

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Thanks KG : Appreciating Greatness

Thu, 19 Jan 2017 19:58:00 GMT

After over 20 years of training many of the best players in the world, it isn’t often that a player, or a particular workout stands out in any way. In fact, there are times when I have to really focus to raise my level, and deliver the best workout possible. Fifteen years ago, a young All-Star, Kevin…

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Impact Featured in USA Today

Thu, 19 Jan 2017 19:54:00 GMT

Aaron J Miller, wrote a great article in the USA Today on the popularity and importance of the 3 Pointer in the NBA and how hard IMPACT players like Kyle Lowry and Kawhi Leonard have worked to improve from the much longer distance than the college arc. Read how hard they have worked to build muscle…

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Impact’s Myles Turner on NBA Inside Stuff

Thu, 19 Jan 2017 19:48:00 GMT

Check out how hard the Indiana Pacers' Myles Turner is working out during the off-season with Joe to get his team to the NBA Finals next year. Source: NBA Inside Stuff.

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