GPP: Clutch Basketball Foundation

Clutch Athletics

Basketball

Coach

Dan Prenatt

Clutch General Preparation Program: Build the Foundation to Dominate the Court

The problem: Players and parents care about vertical jump, first-step burst, ¾-court speed/lane agility, and staying healthy—but most “plans” are random, too heavy, or ignore landing mechanics, knee/ankle care, and workload ramp-up, which hoops families talk about constantly in groups and forums. You can’t jump off a shaky base.

Our solution: A beginner-proof 12-week progression that teaches the lifts, builds explosive acceleration and vertical power, improves landing & decel mechanics, and micro-doses knee/ankle + hamstring/adductor care so athletes feel better between practices and games.

This isn’t just a weight-room grind. It’s a strategic, performance-based system that targets the key pillars of elite basketball performance:

✅ Explosive Strength & Power – Turn strength into higher jump and stronger finishes ✅ Acceleration, Decel & Mobility – Create blow-by space, stop-on-a-dime, and change pace without pain ✅ Speed, Agility & Athleticism – Get a faster first step, sharper closeouts, and cleaner lateral slides ✅ Joint Care & Durability – Keep knees/ankles happy through the season, not just into it

Who it’s for: 🏀 True beginners or returners (MS/HS, adult rec) who want a safe on-ramp 🏀 Players uneasy in the gym who want more pop (vert), quicker first step, and fewer tweaks 🏀 Parents/coaches seeking one simple base before the team/subscription model

What Sets Clutch Prep Apart? We don’t just prepare you for a season. We build your foundation. Your athletic foundation. By the end of this program, you won’t just feel stronger—you’ll feel like an athlete, and, most importantly, feel more confident in the weight room. You’ll be primed and ready to transition into the Clutch Basketball Monthly Program, where we elevate your performance, personalize your progression, and guide you toward your destination.

This is your launchpad. The next level begins after this foundation. Clutch Basketball Performance Training takes you to the next stage where vertical jump, first-step speed, lane-agility time, and ¾-court sprint all improve—so you stand out at tryouts, wreck closeouts, and finish through contact. 💪🏀

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Confidence in the gym

simple cues, options for home setups

Faster First Step

Cleaner changes of pace

More Power

Strength is king, but once you harness this trait, we need to apply it to your sport. Let's work together, making this your power -> help manage jumper's knee risk factors -> Increase vertical/explosiveness

Features

Access to your coaches

Coaches who will hold you accountable and provide the feedback you need to grow

Programming 7 days per week

Daily strength, conditioning, and skill training that’s accessible and challenging for athletes of any level or background

Exercise Video Guidance

Every video I film provides you with the necessary instructions. Watch it all or skip around, but Coach Dan is always there when you need an assist

Delivered through TrainHeroic

Sweating over a lifeless list is so 2010s. Your coaches and team will push you harder, know you better, and keep you going longer, all through an app

Equipment

Required

Barbell, Racks, Weights, Bands, Med Ball, Bench, Open Space

Sample Week

Week 1 of 12-week program

Monday

GPP: Phase 1 - Week 1 Day 2

Conditioning

Warm-Up 1

SMR (Foam Roll) -TFL 20 secs (per) -Glute 20 secs (per) -Hamstring 20 secs (per) -Lat 20 secs (per) -T-Spine Extension 20 secs AIS -Lying Piriformis Stretch 20 secs (per) -Active Straight Leg Kicks 10x (per) -Prone Blackburn 10x Pillar Prep -Plank 30 secs -Plank to Push-Up 5x -Shoulder Taps 10x (per) -Glute Bridge Reaches 5x (per) Dynamic -Three-Legged Dog 10x (per) -World's Greatest Stretch 5x (per) -Quad Stretch 5x (per) -Runner's Walk 5x (per) -Knee Hug 5x (per) Integrate -A-Hop 10 yards -A-March 3 Strikes 10 yards -A-March 10 yards -A-Skip 10 yards Neuro -Rapid Response 3x

Jump Rope

3 x 25

Broad Jump (NCM)

3 x 3

Prone: Sprint Starts

5 x 10

Plate Goodmorning

3 x 5

DB Seated Military Press

3 x 45

ASLR w/Band

3 x 5

Split Squats (BW)

2 x 45

Banded Lat Pulldown (TK)

2 x 45

Birddog

2 x 45

Alt Bicep Curls

2 x 45

Banded Clam Shells

2 x 45

Crunches

3 x 45

Reverse Crunch

2 x 45

Conditioning

Tempo Runs (Athlete)

Tempo Runs: Your speed will be slightly faster than a jog but less than a sprint...think 75% of max sprint speed. Maintain great posture/technique as you stride each set. Prescription: Perform 8 sets of 60 yard Tempo runs from A to B. Run from A to B at about 75% of max sprint speed. (Rest/Recovery between sets = walking half the distance performed = 30 yards; therefore you will walk 15 yards from B and back to B to begin second set towards A.

Tuesday

GPP: Phase 1 - Week 1 Day 3

Conditioning

Warm-Up 2

SMR (Foam Roller) -TFL 20 secs (per) -Glute 20 secs (per) -Quad 20 secs (per) -Lat 20 secs (per) -T-Spine Ext 20 secs AIS -Bretzel 20 secs (per) -HK Hip Flexor Activation 20 secs (per) -Groin Rockers 10x (per) Pillar Prep -Shin Box w/Glute Bridge 5x (per) -Birddog Hamstring Kicks 10x (per) -Side Plank 20 sec (per) -Hand Release Push-Ups 10x Dynamic -Copenhagen Adductor 15x (per) -World's Greatest Stretch 5x (per) -Knee Tuck to Lateral Lunge 5x (per) -Inverted Hamstring 5x (per) -Shuffles to Lateral Lunge 10yds (per) Integrate -Lateral March 10yds (per) -Lateral March Skips (Rhythmic) 10 yds (per) -Lateral March Skips (Distance) 10 yds (per) Neuro -Rapid Response (pogo) 3x

Wall Drill: ISO Hold

3 x 20

NCM Vertical Jumps

3 x 3

Falling Sprint Start

5 x 1 @ 10

Z-Sit Shoulder Press

3 x 6

Banded Squats (BW)

3 x 45

Wall Angels

3 x 15

Banded SA Lat Pulldown (TK Position)

2 x 45

DB Hip Thrust

2 x 45

3-Way Hip

2 x 5

Banded Tricep Pulldown

2 x 45

ISO Split Squat w/Band Pull-Apart

2 x 45

ISO Dead Hang Pull-Up

2 x 45

Banded Pallof

2 x 45

Conditioning: HPRT Aerobic Training

1 x 25:00 @ 6

Thursday

GPP: Phase 1 - Week 1 Day 5

Conditioning

Warm-Up 2

Jump Rope

3 x 25

Wall Drill: ISO Hold

3 x 20

Half-Kneeling Sprint Start

5 x 1 @ 10

Goblet Squat

3 x 6

TRX Pull-Up (Assisted)

3 x 45

Foam Roller T-Spine Extension

3 x 5

DB Staggered RDL

2 x 45

Standing SA Banded Shoulder Press

2 x 45

Bear Hold w/Shoulder Taps

2 x 45

Banded Bicep Curls

2 x 45

Farmer Carry

2 x 45

Bear Crawls

2 x 45

Y Cuffs

2 x 45

Circuit

Shuttle Run: 50 yards and back x2 trips = 1 set Perform 2 sets Rest 35-45 seconds between sets

Friday

GPP: Phase 1 - Week 1 Day 6

Conditioning

Warm-Up 1

Lateral Hurdle Jumps (NCM)

3 x 3

Depth Drop

3 x 3

Rapid Response Sprint Start

6 x 3 @ 10

Chest Supported Row

3 x 6

Banded Pullthrough

3 x 45

Psoas Holds

3 x 45

DB SA Seated Military Press

2 x 45

Step-Ups: Goblet

2 x 45

T-Spine Rotations

2 x 20

Skullcrushers w/DB

2 x 45

Hand Release Push-Up's

2 x 45

Side Plank

2 x 45

Copenhagen Adductor

2 x 45

Conditioning: HPRT Aerobic Training

1 x 25:00 @ 6

Coach

More from Clutch Athletics

Dan Prenatt

I help hoopers build first-step acceleration, vertical & approach jump, and in-season durability with simple progressions and real metrics (10-yd/¾-court sprint, lane-agility style shuttles, standing/approach vert, med-ball throws). You’ll get beginner cues, equipment swaps, and smart ramp-up so you feel better at practice and games.

No ego lifts. No guesswork.

Just a step-by-step plan for a higher jump, a faster first step, and happier knees/ankles. Tap Get -> log your first win this week.

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FAQs

I'm new/have some experience, is this right for me?

This is perfect for you. There will be five different phases. If you need to stay in a specific phase longer, do so. If you need to skip a phase because it is too easy, do it. This is a safe way to be introduced to the world of strength training in 12 weeks, and it also accommodates your timeline.

How do I know I'm improving?

There will be testing exercises placed throughout, but also make sure to input your weights and sets to track these variables over time too.

Who is this program for?

This is for basketball players who have limited to no experience in the gym. Approximately 12+ years old. The first phase will focus on reinforcing movements, while the last phase will introduce how to lift outside your comfort zone, training you to become more comfortable with the uncomfortable.

What if I don't know how to perform an exercise?

Each workout has a video of me explaining every exercise just like I would if you were in the gym with me. The best part about this set-up is that you can have me explain an exercise on your time! If something does not feel right, you can message in the APP or email.

I have experience and ready for sport specific training!

If you're ready & have a foundation in movement/weight training, it's time to start your monthly workout that mirror your school and travel seasons as closely as possible. Follow this link: https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/workout-plan/team/clutch-basketball-performance-training?attrib=284570-web