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Hello Bret,

I'm 20 years old, 6 feet and a half-inch, about 165 pounds and I play the off guard position now though I'm not a bad PG. I want to get admitted in a university with a basketball scholarship. I have about 3 or 4 months to improve my game during which I have about 4 hours daily for weight training and practice.
Will u please recommend a 6 day plan for me, to improve my jumpshots( I'm pretty good at driving in the lane), increasing my vertical leap( is it possible to increase by 2 feet in 4 months?) and strengthen my joints(I'm quite injury-prone especialy my ankles I twist them all the time) ?
I can use a maximum of 2 hours in the morning and 4 hours in the evening but not more than 4- 4 1/2 hours in all a day? I also have a membership in a great gym.

Thank you,
Prince

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Hi Prince,

I'm sorry to say I'm not a trainer, and I will not give out advice on a work out program. If you have a gym membership, then I would talk to the trainers there; they are professionals. My expertise is in basketball rules and officiating. I'm sorry.

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My expertise is in the art of Officiating Basketball and I can answer questions pertaining to basketball rules; youth level through CIF High School, NCAA college and NBA rules as well. I can either help define a specific rule for you, or interpret a specific rule to clarify how other officials and I view and call the game.

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I have been a Basketball Official now for over 19 years, officiating at all levels. I have attended numerous training camps throughout the years in an attempt to constantly become a better official. I have been evaluated by top Officiating organizations and I've had the honor of being selected to officiate at the highest levels including former Division 1 College and NBA players.

Organizations
NASO (National Association of Sports Officials) CBOA (California Basketball Officials Association)

Education/Credentials
El Sorrino Officials Association Accreditation CIF Certified(California Interscholastic Federation) WCPBL(West Coast Professional Baskeball League) The NBA Developmental League training

Past/Present Clients
Los Angeles City Parks and Recreation, Calabasas Basketball League, Calabasas Semi-Pro Men's League, AYBA California Interscholatic Federation, ARC League , (WCPBL)West Coast Professional Basketball League, Gary Grant Youth Basketball Program

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