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Expert: Bob Anagnostou - 1/6/2007


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Dear Coach,

My first question was how do I jump higher, but I think I have already got the answer to that from reading the other questions.

Now my question is how can you get taller? Well I am 5'7"-5'8"(Not sure exact height), 16 year old.

I want to be a true basketball player, I have passion for the sport. I made my highschool team in Canada. Once I am done highschool here, I am thinking of going to college in America just for basketball.

Thanks.

Answer
OK, listen up.

Yoga spine stretching is definitely going to help you.
Try this free site out and rush to the twisting postures. They will help you lengthen and strengthen your spine. Most importantly, stretch just before sleeping while on bed. Feel you back stretching, twisting and relaxing.
http://www.yogabasics.com/asana/index.html

Now, on to some nutrition secrets.
Spirulina and soy protein are the best choice, however almonds and sesame as well 1-2 hours before sleeping will definitely increase your growth hormone release. The key nutrients that they have in abundunce is arginine(amino acids), magnesium and zinc. That's great combination. What you really want to avoid is sugar(sweets, fruits) before sleeping. Try milk with cocoa(just at night with cocoa - drink at least 2 more cups of pure milk during the day. These are golden rules.
Also, sleep in a completely dark room. No beam of light at all.

This is the perfect age to stimulate growth hormone and it's going to be good.

Yours,
Coach B.Anagnostou
Olympiacos Pireaus (HEBA, Euroleague)
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I can answer any questions relating to drills, offence plays, defence plays, conditioning, improving vertical leap and explosiveness, shooting, passing, dribling, penetrating, faking and whatever related to basketball coaching and playing. ***"Please be sure you include in your question the following information -Whether you are a player, a coach, a parent of a young player or just a fan. -If you are a player, your age, height, weight and goals in basketball. -If you are a coach, the grade of your team and the years of experience.

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I have been a pro basketball player for 5 years, but i have started playing basketball since the age of 6. I am currently assistant coach in a Greek First division under 21 team and head coach in a Junior High School team. My father, who has helped my a lot, is part of the Greece national basketball team's coaching stuff, the European Champions and the Silver World Champions.

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Currently, a student in Hellenic Gymnastic(concerning all sports) Academy, which has produced high level coaches who compose the Basketball and Football national teams' coaching stuff.

Awards and Honors
Most Improved Player 2002 award in HEBA championship under 21 ~ Most Valuable Rookie Player 2003 award in HEBA championship ~ Best Offensive player 2005 award in HEBA championship

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