COMBINE AND PRE-DRAFT

TRAINING PROGRAM

EVERY DAY IS GAME DAY

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PREPARE FOR THE

NEXT LEVEL

After years of training and playing at the highest level of competition, the
NBA combine and individual workouts are the final steps to an athlete
realizing their dream of playing in the NBA. EXOS is dedicated to supporting
athletes with our world-class integrated performance training, nutrition, and
rehabilitation services during this critical time in their careers. In addition
to performance training, athletes have the opportunity to enhance their
on-court skills through individual and group development sessions led by
skills experts. EXOS’ NBA combine and pre-draft training program offers
everything an athlete needs to reach their goal of playing in the NBA.

SYSTEM FOR SUCCESS

EXOS uses a training system that has supported champions across sports
and around the world. This system continually evolves based on the most
innovative and cutting-edge training techniques and is the foundation of our
athletes’ success at the highest levels. Each athlete trains with confidence
knowing they have the tools needed to achieve their greatest results at the
combine and during individual workouts.

INDIVIDUALIZED TRAINING FOR INDIVIDUAL GOALS

To get maximum results and meet their specific needs and goals, each
athlete receives individual skills development coaching and performance
training. Dedicated on-court sessions with skills experts  enhance their
basketball abilities and address areas of improvement before going in front
of NBA personnel. Training with EXOS performance specialists, athletes also
work on improving strength, speed, and power. These sessions focus on
improving areas tested at the combine as well as areas to make participants
better athletes overall.

WE ARE A TEAM
In the same way that coaches and staff work together to help an NBA
team succeed, our skills coaches and performance specialists are experts
in their fields. They’re dedicated to working together to help our athletes
reach their goals. Our coaches, physical therapists, nutritionists, massage
therapists, chiropractors, and other specialists use a team approach,
constantly communicating to ensure that each athlete’s individual plan is
helping them succeed.

YOUR GOAL IS OUR GOAL.

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PRE-DRAFT While our short-term goal during training is to ensure the best
performance at the combine and improve overall draft status, our long-
PREPARATION term goal is to help set up our athletes for career success in the NBA.
Working with EXOS performance specialists, athletes train to become
faster and stronger while also learning injury-prevention strategies to
promote career longevity. Athletes also work with experienced skills
coaches to improve basketball and position-specific skills, preparing
them for combine and career success.

PRE-DRAFT DRILL PREPARATION POSITION-SPECIFIC WORK

EXOS performance specialists focus on preparing EXOS brings in experienced skills coaches to best
athletes for the specific drills they’ll be tested on at prepare athletes for the skills and tactics needed to
the combine and during individual workouts. excel at the NBA level.

Using proven training techniques and the latest Working with coaches and other top collegiate
technology, athletes are shown how to best execute players, athletes who train at EXOS have an advantage
each drill for maximum performance and results. for position drills at the combine, individual workouts,
summer league competition, and their first NBA
PERFORMANCE TRAINING FOCUSES ON: training camp.
+ 3/4 court sprint
+ Lane agility drill SKILLS TRAINING FOCUSES ON:
+ No-step vertical + Offensive skill development
+ Maximum vertical + Defensive skill development
+ 185-pound bench press + Basketball IQ development
+ Video analysis

*Athletes may bring in their own skills coaches.

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INTEGRATED SYSTEM FOR THE

NEXT LEVEL
SPEED TRAINING: Faster on the break and quicker to the basket
Speed is an essential part of the combine evaluation process and a
necessary skill for meeting the up-tempo style of the NBA. To best prepare
for the combine and the NBA, athletes train to improve their overall speed
and lateral quickness as they:

• ork on first-step quickness to be faster on each play

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• Develop greater top-end speed to be faster on the break and excel at
the 3/4 court sprint
• Enhance multidirectional agility and speed to get into better defensive
positions and perform well in the lane agility drill

POWER DEVELOPMENT: Strong in the paint, powerful through the lane

Upper- and lower-body strength and power is essential for showcasing
athleticism at the combine and for withstanding the daily grind of the NBA
season. Our strength and power training focuses on:

• Lower-body explosiveness to increase an athlete’s overall vertical

abilities and help them excel
• Upper-body strength to be stronger when battling in the paint and
through the lane and for the bench press

NUTRITION SUPPORT: Fuel for peak performance

Combine and individual workouts are opportunities to showcase an
athlete’s abilities to NBA personnel. To perform at its best, the body needs
to be properly fueled. EXOS nutrition support includes:

• Customized meal plans created by registered dietitians to help athletes

reach their ideal body composition
• On-site food services to provide daily customized meals
• Pre- and post-workout supplement strategies to properly fuel training
sessions and on-court performance

PHYSICAL THERAPY SERVICES: Get back in the game ready to compete

To compete in the combine and during individual workouts, reducing injury
risk is crucial. Physical therapy services include:

• ecovery sessions designed to minimize injury risk and

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• reduce muscle soreness
• Access to an integrated team of physical therapists, athletic trainers,
chiropractors, and soft-tissue specialists, plus top sports medicine
doctors for any rehabilitation needs

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NBA DRAFT
RESULTS

2018 DEANDRE AYTON

PHOENIX SUNS 1 PICK
st

AARON HOLIDAY
23 PICK
rd
INDIANA PACERS

ROBERT WILLIAMS
27 PICK
th
BOSTON CELTICS

DE’ANTHONY MELTON
46 PICK
th
HOUSTON ROCKETS

2017

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2016

2015

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TESTIMONIALS

“I couldn’t be happier with my decision to train with EXOS for my

pre-draft. EXOS helped me get my body in great shape for the long
workout schedule, and the skills trainers were great and will help
you get your game right. They did a great job of individualizing my
workouts and working on my weaknesses. They’ve coached and
know what the workouts entail along with knowing what teams are
looking for.”
– AARON WHITE, WASHINGTON WIZARDS | SECOND-ROUND PICK

“Working with EXOS really helped me in my pre-draft process. They

really prepared me for the combine testing and got me stronger and
faster. The basketball training really helped me improve my shooting
and ball handling during the pre-draft process. The skills coaches
really know and understand the game and helped me with my reads
and decision-making.”
– NORMAN POWELL, TORONTO RAPTORS | SECOND-ROUND PICK

“In just a matter of a couple months, the skills coach was able to
teach me tons of new information about how to play in the NBA —
terminology, coverages, etc. I saw an improvement in my game play
and learned something new every day. He was always willing and
able to work out whenever I wanted, no matter the time of day. I’m
definitely glad he was the one to prepare me as I embarked on my
NBA journey.”
– TYLER HARVEY, ORLANDO MAGIC | SECOND-ROUND PICK

“Working with EXOS and the skills coach helped prepare me for the
next level both mentally and physically. In just a few months, I was
able to improve my weaknesses and master my strengths. There
wasn’t a day I came into the gym that I wasn’t pushed to my limit.
The performance training at EXOS really helped my mobility and
strength, specifically in my hips and ankles, allowing me to move
more freely on the court and be a more explosive player.”
– ANTHONY BROWN, LOS ANGELES LAKERS | SECOND-ROUND PICK

“Training at EXOS helped me get into the best shape of my life for
the NBA draft process and my first year as a pro. The facilities and
staff are truly on an elite level, and I look forward to working
with them again.”
– KAY FELDER, CLEVELAND CAVALIERS | SECOND-ROUND PICK

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LOCATIONS WITH ON-SITE FULL COURTS

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA EXOS AT STUBHUB CENTER

DALLAS, TEXAS EXOS AT FIELDHOUSE USA

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WHO IS
EXOS?
EXOS prides itself on providing personal attention to each and every
athlete. Whether a potential lottery pick or an undrafted free agent, every
athlete’s needs and goals are met with an equal level of passion and
commitment.

+TRAIN FOR THE COMBINE

+TRAIN FOR RESULTS

+TRAIN FOR YOUR FUTURE

EXOS realizes the importance of executing a seamless pre-draft training

experience to ensure athletes are fully prepared to showcase their
basketball skills and athletic capabilities. To simplify the experience, we’ve
created a total solution to provide athletes and agents with a turnkey
experience and seamless pre-draft training period.

CONTACT
Space in the EXOS NBA combine and pre-draft preparation program
is limited to ensure personalized attention for each athlete. For
more information and to reserve a spot, contact our team today.

AJ Diggs | adiggs@teamexos.com

TEAMEXOS.COM

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