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Athlete Reaction Camp

3-week off-season block blending BrainGames, plyometrics, and film study

9 min readSport performanceUpdated Jan 10, 2025

Camp length

3 weeksHigh intensity, short block

Sessions/week

42 neuro, 2 field

Expected gain

-25 msReaction improvement after camp
On this page
  1. Weekly Flow
  2. Field + Screen Pairing
  3. Tracking

Weekly Flow

  • Monday: Plyometrics + Reaction Time + film review.
  • Wednesday: Strength + Sequence Memory + situational drills.
  • Friday: Benchmark Reaction Time + agility timing gates.
  • Saturday: Active recovery + visualization.

Field + Screen Pairing

Perform 3 sets of plyo work, then immediately sit down for a Reaction Time block. This forces the nervous system to translate explosive output into precise clicks.

Tracking

Record reaction ms, jump height, and agility splits weekly. Use charts to visualize progress.

Action steps

01

Pair drills

Run BrainGames immediately after plyo sets for maximum carryover.

02

Film integration

Review plays post-drill to connect cognitive gains to tactics.

03

Test weekly

Friday benchmark session to measure progress.

Reaction TimeBenchmark nervous-system progress each week.
Sequence MemoryPairs well with film study and tactical drills.

Turn the idea into a score.

Run one relevant game, note your baseline, then repeat under the same conditions when you want a useful comparison.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need gym access?+

Yes for plyos, but the BrainGames portion can run on any laptop or tablet.

How do I avoid burnout?+

Insert mobility-only days mid-week and keep sleep above 8 hours.