Ben Cook (coach)
Ben Cook | |
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 Ben Cook with Shammond Williams | |
| Born | October 26, 1963 |
| Organization(s) | University of North Carolina, Evernham Motorsports, Team Red Bull, Michael Waltrip Racing, Richard Petty Motorsports |
| Notable work | 52-Week Football Training, Total Basketball Fitness: A 52-Week, Year-Round Training Program, Jumpmetrics |
Ben Cook (born October 26, 1963) is an American collegiate and professional strength coach and author. He has published a number of books and articles. He is currently a member of the training staff at PIT Instruction and Training in Mooresville, North Carolina.[1][2]
He was a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (1989–2012) and Certified Personal Trainer (1999–2012) offered by the National Strength and Conditioning Association. He has since formally resigned both credentials.
Educational background[edit]
Cook was born in Denton, North Carolina. He obtained a Bachelor of Science in exercise and sports science from Pfeiffer University in 1987, and in 1995 received his Master of Arts in Exercise and Sports Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Coaching career[edit]
Cook began his career in 1987 at Appalachian State University as an assistant under head strength coach Chip Sigmon.[3] In the fall of 1989, he began work at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill as an assistant for head football strength and conditioning coaches Rich Tuten and Jeff Madden.[4] In 1993 Cook began as the head strength coach for the North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball team, spending eight years with the Tar Heels. He was a coaching staff member of four Final Four teams while serving three Carolina head basketball coaches; Dean Smith, Bill Guthridge, and Matt Doherty.[5][6][7][8][9] In 2001 Cook became the Director of Sports Performance for Carolinas Sports Performance in Charlotte North Carolina.[10] In 2003 Cook became one of the first full time strength coaches for the sport of NASCAR when he began working for NASCAR Hall of Fame Crew Chief and Team Owner Ray Evernham. Cook served as strength coach for an assortment of NASCAR teams; Evernham Motorsports from 2003–2006, Red Bull Racing Team from 2006–2009, Michael Waltrip Racing from 2009–2011 and Richard Petty Motorsports in 2015.[11][12][13]
Authored works[edit]
Cook has authored several books, instructional videos and articles concerning strength and conditioning training.
Books[edit]
- 52-Week Football Training[14]
- Total Basketball Fitness: A 52-Week, Year-Round Training Program[15]
- Jumpmetrics[16]
Videos[edit]
- Strength Training for Basketball[17]
- Developmental Conditioning Drills for Basketball"[18]
- Speed & Agility Training for Baseball[19]
References[edit]
- ^ Fox Morning News (May 6, 2015). "On the Job with Bob" NASCAR pit crew training". YouTube;: Fox Morning News.
- ^ Matt Seyler, Mina Kaji (June 6, 2019). "United Airlines turns to NASCAR pit crews for quicker turnover". ABC News. Retrieved August 25, 2020.
- ^ Sigmon, Chip (March 1, 2019). The Golden Age of Strength and Conditioning. Core Media Group, Inc. ISBN 978-1732370159.
- ^ Cook, Ben (2020). "Player Bio: Ben Cook - University of North Carolina Tar Heels Official Athletic Site - Rams Club". UNC Ram's Club Information.
- ^ Basketball Training (September 24, 1994). "Tar Heels work hard to improve their conditioning". Carolina Blue. pp. 25, 29.
- ^ "Weight Room is a Haven for Hoopsters". Carolina Blue. January 8, 2000. p. 2.
- ^ Dean Smith, John Kilgo, Sally Jenkins (2002). A Coach's Life. Random House. pp. xxvi. ISBN 978-0375758805.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "Coach Asks Tar Heels To Climb 11,000-Yard Ladder/ New Coach Matt Doherty's Conditioning Program Has Challenged UNC's Players". Greensboro News and Record. October 20, 2000.
- ^ Vince Carter Did WHAT In College? Stories From Longtime UNC Strength/Conditioning Coach Ben Cook, retrieved December 13, 2021
- ^ Health Care (August 24, 2001). "Carolinas Healthcare adds sports performance center". Charlotte Business Journal. p. 30.
- ^ The Buckley Report (2004). Buckley, Bob (ed.). "New Athleticism in NASCAR". WGHP Fox 8 News (Sports Video Report).
- ^ Long, Dustion (April 3, 2008). "Red Bull Racing spends all week in training for its pit crew". THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT. Retrieved August 25, 2020.
- ^ SPEED Channel (March 29, 2010). "NASCAR on Speed" (Video Report). No. SPEED_03–29–2010_21.43.33.
- ^ Cook, Ben (1999). 52-Week Football Training. Human Kinetics. ISBN 978-0736000857.
- ^ Cook, Ben (2002). Total Basketball Fitness: A 52-Week, Year-Round Training Program. Coaches Choice. ISBN 978-1585186464.
- ^ Alan Tyson, Ben Cook (2004). Jumpmetrics. Human Kenetics. ISBN 978-0736048385.
- ^ Cook, Ben (2008). "Basketball Strength Training DVD". healthylearning.com.
- ^ Cook, Ben (2008). "Developmental Conditioning Drills for Basketball". healthylearning.com.
- ^ "HQ4: Preview of Speed & Agility Training DVD". YouTube: HQ4 Baseball & Softball. 2003.