One pattern keeps repeating across gyms: Strong legs don’t guarantee a higher jump if force doesn’t transfer. Core stability keeps showing up as the bridge between raw strength and usable explosiveness — especially when athletes struggle to replicate gym gains in-game. Curious how different gyms are training the core specifically for jump transfer, not just strength.

A common frustration I keep hearing from jump athletes: “I’m training, but I don’t know if it’s actually working.” Most jump programs push effort before clarity. Without real feedback, motivation drops — even if progress is happening. Coaches, across basketball, volleyball, and performance gyms, how are you currently tracking and quantifying vertical jump improvements beyond the occasional test? Are there systems in place to keep athletes motivated while showing measurable progress?

After speaking with coaches across multiple gyms about vertical jump and explosive development, a few patterns keep showing up: - Athletes want clearer ways to measure progress (not just “feel better”) - Core strength keeps coming up as the missing link between force and usable jump- Posterior chain strength is doing double duty: performance + injury prevention - Gym training alone only solves part of the problem - sport environment and mindset do the rest - Overloading and poor recovery are quietly stalling progress Starting to see that jump performance isn’t a leg problem - it’s a system problem. Curious how others are seeing this play out in their gyms.

This community is about understanding what actually holds athletes back from jumping higher, staying healthy, and progressing long-term. I’m here to learn. I’ll be asking questions, sharing patterns I’m noticing, and posting insights as they come up. Nothing is being sold here. This is purely a space for honest discussion and real-world experience. If you train athletes or are one yourself, you’re in the right place.