Many people are unaware of what steps Daniel Orton and Patrick Patterson are taking this summer to get in shape, both mentally and physically. It's a proven fact that when your body gets tired you struggle mentally as well. The mind and body go hand and hand.
To improve their mental and physical toughness, the two University of Kentucky teammates have decided to head to California and put their bodies and minds through a grueling four to eight week training program.
During the upcoming body breaking experience, the players will be exposed to intense physical workouts by Frank Matrisciano and basketball instruction by Phil Handy and former NBA coach Bob Hill.
While Matrisciano remains secretive about his personal life and the exact location of his training, several NBA and college players swear by his intense training program.
While reading the article linked above, it is scary thinking of how good this program could be for Patterson and Orton. This program could have a tremendous effect on Patterson's leadership ability next year. At the same time, Orton is going to learn what it takes mentally and physically to be successful in big-time college basketball.
