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Not that long ago, I was just like you. I was having some level of success on my team but I was not a star. I managed to make the team but I was not a star player. I was not the go-to guy. Heck, I wasn’t even a starter. But, I was pretty good.

After my first year, I was facing the difficult question of how to become more successful. I wanted to become the go-to guy, but had no idea how to become that. If I was to become the star I had always wanted to be, I needed to figure it out.


I needed to become far more serious about becoming the star player, or I could simply be satisfied with being a role player on the team.

All these years later and I still wonder how far I could have gone if I had worked harder. What if I had tried everything I could to make progress? What if I knew then what I know now…

Fortunately for you and I, my time in college did not go to a complete waste. I became certified as a professional physical fitness coach, and managed to coach the local kids basketball team in my spare time when I wasn’t training professionally. I had been the coach of our basketball team for 7 years, and a basketball coach for kids 5 years before that.

I have learned a lot about how to train people to become better athletes. I see the success in my players. Some of them have gone all the way.

You have the opportunity right now. You can learn from my mistakes. The time is right now for you to dedicate yourself to becoming the best player you can, and reach your ultimate goals.

It does still bother me that I wasted my opportunity. Maybe I could have been the one that had meetings with pro teams before draft day. But, instead of beating myself up over it, I made the best of it.

I finally did figure out that dedicating myself to my career is a key to success. I have poured over hundreds of athletic journals researching player development. My own experience in Physical Education has proven extremely valuable. I have fine tuned my own ability to get the maximum out of each of my players.

When it comes to basketball not surprisingly, having the highest vertical jump possible is a great benefit. Being able to jump higher than your opponent allows you to beat them to the rebound. You can deny them the shot with blocks they have never seen before. You can out vertical the other team to get off your jump shot and sink the winning shot.

And, nothing gets the crowd going and catches the eyes of recruiters like slamming a dunk. Imagine the roar of the crowd after that.

At first over the years I coached to pass the time, then as a professional fitness coach, I have managed to figure out how to improve my players jumping skills to the highest levels imaginable. And believe me, if my students can learn and improve with my techniques, you certainly can. Everyone knows that High School athletic students are not always the brightest ones around. If they can learn this stuff, anyone can.

My training program is laid out in simple and easy to follow steps. You are guided through everything. It really could not be any easier.

I have learned over the years that there are a few mistakes that athletes keep making when it comes to trying to improve their jumping abilities. These mistakes will definitely stop you from reaching your true potential.

One common mistake is focusing on the wrong muscles to develop, or not developing all of the ones involved in jumping. Too many athletes concentrate on developing only the large muscles. Sure, you may look good on the beach, but you will jump like a chump.

You need to develop all of the muscles involved in jumping and keep them in balance. Imagine a sports car for a minute. You could have the greatest engine in the world in it, but if you have the same tires your mom uses, that car will never be able to use that engine to its true potential.

If you target all muscles involved in jumping, you will be able to get the extra power needed to add inches to your vertical.

Endurance is nice if you are a marathon runner, but it’s not what you need to concentrate on to maximize your vertical. You need to train your muscles in a way that will add explosiveness. You need to be able to get your legs to propel you upwards like a rocket.

You are not interested in being able to jump up and down for 60 minutes straight. That would be of no use to you. Instead you need to have the ability to explode off the ground on demand. With the proper training that I can show you, you will be able to take off like a rocket whenever you need to and as often as you need to.

Another way to look at this is to compare the long distance runner and the sprinter. Would the long distance runner train by running as fast as he can for 10 seconds? Would the sprinter train by running for as far as he can for as long as he can? Of course they wouldn’t. You need to train like a jumper.

The last common mistake that athletes make who are looking to improve their jump is to only concentrate on one kind of training. When it comes to jump training, there are three main exercise types that are commonly used. They are weight training, explosiveness training, and jumping exercises. Each of these is important for you to some degree.

Unfortunately, too many athletes concentrate on only one of these training styles. Really…

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I was an aspiring basketball player and having moderate success.  I wasn’t my teams go-to-guy or the one that they gave the ball to late in the game.  But I was pretty good.

After my freshman season I was faced with one of the most important decision on my basketball life…


I could either get SERIOUS about becoming the best possible basketball player I could be and doing everything I could to reach my full potential…

Fast forward to today…I am a little older and no longer in competitive basketball.  There is not a day that goes by that I don’t wish I could go back to my younger days and compete in sports again. And almost everyday I sit around and ask myself…

The tough part is that I will never know the answers to these questions!  And that is not a good feeling!

I wish I could go back and work on my game so much harder than I did and see what I could have done with my abilities.

YOU have the opportunity RIGHT NOW to put everything you have into your game and work your tail off to be the best you can be.  I wish I could relive the opportunity you have right now because you only get ONE shot at it!

Your opportunity to do AMAZING things is RIGHT IN FRONT OF YOU! It is an incredible opportunity you have.  Take advantage of it TODAY because…

It bothers me that I wasted my own opportunity to become a star player that had all the recruiters drooling over me.  But instead of sitting around and feeling sorry for myself (what good would that do!) I decided that I would do everything I could do to make sure other athletes didn’t end up in the same situation as me.

So I dedicated myself to helping athletes reach their full athletic potential by giving them the proper training to achieve it.  When it comes to basketball it is no secrets that having a huge vertical leap is one of the most important athletic skills you can posses.

I mean, just think about it.  If you can jump higher than your opponent it allows you to get your jump shot off, grab rebounds, block shots…

And of course, be able to throw it down and get the crowd going crazy! (c’mon, who doesn’t dream of doing that!)

With that in mind I set out to compile the most effective and gravity defying vertical jump program possible.  I researched tons of different programs, browsed research articles, looked through training charts, analyzed what worked and what didn’t and after months of research I came to a startling conclusion…

There were 3 main problems I continually saw when I looked at the training most athletes were using in their vertical jump training…and these mistakes were absolutely killing their results!

The first mistake I saw was that athletes were only focusing on the large muscles involved in jumping. It’s no secret that you need to be working on your quads and calves…but by only focusing on a couple muscles you will never reach your full jumping potential.  It just won’t happen!

You will hit a plateau and your vertical will go stagnate.  To break through this plateau and take your vertical above it you MUST target all the muscles that are critical for jumping. When you do, you are then able to squeak out those extra inches that can be a real difference maker.

The second mistake I continually saw with athletes vertical jump training was that they were training in the incorrect “mode”. This is a huge problem because even when some of the athletes were using the correct exercises, they were still getting lackluster results.  But when I looked at their workout it was clear the problem was that they were not training in the proper mode.

See, when you train you are either working your muscle endurance or you are working your muscle explosiveness.  Now muscle endurance is great if you are a long distance runner but not very helpful if you are looking to increase your vertical jump.  To increase your vertical jump you need muscle explosiveness.

Think about this…Do you want to be able to jump continuously for 20 minutes or do you want to be able to explode off the ground quickly and high? Then you need to focus on muscle explosiveness and kick that muscle endurance training to the curb!

Let me put it another way…Does a long distance runner train by running sprints…NO!  Does a sprinter train by running 20 miles everyday…NO!  A long distance runner needs muscle endurance and a sprinter needs muscle explosiveness.

But more importantly..A basketball player looking to increase their vertical jump MUST train for muscle explosiveness.

The third mistake I found was the biggest mistake of all and the biggest cause of minimal vertical jump gains. When it comes to vertical jump training there are 3 main training styles..Plyometrics, Weight Lifting, and Jumping Exercises.  Each of these training styles is effective to a certain degree.

But here is the problem…most athletes use only ONE of these training styles.   If you only use one then you are only going to get minimal gains!  In order to get maximum gains you need to incorporate all 3 methods of training into one single workout.

You need to take the most effective exercises from each training method and combine them into one easy to follow program. This way you get the benefits of each training method and maximum results.

So those are the 3 big mistakes that athletes make with their vertical jump training.  Avoid these 3 mistakes in your training and you are on your way to a massive vertical jump.

OK, so I am sure right now you are thinking…“That sounds great but HOW do I design a workout program…

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First of all why is having a vertical jump program that is designed specifically FOR YOU important? It is important because it is well known by strength and conditioning coaches around the world that the FASTEST WAY TO MAKE GAINS is to focus on an individuals weaknesses. As we are all different people we all have different things we need to work on in order to increase our vertical jump.


By targeting the areas that YOU are lacking, your vertical jump will improve at a much faster rate than by following a program that haphazardly trains everything, or worse, doesn’t train the areas you need to improve.

For example a vertical jump is a power movement which means it is a combination of strength and speed. As such a strong person wanting to jump high needs less emphasis on strength work, a fast person needs less emphasis on plyometrics and jumping drills, and then there are others that need a combination of both.

Vertical Mastery is the only jump program available today that can customize your training to optimally target your individual areas of weakness and turn them into areas of strength. As those weaknesses become your strengths your ability to jump high will improve dramatically.

Vertical Mastery is a software application (and I do mean an actual software application, NOT interactive e-book or whatever else people are claiming is software these days) that creates custom vertical jump training programs to target the weaknesses of the individual athlete. As is well known, this process is the best way to achieve biggest gains in the least amount of time for not just jumping, but any athletic pursuit.

"Jack has been extremely helpful when it comes to jumping. I email Jack and ask him questions about strength training, plyos, recovery, or anything that has to do with jumping higher on a monthly basis; and everytime I get a response almost immediately. Jack is an expert when it comes to vertical jumping. You will jump higher and become a better all-around athlete. I was born with about a 23 inch standstill vertical, now it’s 31, and I credit most of it to Jack’s advice."

"Since I found Jack Woodrup about a year ago, I’ve been very impressed by his no-hype attitude and integrity. That may not sound like an important trait in a jump trainer, but if you’ve spent any time searching the ‘net for information on increasing your vertical leap, you know just how much self-promotion, BS, and outright lies are out there. Instead of following a program that worked for "somebody," I was able to take Jack’s advice to find the best training methods to meet my own needs and situation. I’m really glad I did, because I’ve improved dramatically over the past few months."

Watch the video to see just a few examples of how Vertical Mastery can tailor your training no matter what your individual needs are.

Do you know what happens when ANY athlete hires a personal trainer or strength coach to improve their athletic ability and on field performance? That trainer will assess the individual athlete to determine their needs, then they will analyze the result of that assessment, and ONLY THEN DO they create a program for that athlete – just like Vertical Mastery does.

Do you know what doesn’t happen? What doesn’t happen is that coach blindly giving their athlete some pre-made cookie cutter program to follow with complete disregard for the individuals needs – which is what other programs do.

As you have probably gathered, this pre-program assessment is extremely important. If your training program is not based on your individual needs than you are almost certainly wasting your time and effort doing things that aren’t giving you the best results. The pre-tests themselves are all pretty straight forward and there are detailed instructions and video’s showing you how to perform them.

After the pre-program assessment is finished Vertical Mastery then provides you with a complete analysis of your results. In this way you can see exactly what you should be working on and how you are progressing from each Vertical Mastery training cycle to the next.

After the analysis is complete Vertical Mastery then builds you a customized and targeted program to improve those areas that need the most work. In this way your gains will be greater and they will come faster than if you were following a program not designed specifically for you.

In terms of the actual training logic built into the programs, don’t worry there is no complicated and hyped up methods such as isometrics, partial reps, and pool plyometrics. The truth is 99.9% of young athletes don’t need programs like that. Actually most professional athletes wouldn’t need, or use programs like that.

The Vertical Mastery programs are built on the same training principles used successfully by strength and conditioning coaches around the world. They are designed to get you stronger, faster, moving better, and ultimately jumping higher – and to do so in the least amount of time.

"Jack’s guides have been a MASSIVE help. His expert advice has got me from doing little hops to doing ‘dunks."

"Hi Jack, I am onto my second custom Vertical Mastery program and the inches on my vertical keep on coming. I can’t believe how effective this program is. I am flying."

"Jack, Vertical Mastery is flat out the greatest program I have ever used (and believe me I have tried them all!). The software designed me a program based on my needs just like you say and my results have been amazing. I threw my first dunk down in a game last weekend and my teammates went crazy. Jack, I honestly can’t thank you enough."

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Complete workout chart showing you exactly how to get the maximum effectiveness from your workout. Get started quick, and get results every time you train.

Complete training video library with videos showing you exactly how to do every exercise and stretch.

Exact nutrition plan showing you exactly what you can eat to increase gains, and reduce injury. I will show you exactly what to eat to have your body in muscle building mode.

One-on-one training is the only way to ensure that all your individual personal questions are answered so you can have 100% confidence in your training program. One-on-one training is provided via email.

Weight room alternatives are provided for those who may not have access to a weight room. So the program can be done without a weight room.

Much more… Training forum, access to interviews from NBA coaches, shooting coaches, professional athletes etc. How to make a portable nutrition center, Glossary of training vocabulary, complete section on how form enhancements can get you immediate gains, and much more all in one easy to use software. Read on to find out more…

The Jump Manual will allow you to make tremendous gains on your vertical and quickness. Here are a few questions I get about whether the Jump Manual is a good fit.

I am or my son/daughter is 12. Is the Jump Manual a good fit? Getting a jump start on your athletic development is one of the best things you can do to give yourself an advantage over your competition and increased confidence. The truth about this is that if your athlete is competing at a sport they are already putting training level stress on their body in "uncontrolled environments." Proper training will not only increase performance but decrease risk of injury. Your body will be strengthened and less prone to injury in "uncontrolled environments."

I am 27, 30, or 45 years old. Is the Jump Manual a good fit? As long as your joints are in good shape you are ready to start training. I have trained 45 year olds go from touching the rim, to dunking a basketball. No matter what age you are if you are playing basketball recreationally or competitively you can benefit from this training.

Do I need a weight room to use the Jump Manual? No, you do not need access to a weight room. While resistance training is an important part of getting the maximum benefit from your training a weight room is not necessary. I provide exercises you can do with or without a weight room, a weight room is simply a convenient way to provide resistance to muscles.

I already have a 40 inch vertical. Can I continue to gain with the Jump Manual? Yes, I have had many athletes start the Jump Manual with a 40" vertical and quickly start adding more inches to their vertical. You will discover how to gain inches on your vertical from aspects you have never before trained.

I have used many other vertical programs and tried everything but can’t increase my vertical. Have I reached my genetic potential? Unless your vertical is in the upper 40s to lower 50s you are nowhere near your potential. Unfortunately most people have logged 100s of hours training incorrectly and thus have achieved very little progress. You must learn correct principles for "explosion training" which is very different from regular strength or quickness training.

I am Asian, white, Hispanic etc… is it possible for me to increase my vertical? The Jump Manual has been effectively used to increase vertical on every continent. White men CAN jump, and so can anyone else regardless of race. Muscle fiber, although genetically endowed amounts vary, can always be trained to be more and more explosive. Unless you have a vertical in the 40s to 50s you are no where close to your genetic potential.

I want to buy the Jump Manual without the monthly coaching. Is that possible? As soon as you purchase you can cancel the one-on-one coaching. The monthly coaching also includes forum access and access to the interview I do each month. I get NBA coaches, professional sports psychologists, and professional athletes on the phone each month and ask them questions that you have given me. Canceling is as easy as sending an email and confirmation is given within 48 hours.

Jacob, I’m 6 foot on a good day. Been trying to get my vertical to 50″ and I’m gonna do it. With The Jump Manual training I have been able to get my vertical to the upper 40s. Now I can 360 two handed dunk, alley oop, and dunk in between my legs. I have gained well over 17 inches using the trainings, not to mention my first step is untouchable bro. Thanks for giving out the real deal.

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