In-Season Guidelines to Adjust program to Fit your Schedule
MTA App Access & Progress Tracking
Monthly Performance Reflections
Upper Body Strength & Hypertrophy Integrated into Program
Mobility & flexibility specific to basketball built into every workout
Jump Mechanics & Technique Guide
Mental Performance Guide
Meet Your Coach:
Mark Thornton
MARK THORNTON IS A CHARTERED PHYSIOTHERAPIST , STRENGTH & CONDITONING COACH & BASKETBALL ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE TRAINER.
BASED IN DUBLIN, IRELAND/BRISTOL, UK, MARK IS LEADING THE WAY IN BASKETBALL ATHLETIC DEVELOPMENT. PIONEERING PHYSIOTHERAPY-INTEGRATED PERFORMANCE TRAINING AND SCIENCE-BASED TRAINING METHODS FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF AMBITIOUS PLAYERS.
MARK HAS ESTABLISHED HIMSELF AS THE PREMIER DESTINATION FOR DRIVEN BASKETBALL PLAYERS ACROSS IRELAND, THE UK & EUROPE SEEKING ELITE ATHLETIC TRANSFORMATION AND TO PLAY AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL.
HIS CLIENT ROSTER INCLUDES NCAA DIVISION 1, 2 & 3 PLAYERS, AS WELL AS PROFESSIONAL BASKETBALL PLAYERS COMPETING ACROSS THE AUSTRALIAN NBL, THE BRITISH SBL, EUROPEAN ENBL, IRISH SUPERLEAGUE AND GERMAN BUNDESLIGA. THORNTON HAS BECOME THE GO-TO TRAINER FOR PLAYERS TRANSITIONING FROM TALENTED TO ELITE ATHLETICALLY WITH HIS ATHLETES CONSISTENTLY ACHIEVING 10-14 INCH VERTICAL JUMP GAINS AND TRANSFORMATIONS IN THEIR FIRST-STEP & DEFENSIVE SPEED WHILE ELIMINATING CHRONIC INJURIES THAT LIMITED THEIR CAREER.
The FIVE Pillars of Vertical Transformation
MUSCULAR STRENGTH
Building the foundation for force production. Lets build your engine!
RFD & CNS
Produce high amounts of force as quickly as possible
TENDON STIFFNESS
Build strong and healthy tendons that absorb high forces without injury
ELASTICITY
Maximise the stretch-shortening cycle to store and release energy for maximal power output
APPROACH JUMP TECHNIQUE
Master approach jump mechanics for optimal force transfer
That's €49/month - less than one 60 minute personal training / S&C session
What You Get:
Complete 12-week progressive training program
100+ exercise video tutorials with coaching cues
MTA Performance App access
Injury prevention protocols integrated throughout
Jump mechanics built into program & In-depth Jump Technique Guide
After 3 months: Continue to Phase 2 or cancel anytime. No long-term contracts. No hidden fees.
The MTA Success Guarantee:
"Follow the system with 90% consistency for 3 months:
Minimum 3-inch vertical increase
... or continue FREE until achieved!
"Less than €2 per day to transform your athletic career"
You Can Stay Grounded. Or You Can Transform.
Every month you delay is another month of random workouts with zero progress. Your competition isn't waiting. They're investing in systematic development while you're hoping YouTube workouts will finally click.
The Facts:
✅ 100+ athletes developed through The Vert System
✅ Every committed athlete saw measurable vertical gains
✅ Average improvement: 6-12 inches over 6-12 months
✅ Zero long-term injuries when following the protocols
THE NEXT 12 MONTHS WILL PASS REGARDLESS - WILL YOU TRANSFORM ATHLETICALLY OR REMAIN THE SAME?
New pricing: €147 for 3 months. No long-term contract.