Off-Season Programs
Off-Season Programs
Why Train At Combine Academy?
The COMBINE TRAINING SYSTEM is a series of methods and techniques developed by Combine’s Collegiately and Professionally experienced staff. The Combine Training System was designed with a simple goal. The goal is to use the professional experience our staff has acquired throughout years of NBA, MLB, MLS, PGA, FIBA, and High Major Division 1 Collegiate involvement to thrust athletes of all ages and skill levels to their maximum potential. The COMBINE TRAINING SYSTEM has been proven effective in the careers of all of Combine’s Professional clientele.
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Soccer
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We look forward to the opportunity of being an integral part of transforming you into a successful future Collegiate Student-Athlete. Once you put on a Combine Academy uniform, you are a part of the Combine Family for life!
Zach Jackson
Retired Washington Nationals Pitcher
"If you are looking for a place to base your off-season development, Combine Academy is a one-stop for all of your skill development and sports performance training needs."
Andrew Werner
Oakland Athletics
"Coach Akin has an unbelievable baseball mind and a tremendous amount of high level connections at the collegiate and professional levels of baseball."
Sthefany Thomas
Argentinian National Team
"The off-season training I have received at Combine Academy has allowed me to be very prepared for the Olympic trials and for playing professionally in top leagues around Europe."
Landry Nnoko
U.S. Victoria Libertas Pallacanestro
"As a former high Major Division 1 player and current professional I have been privileged to be able to train along some of the best in the game and I can say my training with Combine Academy has been second to none."
Jerai Grant
Enel Brindisi – Italy Serie A
"As a current Professional Basketball Player that has trained at Combine for years, I have never felt so mentally and physically prepared for an upcoming season as I am now."
Hamady N’Diaye Tianjin Steele
Chinese Basketball Association
"The Combine Academy staff have truly taken my game to the next level. I would highly recommend the Combine Basketball training program to any player looking to elevate their game."
Ricky Hickman
Fenerbahce (Turkish Airlines Euroleague)
"I have been training with the Combine Academy team since 2012. I know I am going to achieve great gains in my workouts every time I step in the gym with the Combine Basketball staff."
Shawn James
Olympiacos Piraeus B.C. (Turkish Airlines Euroleague)
"I’ve made Combine Academy my home for off-season training and it has truly paid off. Combine Academy training and preparation has allowed me to continue to compete at a high level in the Euro League."
K.J. McDaniels
Brooklyn Nets, NBA
"I’m looking forward to another huge off-season with Combine Academy. Working with the staff throughout my career at Clemson University was extremely valuable in my journey to the NBA."
Nikki Dixon
EuroLeague SG
“Choosing Combine Academy for my off-season training program was a no brainer. After watching a workout, I knew that the Combine Academy staff could prepare me for my next challenge on the court as a professional in the top league in Israel.”
Aaron Barrett
Washington Nationals RP
“Combine Academy has one of the most competitive environments for an athlete. Combine Academy is the best place for all your off-season performance training needs.”
Trevor Booker
Indiana Pacers PF
“I decided to make Combine Academy my home base for on court skills and strength training and could not be happier with my decision. I plan on continuing my work with the staff at Combine Academy for years to come.”
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FACILITIES & AMENTIES
COMBINE ACADEMY is located in Charlotte, NC, in the popular Lincolnton area on a beautiful 50+ acre campus. The Lincolnton area is a safe and affluent part of the Charlotte community, with great schools, shops, and restaurants. Charlotte is one of the fastest growing international cities in the United States which offers excellent mass transit and an international airport with easy access to major cities across the globe.
VARIOUS NATIONS AND TERRITORIES REPRESENTED IN OUR STUDENT BODY AT COMBINE ACADEMY
New Zealand, Australia
Canada, Puerto Rico, United States, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Cuba, Costa Rica, Haiti, Bahamas
Cyprus, France, Wales, Ireland, Switzerland, Sweden, Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Romania, Slovakia, Czech Republic, North Macedonia, England, Germany, Greece, Italy, Lithuania, Macedonia, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Serbia, Slovenia, Spain, Ukraine
Brazil, Argentina, Columbia, Chile, Peru, Panama, Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, Venezuela, Curacao
Ghana, Sudan, Republic of Congo, Nigeria, Zimbabwe
China, Japan, Thailand, Philippines, Kazakhstan, South Korea, Israel, United Arab Emirates, Russia
COLLEGE PROGRAMS THAT WERE AT OUR CAMPUS AND/OR RECRUITED OUR PLAYERS
- Austin Peay State University
- Appalachian State University
- Alcorn State University
- Alabama A&M University
- Alabama State University
- Arkansas State University
- American University
- Abilene Christian University
- Bradley University
- Ball State University
- Binghamton University
- Bowling Green State University
- Bucknell University
- Bryant University
- Belmont University
- Cal Poly
- Charleston Southern University
- Clemson University
- Cleveland State
- Coastal Carolina University
- Columbia University
- East Tennessee State University
- Davidson
- UAB
- University of North Florida
- Florida
- Florida International
- Furman University
- Georgia Southern University
- Georgia Tech
- Hofstra
- Indiana University-Purdue-Indianapolis
- Indiana University Purdue Fort Wayne
- James Madison
- Kennesaw State University
- Liberty University
- Memphis
- Middle Tennessee State University
- Winthrop
- Mercer University
- New Jersey Institute of Technology
- Northern Arizona
- Penn State
- Radford University
- SC State University
- Oral Roberts
- UNC Charlotte
- Tennessee Tech University
- Texas A&M
- The Citadel
- UNC Pembroke
- University of Arizona
- University of Mississippi
- USC Upstate
- UT-San Antonio
- Wagner
- Weber State
- William and Mary
- Wofford College
- VMI
- Northeastern University
- Southeast Missouri State
- Quinnipiac
- Tennessee State University
- University Nevada-Reno
- University of Louisiana at Lafayette
- Jacksonville University
- New Hampshire
- Anderson University
- Barton College
- Belmont Abbey
- Clayton State University
- Benedict College
- Newberry University
- North Greenville University
- Queens College
- Saint Andrews University
- Catawba College
- Erskine University
- Southern Wesleyan University
- University of Tampa
- University of West Alabama
- VA Wesleyan
- Shorter
- Northwest Missouri State University
- Purdue University Northwest
- Cal State University, Eastbay
- Chowan
- Nebraska-Kearney
- Southern New Hampshire
- Oakland University
- Skidmore College
- Pfeiffer University
- Southern Virginia University
- Adrian College
- Becker College
- Capital University
- Chapman University
- Eastern University
- Guilford University
- Hope College
- Huntingdon College
- College of Coastal Georgia
- Columbia International University
- Taylor University
- Bryan College
- Faulkner
- Dickinson St
- Dalton State
- Indiana Tech
- Southeastern University
- Miligan College
- Warner University
- Baker University
- Point University
- Northwestern College
- Clarke University
- Texas College
- Lincoln College
- Brunswick Community College
- Caldwell Community College
- Central Florida Community College
- Clinton Junior College
- Cape Fear CC
- Florida Tech
- Indian Hills Community College
- Miami Dade College
- Gordon State College
- Northeast Nebraska Community College
- Olney Central College
- Southern Virginia Community College
- Spartanburg Methodist College
- USC Salkehatchie
- Wentworth College
- West Nebraska Community College
- Northeast Nebraska
- Harcum College
- Iowa Central
- Millersville
- Monroe College
- Nebraska Western
- Johnson & Wales University
- Warren Wilson
- Pensacola Christian
- Andrews University
- Bluefield State University
- Carlow University
- Clinton College
- Dean College
- Hampshire College
- Oakwood University
- Paul Quinn College
- Selma University
