NBA Pre-Draft Training
Program Overview
Our NBA Pre-Draft Training program is designed for elite prospects preparing for the NBA Draft Combine.
For over 5 years, we’ve consistently supported athletes and agents throughout the pre-draft process—handling everything from nutrition and hospitality to mental preparation and skill performance. Backed by more than 20 years of experience and a proven track record of helping athletes excel at the next level, our team delivers results that show up on the court, on tape, and on draft boards.
Athletes train in a focused, professional environment that mirrors the demands of the NBA, receiving personalized coaching and support to help them stand out. You can trust that every detail is managed, ensuring a seamless experience that lets you fully concentrate on your game, knowing you have tailored care at every step.
What We Prepare You For
Athletic Testing
Vertical Jump, Lane Agility, Shuttle, 3/4 Court Sprint
Shooting Workouts
Spot-up, on the move, and Combine shooting drills
Interview & Media Readiness
Mock interviews, storytelling, personal brand prep
5-on-5 & Skill Development
Position-specific instruction and live play evaluation
What You’ll Get
We provide a full-service experience that includes :
Performance Development
The Game Face Training System (GFTS) aims to increase each athlete’s strength, agility, speed, and mobility while preventing overtraining and injury. The system is designed so that each athlete trains all aspects of movement and all major lifts within a microcycle. Each day includes prehabilitation, activation, power development, movement, lifting, and core training.
Position-Specific Coaching
Position Skills Training is equally as important as Performance Training for our Combine Athletes. Each location will have skilled position coaches for each position we have training. The position coaches’ responsibilities expand beyond just on-field training. They will also hold interview preparation sessions with our Combine Athletes in preparation for the various interviews that will be held at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis. Position coaches will also mentor our athletes throughout the training program and their rookie seasons.
Recovery and Rehab
At GamefaceTraining, we know that our recovery is just as important as our training; Rest is one of our core pillars. Our athletes need to recover properly to train hard day in and day out. Wednesdays and Saturdays are our Recovery Days, meaning all activities are focused on athlete recovery. A typical recovery day consists of an early morning chiropractic adjustment, time with our Athletic Training team, a yoga session, a massage, wet room recovery, and some out-of-training programming. Training programming can be Wonderlic prep, interview prep, film sessions, mental fitness sessions, or NFL Life Skills sessions.
Mental Performance
We know success isn’t just physical—it’s mental. Our team provides dedicated support to help athletes perform under pressure with confidence and focus. From one-on-one mindset coaching to strategies for managing stress and staying locked in, we prepare athletes for the demands of the Combine and beyond.
We also deliver comprehensive interview readiness, equipping athletes with the tools to communicate their story, character, and professionalism. Through mock interviews and personalized coaching, we help every athlete show up prepared, authentic, and at their best when it matters most.
Athlete Nutrition
Fuel is one of our core values; we greatly emphasize it throughout our draft program. The Nutritionist at each location will oversee all nutrition-related activities, including meals, supplementation, and hydration. The nutritionist will facilitate the initial assessments with each athlete to collect data to go into the athlete profiles in the Athlete Management System. From there, they’ll work hand in hand with their respective Chefs and Supplement Specialists to create a full- encompassing nutrition plan for each athlete. The nutrition plans will be based on the initial assessments and the micronutrient and macronutrient data we collect from the blood analysis results.
Sports Science
We emphasize sports science because it takes the guesswork out of everything we do from a programming standpoint. We track GPS, heart rate monitoring, force production, average velocities, sleep, velocity-basedtraining (VBT) in the weight room, posterior chain resilience, and overall wellness.These data points and factors contribute to each athlete’s overall readiness from a day-to-day and week-to-week standpoint to ensure we maximize their potential in preparation for the NFL Scouting Combine and their individual College Pro Days.
Athlete Services
The hub of the NFL Combine experience, Athlete Services is dedicated to clear communication and personal support. We coordinate scheduling, accommodations, transportation, hospitality, and nutrition while serving as a direct line for athletes and agents. From day-to-day details to special requests, our team is here to ensure every need is met seamlessly.
What sets us apart?
We specialize in preparing athletes for the NBA Combine by doing what most programs can’t—breaking down movement with precision and rebuilding it to be more explosive, efficient, and powerful. Backed by over 20 years of hands-on experience, we know how to unlock the full potential of each athlete’s body at the right time.
Our training prioritizes movement over lifting, focusing first on how you move, then using the weight room strategically to correct imbalances and build strength where it’s needed. DeVentri’s decades as a coach have given him the ability to spot inefficiencies in an athlete’s movement and address them by teaching better technique and developing the specific strength needed to create more fluid, efficient performance. These adjustments and this approach leads to real results—on the stopwatch, on tape, and on draft boards.
When it comes to Combine prep, the margin for error is zero. We know these drills inside and out. Our programming is timed to ensure you peak when you need to, avoid overtraining, and walk into your event at your sharpest—mentally and physically.
This isn’t theory or guesswork. It’s a proven system that we’ve developed through decades of experience and carefully refined year after year with measurable success.
In Partnership with:
For over 5 years, GameFace and Roc Nation have partnered to deliver unmatched preparation and development for the athletes they represent. From elite high school and collegiate talent to top NBA prospects, Roc Nation has trusted us to train their athletes at every stage—helping them elevate their game, showcase their skills, and step confidently into the next level.
Together, we’ve built a proven system that not only prepares players for the NBA Draft but also supports their growth throughout their careers.
