Caitlin Clark: The WNBA Star Prepares for an Explosive Season
INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Fever general manager Amber Cox couldn’t help but be amazed. Every time she checked her phone, she found superstar Caitlin Clark on a new adventure, living the life of an A-list celebrity. Concerts, football games, and even the Masters, Clark’s schedule seemed endless.But what impressed Cox the most was what happened next. No matter where he was or what event he attended, Clark was always back in the gym at 8 a.m. the next morning. The young player’s dedication is undeniable.
“I was amazed,” Cox commented.
Amber Cox
Sarah Kessler, the Fever’s athletic performance coach, also noticed it. She even suggested to Clark that she could sleep a little more, but the star’s response was clear: “I can’t miss a training session.”
While most of her teammates were playing abroad or in the new 3-on-3 league, Clark stayed away from competition, but not from basketball. Day after day, she honed her game on the court and in the gym, prioritizing her routine above all else. “That’s where I’m going to find my confidence,” Clark assured.
As a rookie, Clark finished fourth in the MVP voting and led Indiana back to the playoffs for the first time since 2016. Now, she enters the 2025 season rested, recharged, and stronger than ever, ready to reap the rewards of a full preseason dedicated to refining the nuances of her game.
“She is so far ahead of her time in terms of her understanding of how to work,” Fever coach Stephanie White said.
Stephanie White
The idea of Clark elevating his level in his second year, with a much-improved team, is something that terrifies the league. The Fever and Clark, the favorite for MVP according to ESPN BET for 2025, will begin their season on Saturday, receiving the Chicago Sky.
Clark’s preseason was a whirlwind. Twenty-six days separated her last game at Iowa from her first preseason game in the WNBA. The magnitude of it all impacted her, and she quickly adapted to global fame.
Clark, aprovechó su tiempo libre para descansar, pero también para entrenar y trabajar en su juego. Pasó tiempo con su familia y amigos, y disfrutó de una rutina que la reconfortaba. Estar en Indianápolis le dio una “gran ventaja” en su preparación para la segunda temporada, según White.
Off the court, Clark continued to make headlines. She participated in high-profile events, but her priority was basketball.
She also attended a Chiefs game with Taylor Swift, an experience she described as “the perfect game.”
Caitlin Clark with Taylor Swift
Iowa coach Jan Jensen commented on Clark’s humility and her ability to stay grounded despite the fame.
In March, a photo of Clark at the Big Ten women’s basketball tournament went viral, showing her obvious physical improvement. Coach Kessler highlighted Clark’s dedication in the gym, where she worked out four or five times a week to increase her muscle mass.
Kessler focused on single-leg exercises to improve explosiveness, incorporating isometrics and single-arm exercises. In addition, Clark added creatine to his routine. The collaboration with player development coach Keith Porter was key to complementing his game, working on improving his footwork, shooting, and finishing around the rim.
Clark and her team focused on the details to make her even more efficient and harder to defend. The result is a player with more power and confidence on the court.
When Clark launched a 36-foot three-pointer in the Carver-Hawkeye Arena, Coach Jensen remembered the young player she met years ago, with the same mix of fun and joy that captivates fans around the world.
Caitlin Clark en el partido de pretemporada
Clark’s goal for this season is clear: “a championship.” To achieve this, the Fever reinforced themselves with key players, and Clark actively participated in the recruitment.
Clark’s investment in the Fever is reminiscent of Diana Taurasi’s dedication to the Phoenix Mercury, according to Cox. Both Clark and the Fever hope that this mutual commitment will lead to a championship in the near future.
