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Adam Loiacono on Acute Injuries, Respecting Biology, and the Bell Curve of Return to Play
Imagine this scenario…you’re watching a sporting event, and an athlete gets injured. Maybe it’s something minor like a sprained ankle, or maybe something more severe like a hamstring pull or ACL tear. Have you ever wondered, what does the medical staff do right then? And how does that initial 24-48 hours set up the entire […]
Continue ReadingVictoria Saucedo on Training Autonomy, Trickle Down Buy-In, and the Importance of Details in College Hoops
If you’re interested in training basketball players, evolving their workouts as they age, or learning how to create a CULTURE of training in the basketball space, you’re going to love this week’s episode. Born and raised in SoCal, Victoria Saucedo played softball at Utah State where she received a Bachelors degree in Human Movement Science. […]
Continue ReadingJay DeMayo on Jump Training, The Role of Relaxation, and Getting Bouncier
You ever have that old friend that – whether it’s been 5 months or 5 years – whenever you talk it just feels easy and natural? Well I definitely have a few of them, and one of those guys is Jay DeMayo. And if you’re interested in jump training and how to help your athletes […]
Continue ReadingWhy S&C Often SUCKS for High School Basketball Players
Last year, I was really fed up with the high school basketball strength and conditioning programs my athletes were going through. They weren’t just bad – many were downright cringe. Here’s some of the feedback I was getting from my kids: There was a HUGE emphasis on strength. And not to become a better basketball player, but to […]
Continue ReadingThe IFAST Basketball Insider’s Q&A Call
If you train basketball players, this show is for you! This was our first FREE IFAST Basketball Insider’s Q&A call, and once everyone gets over the fear of asking me questions, I think it’s pretty darn good. We discuss all sorts of relevant topics – from speed training, to conditioning, to better long-term hoops development […]
Continue ReadingHunter Eisenhower on the Force System, Superpowers and Kryptonite in Basketball Players
Hopefully we’ve all learned this by now, but you simply CANNOT train basketball players like powerlifters, or even football players. With the unique demands of the game, all the stopping, starting, and change of direction, the need to move horizontally AND vertically, you need a broad mix of physical qualities if you want to build […]
Continue ReadingBasketball S&C Checklist: 5 Preseason Must-Do’s
Most Strength & Conditioning Coaches do a good job at providing their basketball players with a comprehensive preseason training program. The great S&C Coaches, however, turn over every stone in the process of helping their hoopers not only build strength and power, but also develop the health and durability needed to withstand the constant demand […]
Continue ReadingEric Schmitt on Program Design and Agile Periodization in the NBA
If you’ve ever wondered how to write training programs for an NBA athlete, you’re going to love this episode. Whether we’re talking about off-season development, managing the grind of an 82-game season, or bringing an injured athlete back to 100%, today’s guest has seen it all. Eric Schmitt is in his fifth year as the […]
Continue ReadingJoey Burton on Principles, Communication and Decision-Making in Skill Development
Joey Burton is an NBA skills trainer based out of Atlanta, Georgia. He’s coached athlete at virtually every level of the sport, but is most well-known for helping NBA players hone their shooting skills. In this episode, Joey and I take deep dives into the world of skill development, coaching and communication. We talk about […]
Continue ReadingHow to Layout an Off-Season Basketball S&C Program
Over the past 5-6 years, my guy Joey Burton (and now Scott Romaniuk) and I have built a pretty darn good basketball development program here in Indianapolis. And as the program has evolved, I’ve started getting more and more questions about how we set-up and structure our individual training sessions. It’s taken me 4-5 years […]
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