10 Keys to Successful Basketball Strength & Conditioning

10 Keys to Successful Basketball Strength & Conditioning

Author: Mike Robertson May 17, 2024 Duration: 45:18
Physical Preparation Podcast
HealthHealth & FitnessFitness

I’m going to start this one off with a bold statement:

I don’t love where the industry is at with regards to training basketball players.

Now before you get all pissed off and click away, hear me out.

These young men and women are playing more games than ever before.

Yes we’re getting them “in the gym” – but are we putting too much of an emphasis on pure “strength” development?

And last but not least, how can we evolve our own programs to best prepare them for the sport?

If your goal is to think differently and help your basketball players see more success in the months and years to come, this is the podcast for you.

Let’s do this!

 

As physical preparation coaches, there’s more to it than just getting strong – we have to teach them how to move. – MR

 

This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast:

  • Why you NEED strength training in your programs (and it’s not JUST for strength).
  • The critical role exercise selection plays in your program design process – and why it should be more than just power cleans, back squats and bench presses.
  • My cars analogy for thinking about athletes and their physical outputs.
  • Why you MUST understand the movements basketball players make during the game.
  • How to be smarter and more focused with your conditioning efforts.
  • Force Distribution: Why it’s important, and how to build it into your workouts.
  • Unless you’re Wemby or Zion, why you should help athletes find a player to model.
  • How private and high school/college strength coaches can work together to build better hoopers.
  • Why training the brakes is key to your athletes’ success.
  • The role of connection in building better basketball players.

 

 

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Mike Robertson hosts the Physical Preparation Podcast, a space dedicated to the intricate craft of building better athletes and more effective coaches. Instead of quick fixes or fads, conversations here focus on the principles and practical details that form the foundation of sustainable performance. Each episode features in-depth discussions with leading experts from the health and fitness world, breaking down complex concepts into actionable strategies. You’ll hear honest explorations of training methodologies, injury prevention, and the nuanced decisions that separate good programs from great ones. This podcast serves as a continual education for anyone serious about understanding the ‘why’ behind physical preparation, whether you’re designing regimens for others or refining your own athletic journey. The dialogue is grounded in real-world application, aiming to sharpen your critical thinking and provide tools that can be implemented immediately. Tune in for a consistently insightful look at how intelligent training philosophy translates into tangible results, fostering a deeper appreciation for the art and science of human performance.
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