I’m going to be really honest here…writing the intro for this podcast was REALLY HARD.
After all, what do you focus on when the ENTIRE SHOW is so freaking good?
Whether it’s talking about training autonomy, N=1 training, the art of performance management, different archetypes and training buckets, or the role of pure strength and force development in basketball, there’s so much good info here I don’t know where to start.
But all that is thanks to today’s amazing guest – Andrew Paul.
Andrew is in his 19th year of performance training, and entering his 10th year with the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA.
But more importantly for us, he’s one of those guys that’s always thinking about training, performance, and how to make things just a little bit better.
And today we’re going to take a deep dive into how he trains his basketball players to optimize their performance!
The name of the game is consistency in the NBA.
– Andrew Paul
This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast:
Andrew’s background and what’s new since he was on the show last.
The power of classifying athletes to better understand their training needs.
Muscular? Elastic? Forefoot/rearfoot elastic? Lots of thoughts on different movement archetypes.
What role does pure strength/force development play with Andrew’s athletes?
The difference between “training into” versus “training away” – and why your athletes need BOTH.
What Andrew focuses on during his in-season workouts.
The Health-Performance continuum, and where most of his athletes land.
Thoughts on the current NBA big, and how his training has evolved to help support these athletes.
Why he’s put such a massive emphasis on staff development and growth.
The role flywheel training plays in his programs.
Why it’s critical to understand both the individual and the teams vision of the athlete you’re coaching.
Game day lifts: Good thing? Bad thing? Or it depends?
How his thought process has evolved the most over the past 5 years.
The role the modern day strength/performance coach plays to both the organization and its players.
Each and every month, you’re going to get access to high-end content from myself and trusted experts that will help you write better programs, coach more effectively, and get the absolute most out of your workouts.
With everything from sample programs you can swipe and deploy, to case studies showing real-world results, and even exercise breakdowns and tutorials, my goal is to make sure that every program you write and exercise you coach is more effective for your basketball players.
But the content is really just the starting point, as every month we’ll have a Q&A call where you can ask me anything about your basketball players.
And last but not least, when you join IBI you’re going to be surrounded by a community of basketball strength and conditioning coaches – people who are not only doing this at a high-level themselves, but who also want to help you succeed as well.
Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Physical Preparation Podcast with Mike Robertson – your one-stop-shop for fitness trainers, coaches, and athletes.
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.
Author: Mike Robertson
Language: en-us
Episodes: 100
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