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.
From there she had stops at NAU, St. Louis University, Wake Forest and VCU before finally landing as the Associate Sports Performance Coach for women’s basketball at Stanford.
And in this episode of the podcast, we take a deep dive into how Victoria trains her female hoopers!
That “rudimentary” freshman program is going to set the foundation for what they’ll need their sophomore, junior and senior year.
– Victoria Saucedo
This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast:
Victoria’s background, journey, and how she got started in S&C.
How she would define “sports performance” for women’s basketball.
The unique challenges that are presented when working with women’s college basketball players.
The importance of building a training foundation and addressing individual needs.
How to manage training loads and burnout, to ultimately keep the athletes as fresh as possible.
The power of truly investing in your athletes and understanding their goals with training.
Educating athletes on the role of the weight room, and where they should be sore after they lift.
How to help your athletes develop autonomy, and why coaching eventually becomes a collaborative effort.
The power of building a culture and community within the weight room.
The BIG Question
A really fun lightning round where we talk SoCal, Vic’s college softball highlights, and her recent trip to Europe!
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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