About this episode
How do we keep our young hoopers healthy?
What are they doing well in their training? And what can they improve upon?
And what do THE BEST young players do that others can’t or won’t?
If you train young athletes in any sport, you’re going to love this episode with Jeff Aldham!
Jeff is a self-proclaimed “S&C Coach trying to develop hoopers”…and while he’s not wrong, I think that’s quite the understatement.
He’s a guy that’s impacted players at every level of the game – from that fresh-faced middle school kid to the pro who is playing for Team Canada – and has had a tremendous amount of success along the way.
And today, we’re going to take a deep dive into what it really takes to keep your hoopers healthy and on the court!
We NEED variability in our training program because your sport isn’t providing you with that.
– Jeff Aldham
This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast:
Jeff’s burning passion for hoops, and how it ultimately led him to becoming a coach.
Why building good habits and a strong work ethic is so important for young athletes.
The difference between passion and purpose.
Jeff’s thoughts on injury prevention in basketball, and the challenges that young athletes are facing.
Why you need a system of training, yet also need to be adaptable to the player standing in front of you.
How to get the right “inputs” into your training, even if you don’t have a ton of equipment available to you.
The role that variability plays in a well-rounded athletic development program.
What young athletes MUST do if they want to maximize their performance and keep themselves on the court.
Why mobility training is such a key component of Jeff’s system, and the primary areas he hones in on with basketball players.
A thought experiment: What does the next generation of S&C/basketball coach look like?
Jeff’s thoughts on what his most successful young athletes do well (and what they can improve on!)
