In this episode, we welcome Strength Coach Jim Ferris. Jim is known for his work in the basketball community from training with the Philadelphia 76ers for many years and training several NBA players that live their offseason in the Philadelphia area. We discuss how to adapt your training for performance and recovery metrics and identify weak links in training protocols. We also dive into where most athletes fail to focus on for their off-season training, and how playing the long game is the key to a sustainable and injury-free career.  We also discuss the challenges in youth development in sports and the success of your training is completely individual. 

Episode Overview: 

• 3:14 How To Adapt Training Based On Performance and Recovery
• 8:30 Balance Old-School Training Work Ethic Vs. Modern Approaches 
• 12:30 Identifying Weak Links In Training & Working With Other Trainers
• 18:20 How To Get The Most Out Of Your Summer Training 
• 22:40 Where Athletes Should Focus On Training
• 27:00 Balancing Life and Training
• 29:16 Playing The Long Game In Training
• 33:20 The Individuality Of Training
• 35:54 What Does Basketball Do Right and Wrong?
• 39:47 Challenges In Youth Development and Training
• 45:47 Redefining Success In Training
• 53:30 What Struggles Do You See With Modern Athletes? 

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