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Welcome back on SPORT VITAMINS for episode 51!
Today's guest is Alex Cost, Head S&C Coach for the Delaware Blue Coats in the GLeague.
In this episode Alex talked about his experience in the GLeague, giving some nuggets about performance, nutrition and recovery.
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Welcome back on SPORT VITAMINS for episode 50!
After a very long break I have the pleasure to introduce our new guest, Coach Martin Rooney.
Coach Rooney is the founder of Training For Warriors. An internationally recognized trainer, pioneer of strength and conditioning, speaker and author of two amazing books (Coach to Coach and High Ten) , Martin holds a Master of Health Science and Bachelor of Physical Therapy from the Medical University of South Carolina. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Exercise Science from Furman University.
Hands down one of my favorite episodes!
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Welcome back on SPORT VITAMINS for episode 49! Today's guest is Dr Stephen Bird.
Dr Stephen Bird is a well-known author, speaker, and researcher with expertise in elite athlete preparation, strength and conditioning, and nutritional supplementation. He has been an elite performance consultant and advisor to professional sports teams since 2000.
Some of the topics we touched on are:
1:12 Background
3:52 What is stress
6:32 How to monitor stress
8:56 Assessing sleep
13:27 Accumulating sleep
15:46 Scheduling caffeine
24:23 Recovery tools
31:12 Psychological recovery
39:40 Managing stress for coaches
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Welcome back on SPORT VITAMINS for episode 48!
Today's guest is Benas Matkevicius.
Born in Lithuania, grew up in Germany, high school in Louisiana, college in Arkansas and then back to Germany before going to the Boston Celtics via Moscow.
Benas has now been working for the Celtics as an international scout for almost eight years, becoming one of the most essential parts of the Celtics operation
Some of the topics we touched on are:
1:00 Background 6:30 Playing career 16:45 Being passionate about the game 21:00 Transition from playing to coaching 29:00 Lack of effort vs Lack of focus 31:00 Body language 34:00 Becoming a scout 38:00 Best part of being a scout 45:00 Importance of traveling 48:30 Starting a podcast 54:30 Rapid Fire Questions
Find Benas : https://lt.linkedin.com/in/bmatke
The Benas Podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/it/podcast/the-benas-podcast/id1558492852
https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBenasPodcast
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Welcome back on SPORT VITAMINS for Episode 47!
Today’s guest is the Suns and Mercury Executive Chef, Brendan Ayers.
Brendan and his team prepare the high-quality nutrition that fuels the Valley’s best athletes.
Nutrition is a key component of high level performance, but food must also be fun, tasty and meet the expectations of the athletes.
Brendan will walk us through the gourmet kitchen at the Verizon 5G Performance Center and unveil some of the secrets to become an NBA chef.
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SPORT VITAMINS is BACK with EPISODE 46!
Today’s guest is Antonio Squillante.
Antonio is a Strength and Conditioning Coach with over ten years of experience coaching high school and collegiate athletes competing at the national and international level.
Currently he is a Ph.D. student at the University of Southern California.
Antonio is also the author of several books on strength training.
Definitely a must listen episode for all the strength coaches out there.
Some of the topics we touched on are :
2:25 Background
8:47 Being an athlete
15:32 Competitiveness
22:09 Evaluating an S&C Coach
26:16 Coaching philosophy
29:38 Working with athletes with no training background
32:30 Applicable research
39:03 Applying the intervention
43:14Creating a manual
48:59 Antonio’s secret for success
53:31 Rapid Fire Questions
Find Antonio Squillante :
https://www.linkedin.com/in/antonio-squillante-22b584130/
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Welcome back on SPORT VITAMINS for episode 45
As I promised last week, today’s episode is a true Christmas gift for all the listeners out there.
Today’s guest is non other than Dr Nijem Ramsey.
Coach Ramsey was named Men’s Basketball Director of Sport Performance at KANSAS UNIVERSITY in September of 2019
Prior to that, he was the NBA’s youngest head strength and conditioning coach, directing strength and conditioning, sport science and nutrition for the Sacramento Kings.
Coach Ramsey is also the creator of the Applied Performance Coach Course, a 12 week certification course and mentorship program that focuses on 3 pillars of growth - content expertise, coaching practices, and career development.
I took this course last winter and it’s arguably one of the best courses I’ve ever taken.
Here is the link to the APC Program:
https://appliedperformancecoach.com/discount/ROBERTOIEZZI?ref=G6cpeuHR
If you decide to apply for the 2023 Winter Cohort, please use the CODE ROBERTO IEZZI at check out.
Some of the topics we touched on are :
1:36 Background
2:53 Biggest challenges in the NBA
5:16 Designing a weight room 8:56 Establishing culture
11:45 Talent 15:11 Having a mentor
17:46 Mentoring athletes and power dynamics
20:38 Leadership 23:09 Coaching philosophy
25:48 Lifting with intent and being present in the moment
27:22 Game days 29:15 How to periodize recovery
31:21 Being too focused on recovery
34:34 Recovery for coaches 36:55 Continuing education
39:09 APC PROGRAM 44:00 Rapid fire questions
Find Dr. Nijem Ramsey :
https://www.instagram.com/dr.ramsey.nijem/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-ramsey-nijem-5b71964b/ https://twitter.com/DrRamseyNijem?s=20&t=A_ntTm8k9MualCA2EjgZ8w
APC PROGRAM:
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Welcome back on SPORT VITAMINS for episode 44!
Today's guest is Tristan Chai, Head of Medical Department of the Adelaide 36ers.
Some of the topics we touched on are:
1:00 Background
2:07 Day-to-day life of a physiotherapist
5:50 Private sector vs Professional basketball
10:25 Pre-season Assessment
15:16 Working hand-in-hand with the Strength Coach
18:23 Rehab continuum
28:30 Being present while on the physiological table
30:34 Recovery strategies
35:35 Communication
39:49 Rapid fire questions
Find Tristan:
https://www.instagram.com/36ers.physio/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tristan-chai-b1176023/
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https://www.instagram.com/roberto_iezzi34/
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Welcome back on SPORT VITAMINS for episode 43!
Today's guest is coach Zack Zillner.
Coach ZIllner has a vast amount of experience at four NCAA Division I institutions, Kansas University, University of Illinois, University of South Mississipi.
Currently he is in his sixth season as women's basketball sports performance coach for the Long Horns.
Coach Zillner develops, implements and supervises the training regimen for the Texas women’s basketball team in the areas of speed, strength, agility, conditioning and flexibility.
He also works hand in hand with the areas of sports medicine and performance nutrition.
Some of the topics we touched on re :
1:00 Background
2:30 Adapting the work based on assessments
5:00 Communicating with the coaching staff during practice
7:00 Wearables
8.10 Biggest challenges at the collegiate level
10:00 How to get the buy-in of freshmen
12:00 Having a Head Coach that believes in what you do
14:22 Coaching philosophy
16:00 Unilateral vs Bilateral
17:30 Slowing athletes down in the weight room
21:17 Typical in-season session
24:00 Warming up athletes in the weight room for games/practices
25:30 Post-game lifts
28:30 Rapid fire questions
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https://www.instagram.com/zack_zillner/
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Welcome back on SPORT VITAMINS for episode 42!
Today’s guest is coach James Davis III, Doctor of Physical Therapy and strength and conditioning coach with more than 15 years of experience at many levels, including the NBA.
Currently he is the Head Performance Coach at Overtime Elite, an Atlanta-based basketball league aimed at offering "the world’s most talented young basketball players a better pathway to becoming professional athletes”
The league recruits high school juniors and seniors, as well as "post-grad" players up to the age of 20 years old.
Many stars and NBA players has invested into the league, including Devin Booker, Klay Thompson and Trae Young
Some of the topics we touched on are :
1:20 Background
3:30 Being a performance coach
6:45 Working in the NBA
9:00 Biggest challenges in the NBA
10:30 Being ready to be “like water”
11:00 Overtime Elite Basketball
13.30 Day-to-day duties at OTE
15:30 Weekly meeting
19:00 Philosophy
25:30 Stress management
27:30 How to hold young athletes accountable
30:00 Rapid Fire Questions
Find James:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-h-davis-iii-pt-dpt-ms-cscs-rscc-pes-ces-smtc-ab43b859/
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Welcome back on SPORT VITAMINS for episode 41!
Today's guest is Manuel Lacroix, Head S&C Coach of Asvel Basketball and of the French National Team.
Some of the topics we touched on are :
1:30 Background
3:30 How to adapt to different environments
5:00 Assessments
7:00 How to deal with athletes that work for the Olympics
10:15 Transitioning to basketball
13:00 Coaching philosophy
16:00 Interviewing the athlete
21:00 How to organize the week
24:00 Game day lifts
27:00 Working with the national team
32:00 Working with superstars
34:00 Rapid fire questions
Find Manuel:
https://www.instagram.com/lacroix_ml/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/manuel-lacroix-53b50757/
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After a loooooong Summer break I am back with Episode 40 of SPORT VITAMINS.
Today I am really honored to have Matteo Zuretti on the show. Matteo is the NBPA Chief International Relations & Marketing.
Matteo and I know each other since 2008 and finally I had the opportunity to have him on the show.
Some of the topics that we touched on are
- Background
- Importance of wearing different hats
- NBPA and Matteo’s role within the organization
- How to deal with superstars
- Creating and Owning a brand
- Importance of having interests outside of basketball
- Being the best version of yourself
- Importance of traveling
- Networking
- Matteo’s mentor, Maurizio Balducci
- Having a dream vs Having a goal
Find Matteo:
https://www.instagram.com/matteozuretti/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/matteozuretti/
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Welcome back on SPORT VITAMINS for Episode 39!
Today I am really happy to have Anthony Barry on the show. Anthony is the Head Athletic Performance Coach for the Motor City Cruise, the G-League team of the Detroit Pistons.
Anthony and I have been in contact for the past two years and finally we got the chance to talk shop on the show.
Some of the topics that we touched on are
- Importance of having a background as an athlete
- Differences between PRIVATE SECTOR and TEAM
- VBT
0:00 BACKGROUND
3.30 Importance of having a background as an athlete
5:25 Why Strength and Conditioning?
7:30 Differences between PRIVATE SECTOR and TEAM sector
9.30 Biggest challenge of a G-League season
11.15 Being adaptable
13:00 How to keep young athletes motivated
15:20 How to keep training motivating
17:20 VBT
19:00 Readiness
20:00 1st meeting with an athlete
24:00 Mentors and career turning point
29:00 pre-game/practice routines
33:30 Rapid fire questions -
SPORT VITAMINS is back with episode 38!
Like most of the people of my age I grew up being a fan of the Chicago Bulls
In this episode I had the honor of having coach Matt Comer, assistant S&C coach of the Bulls.
Some of the topics that we discussed are:
- How to manage a short pre-season
- Lifting on game days
- Veterans leading the way
0:00 Background
1:19 Lessons earned as an AT
6:30 Athletic Trainers with a background in S&C
9:00 Experience in the G-league and transition to the NBA
14:00 How to manage a short pre-season
16:30 Having the buy-in of the Head Coach
18:00 Lifting on game days
22:00 Giving options to athletes
23:50 Veterans leading the way
28:30 Communicating with athletes
33:30 Get what you need days
38:00 Rapid fire questions
Find Matt:
https://www.instagram.com/mcstrength_/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-comer-ms-atc-cscs-usaw1-12332278
[email protected]
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SPORT VITAMINS is back with episode 37!
Today I have the great honor to have LIron Fanan on the show.
Liron is the assistant gm of the Canton Charge, the gleague team of the Cleveland Cavs.
Liron has a successful career going from Israel to the G-League.
Some of the topics that we covered are :
- The importance of creating a network
- How the transition from European Basketball to American basketball was
- How to be motivated every single day
Hosted by Roberto Iezzi, every week SPORT VITAMINS takes you behind the scenes of professional sports!
Chapters :
0:00 Background
6:15 Biggest takeaways from working for one of the most successful clubs in Europe.
11:00 Having a background as an agent.
14:50 Importance of creating your Network
20:00Transition from European BB to the NBA - similarities, differences.
26:30 Defining Moments in Liron’s career
29:40 How to be motivated every day
33:00 Having a goal vs having a dream
35:00 Rapid fire questions -
SPORT VITAMINS is back with episode 36!
Today's guest is Ernest DeLosAngeles, performance coach of the G-League IGNITE.
Some of the topics that we covered with Ernest are:
- his role with the G-League Ignite
- how to take care of athlete's mental health
- how to individualize the program of athletes that are always on the move
Hosted by Roberto Iezzi, every week SPORT VITAMINS takes you behind the scenes of professional sports!
Chapters :
0:00 Background
12.30 Making the transition to the dark side
14:00 Mentors
17:30 G-League Ignite
21:00 Importance of having veterans that lead the way
22:30 Every player has a dream
24:30 Individualizing the program
26:00 Taking care of mental health
31:30 Educating on recovery
36.30 Get what you need days
39:30 Rapid fire questions -
SPORT VITAMINS is back with episode 35!
Today's guest is Brandon Pentheny, Minor League Washington Nationals S&C coach!
Brandon has an interesting background in Weight Lifting, Basketball and Baseball.
Some of the topics that we covered with Brandon are:
- IMPORTANCE OF BEING an ATHLETE YOURSELF
- CREATING A FUN ENVIRONMENT
- COMMUNICATION
Hosted by Roberto Iezzi, every week SPORT VITAMINS takes you behind the scenes of professional sports!
Chapters :
0:00 Background
3:56 Mentors
6.36 Impact of being a weight lifter
8.30 Philosophy in the weight room
11.00 Evaluation process
13.29 Coaching different sports
17.00 Communicating with athletes
19.00 Communication with coaching staff
20.30 Importance of being a former athlete
24.30 Creating a fun environment -
SPORT VITAMINS is back with episode 34!
Today's guest is Mike Guevara, a.k.a. Mrdoitmoving!
As a performance coach for over 10 years, Mike has worked with some of the world’s top basketball players, including Anthony Davis, Jrue Holiday and Mike James.
Some of the topics that we covered with Mike are:
- how to create a "comfortable" environment
- movement strength
- motivating athletes
Hosted by Roberto Iezzi, every week SPORT VITAMINS takes you behind the scenes of professional sports!
Chapters :
0:00 Background
6:30 Training athletes of different sports
11:40 Training age
13:45 Creating a “comfortable” environment
17:00 Movement strength
20:00 Improving stability
26:00 Floating heel concept
29:00 Progressions and regressions - allow your athletes to success
34:30 Motivating athletes - “dog days”
38:00 Importance of continuing education
39:43 Rapid Fire Questions -
SPORT VITAMINS is back with episode 33!
Today's guest is Tyler Lesher, Head Athletic Trainer for Men's Basketball at UCLA.
Tyler has also a background as a professional Strength & Conditioning Coach, having worked for the Canton Charge in the G-League.
Some of the topics that we covered with Tyler are:
- what the day to day life of an Athletic Trainer looks like
- importance of having a background as a S&C Coach
- loaded mobility
Hosted by Roberto Iezzi, every week SPORT VITAMINS takes you behind the scenes of professional sports!
Chapters :
0:00 Background
4:40 Importance of having a background as a Strength Coach
8:00 Role of Athletic Trainers
12:00 Loaded mobility
15:00 Stability and mobility (owning the positions)
18:00 Recovery Strategies
21:00 Morning activation
22:00 When to use an athlete’s favorite recovery modality
24:00 Gut health
28:00 Educating athletes on gut health
29:00 Communication with athletes
38:00 Communicating with the coaching staff
43:00 Rapid fire Questions -
SPORT VITAMINS is back with episode 32!
Today's guest is Jesse Wright, Strength Coach, Performance expert and Amazon best selling author.
Jesse's career has spanned over two decades in team sports, including working with organizations in the NBA, NFL, NCAA, and in private sports training.
Jesse most recently spent 14 years with the Philadelphia 76ers of the NBA, first as the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach and then as the Director of Performance Science.
Some of the topics that we discussed with Jesse are the difference between soft skills, how to improve soft skills, how you should preparare for the first meeting of your career and how to create a better environment.
Hosted by Roberto Iezzi, every week SPORT VITAMINS takes you behind the scenes of professional sports!
Chapters :
0:00 Intro
2:03 Background
4:15 Soft Skills vs Hard Skills
9:38 How to improve soft skills
14:45 How to approach a new working environment
21:50 How you should preparare for the first meeting of your career
29:45 How to create a better environment
36:25 Addressing issues with athletes
44:20 Strength coaches in 10 years from now
47:45 Rapid fire questions
Finding Jesse:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessekwright/
https://www.balancethebar.com
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