Basketball Body and Mind
"Basketball, Body and Mind" is a podcast that is dedicated to youth basketball players. Each episode will provide practical strategies for basketball skills, body and/or mind for performance on the court.
Basketball Body and Mind
Latest Episodes
Ep 32 | A Pro Big Man Explains How Injuries Changed His Mindset | with Jurij Macura
Eight knee surgeries is the part people don’t see. The standings don’t show it, the highlights don’t mention it, and most young players never hear what it feels like to sit on the sideline while your team practices. Former pro power forward and...
Ep. 31 | From Small Town Lithuania To Arizona Center | with Motiejus Krivas
A 7 foot 2 center tells you he nearly quit at 12, and somehow that’s the most useful part of his story. We sit down with Motiejus Krivas, Lithuania’s Šiauliai native who climbed through the Sabonis Academy and Jalgiris system before landing wit...
Ep. 30 | Defence, 23 Hours and Talent (9 Episodes Recap)
Most young players think the secret is one more workout. We don’t. The biggest edge in youth basketball is what you do in the 23 hours you’re not practicing, and we break down exactly why that “invisible” time is where players are built.
Ep. 29 | What If Your Best Path Is Not Basketball | with Chris Ryan
The hard truth about basketball dreams is that effort is only part of the equation. If you’re six feet tall, the NBA path looks different than it does for a 6'7" athlete, and pretending otherwise can waste years of training. We sit down with Ch...
Ep. 28.5 | Strength Coach and Head Coach Communication | with Georgios Dedas
We keep going with Georgios Dedas and get specific about how elite programs use strength and conditioning to protect intensity, reduce injuries, and peak at the end of the season. We also finish with fast, blunt advice for young players and par...