In this episode, Tyler Leclerc of TJL Training joined us to talk about how we can manipulate the training environment to optimize our results. The language we use, visuals we give, and much more are absolutely instrumental for how we coach players, so this was a fantastic conversation. Follow Tyler on IG: @tjltraining.

Coleman: @ByAnyMeansBasketball

Yosef: @ValueBasketball

As a trainer, coach or role model figure, it's imperative that you recognize the responsibility you possess in crafting the character of the players that you work with. In this episode we dive deep into how to build these relationships and why they're so important. We give personal anecdotes and our 2 cents on how to go about being a positive impact on the players that entrust you with their time.

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Coleman - @ByAnyMeansBasketball 

The difference is night and day. For us, within the first five minutes of meeting a player, we can tell if they're on track to be a professional hooper. Once you get to that level, it's literally a job. So you have to carry yourself accordingly if you want to reach that level. 

Coleman: @ByAnyMeansBasketball

Yosef: @ValueBasketball

Music can have such a profound effect on so many things in life, and that includes our training as basketball players. If you're looking for a "yes" or "no" answer here, you won't get one. But you'll get a very deep understanding of how music can alter our training for better or worse, when we may want to use it, when we may not want to use it, and more. 

Coleman: @ByAnyMeansBasketball

Yosef: @ValueBasketball

Studies:

Biagini, et al. -- https://journals.lww.com/nsca-jscr/pages/articleviewer.aspx?year=2012&issue=07000&article=00026&type=Fulltext&casa_token=JVvYfC1VnxUAAAAA:lIrP1RS3DczNAQYi7DWaKRqiAbBu6r2mtiYaVzvzfPSEI_Ny5c05CVhe3UU-UvicVpgw2pAHf8M0pIsBZM4MhTzK

https://thesportjournal.org/article/music-sport-and-exercise-update-research-and-application/

Massage study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20186971/

Have you ever felt like no matter how hard you tried to develop a certain skill or reach a certain goal, you just couldn't make it happen? We've all been there before! Plateaus are one of the most challenging areas of the game that we all inevitably will face. Listen to our thoughts on how to overcome them and rise above them!

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Coleman - @ByAnyMeansBasketball

We all want to have that competitive edge over our competition so we're always looking for ways to challenge ourselves in our training. When we do that, we look towards some 'external tools' to assist us; such as tennis balls, cones, heavy balls, etc. Listen to our thoughts about some of the most common ones that we've heard of and seen being used. We also go into the science of the application of these tools so tune in to make sure you're using these tools correctly!

**Please excuse the audio quality, there were some technical difficulties!

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Coleman - @ByAnyMeansBasketball

Sources:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3153799/

Ball control is one skill in itself, but we believe it can be broken down deeper into 8 sub-skills. We broke down each component, how you can target each in your training, and why it is important! 

Ball control program: www.byanymeansbball.com/ball-control-program

Coleman: @byanymeansbasketball

Yosef: @valuebasketball

Controlling your emotions on the court is not always the easiest thing to do, especially when you're so passionate about it. When you play well, you celebrate, and when you struggle, you sulk. We've all been there! What's most important is that you're keeping a level head and that you're able to learn from your mistakes when you struggle. Too many times, players use their past struggles as evidence of how "bad" they are instead of opportunities where they can improve. Try not to be too hard on yourself and ENJOY the game! Sure it's good to hold yourself to a high standard, but if your self criticism is heading in a direction that doesn't necessarily lead to your growth as a basketball player, then it's a waste of time and needs to be cut out!

If you're a player that struggles with the mental side of basketball, this episode is a must listen for you!

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Coleman - @ByAnyMeansBasketball

Whether it's Lebron James throwing chalk up into the air, Dwyane Wade doing 3 pull ups on the rim or Russell Westbrook dancing, most players have their own quirky unique pre-game ritual they do before EVERY game. There's a reason these exist. Tune in to listen to the science behind why these pre-game rituals are beneficial and some ways you can apply them! We've also included some anecdotes from the players that we work with on a consistent basis from pros to high schoolers. Tap in!

Yosef - @ValueBasketball

Coleman - @ByAnyMeansBasketball

"Foot speed" is not really a thing, if we take it literally. And even if it was an existing quality, it wouldn't be important to us hoopers! So, Coleman gives you a run down of WHY people tend to look at this the wrong way, what implications it has in our training, and how we can use this to train in a more effective manner!

Coleman: @ByAnyMeansBasketball

Yosef: @ValueBasketball

We all know conditioning is a very important part of basketball so why is it that sooo many players do it incorrectly? In this episode, we talk about when conditioning should be an emphasis in your offseason, the three energy systems that pretty much make up conditioning and different ways to incorporate conditioning into your skills workouts! For all the hoopers gearing back up for their seasons, this is a must-listen episode!

Yosef: @ValueBasketball

Coleman: @ByAnyMeansBasketball