Ep 9: Jordan Sabourin - Longevity in the NBA & Practical BFR Integration

About this episode

Dr. Jordan Sabourin discusses his journey in basketball and the integration of blood flow restriction training in the NBA.

In this episode, Dr. Jordan Sabourin, Head Strength Coach for the Detroit Pistons, shares his journey from playing college basketball, to a professional career in Germany, and transitioning into coaching in the NBA. Jordan discusses his initial exposure to high-performance training in the league, his diverse professional experiences, and adapting to the evolving landscape of sports science and conditioning within the NBA. Reflecting on his 13-year tenure with the Detroit Pistons, Jordan emphasizes the importance of developing strong relationships with athletes and details his balance of traditional strength training with modern techniques like blood flow restriction (BFR). Highlighting the completion of his PhD and its focus on BFR, Jordan reveals key findings regarding fatigue management and its practical applications in an NBA setting. He also previews his upcoming comprehensive BFR course aimed at bridging academic knowledge with real-world sports application. 01:10 Jordan's Basketball Journey 02:22 Transition to Strength and Conditioning 06:04 Joining the Detroit Pistons 08:30 Evolving Role of Strength Coaches 10:17 Building Player Relationships 18:19 Pursuing a PhD 26:03 The…

People in this episode

Guest: Dr Jordan Sabourin

Topics covered

• NBA
• strength training
• blood flow restriction
• sports science
• athlete relationships

Keywords

• longevity
• conditioning
• fatigue management
• PhD
• Detroit Pistons

Mentioned in this episode

Products: blood flow restriction training course

Books & works: PhD

Places: Germany

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