Basketball and Tendons with Max Schmarzo

About this episode

Max Schmarzo discusses basketball performance, injury prevention, and the importance of strength training in this episode.

Chapters 00:00 Max's Basketball Journey: A Personal Exploration 10:31 Training Insights: Adapting Strength Programs for Basketball 20:19 Deceleration and Skill: The Mechanics of Basketball Performance 30:02 Injury Prevention: Understanding Achilles Ruptures in Basketball 34:10 Understanding Force Production and Muscle Dynamics 41:57 The Stretch-Shortening Cycle Explained 52:10 The Importance of Defense in Athletic Training 01:00:56 Osteokinetic Loading and Its Implications 01:03:37 The Physics of Athletic Performance 01:10:06 The Role of Strength Training in Basketball 01:13:03 Personal Reflections on Basketball and Coaching 01:20:29 The Importance of Understanding in Coaching Takeaways Max's journey into basketball was driven by a desire to challenge himself. Playing at lower levels of basketball can still be a fulfilling experience. The emotional challenges of being on the bench can be significant. Coaches must prioritize helping athletes improve over simply training them. Physical conditioning must align with skill work to avoid fatigue. Deceleration in basketball is more taxing than many realize. Proper technique can mitigate injury risks in basketball. Excessive time on feet…

People in this episode

Host: Jake Tuura

Guest: Max Schmarzo

Topics covered

• basketball performance
• injury prevention
• strength training
• coaching
• mechanics of movement

Keywords

• basketball
• tendons
• injury prevention
• strength training
• deceleration
• coaching
• force production

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