Listen "Fitness for Basketball - Choppin It up w/Charles "Rock" Stephenson"
Episode Synopsis
Summary
We are STOKED to have another one of our mento’s Charles “Rock" Stephenson. We discuss Rock's journey in the field, the evolution of strength training programs, and the importance of building a strong team culture. Rock shares insights on training techniques for basketball players, the hesitancy some athletes have towards lifting, and the significance of being a good human being in coaching. We end the episode with some laughs and shared memories. Definitely a great episode to check out, hopeful y’all learn something! If not, you’ll at least see why Zac and Parker love hanging with Rock.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
06:23 Early Career in Strength and Conditioning
11:38 Evolution of Strength Training Practices
20:31 Building a Strong Team Culture
33:46 Training Strategies for Basketball Athletes
37:19 The Evolution of Lifting in Sports
40:39 Challenges in Strength Training for Basketball Players
43:14 The Changing Landscape of Fitness Culture
51:55 Wrappin it Up (not like that you sicko)
We are STOKED to have another one of our mento’s Charles “Rock" Stephenson. We discuss Rock's journey in the field, the evolution of strength training programs, and the importance of building a strong team culture. Rock shares insights on training techniques for basketball players, the hesitancy some athletes have towards lifting, and the significance of being a good human being in coaching. We end the episode with some laughs and shared memories. Definitely a great episode to check out, hopeful y’all learn something! If not, you’ll at least see why Zac and Parker love hanging with Rock.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
06:23 Early Career in Strength and Conditioning
11:38 Evolution of Strength Training Practices
20:31 Building a Strong Team Culture
33:46 Training Strategies for Basketball Athletes
37:19 The Evolution of Lifting in Sports
40:39 Challenges in Strength Training for Basketball Players
43:14 The Changing Landscape of Fitness Culture
51:55 Wrappin it Up (not like that you sicko)
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