Basketball Body and Mind
Basketball Body and Mind
Podcast Description
"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.
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The podcast focuses on youth basketball development, integrating topics such as skill improvement, physical conditioning, mental resilience, and the transition to professional play. Episodes explore insights from various experts, such as effective training regimens at top facilities like INSEP and coaching narratives emphasizing the importance of foundational skills and habits for young athletes.

“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.
Episode #62 | Guest: Gratas
This Ask Me Anything episode of Basketball Body and Mind answers four listener questions with co-host Gratas. Topics include what it means to be different in a team environment, how to safely start post-game lifts and strength coaching, and how to build weight room buy-in with skeptical football players and coaches. Direct, practical answers for players, parents, and coaches navigating team culture and training load.
Mentioned in this episode:
– Book: The Chimp Paradox
– Book: Thinking, Fast and Slow
– Book: Think Again by Adam Grant
– Book: How to Win Friends and Influence People
Connect with Gratas:
Instagram — @gratasgudavicius
Connect with me:
Instagram — @balticmove
Website — www.balticmove.net

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