In this episode, Ramsey Nijem, delves into his career journey from being the youngest Head Strength Coach in the NBA to joining Kansas University men's basketball as the Director of Sport Performance. He discusses his career path, the nuances of off-season strength training, and how he builds meaningful relationships with his basketball athletes.

Ramsey emphasizes the importance of a solid foundational training block, evolving with new technologies and testing methods, and how to adapt coaching styles as one progresses in their career. He also touches on the challenges young coaches face in the era of information overload and underscores the value of critical thinking over credentials. Additionally, Ramsey talks about his Applied Performance Coach course and other upcoming projects aimed at improving training methodologies in basketball.

00:38 Early Career and NBA Journey

01:21 Basketball Passion and Training Philosophy

02:38 Testing and Profiling New Players

05:16 Evolving Testing Methods

10:00 Force Plate Technology and Applications

13:03 Interpreting Force Plate Data

22:32 Offseason Training Program

27:12 Relationship with Coach Self

27:43 Managing Player Workload

29:13 Building Relationships with Players

29:37 Challenges of the Transfer Portal

30:06 Transparency and Accountability

33:03 Adapting to Generational Changes

38:07 Developing Quality Coaches

41:52 Creating the Applied Performance Coach Course

45:19 Future Projects and Personal Life

Applied Performance Coach courses: https://www.appliedperformancecoach.com/

Contact Ramsey:

Website: ramseynijem.com

IG: @dr.ramsey.nijem