The Basketball Strong Podcast Tim DiFrancesco
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The Basketball Strong Podcast is not just for basketball junkies, this podcast is for anyone who loves to hear the human stories behind great people! We bring together experts, legends, and hidden gems of the game to share their stories alongside the science of preparing your body to be basketball strong. By asking the questions that haven’t been asked, we will share the stories behind the game of basketball, including the trials & tribulations, setbacks, wins & losses, and lessons learned by those in and around the game.
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Michael Plansky: Using Basketball to Bring Young People with Disabilities & Student-Athletes Together
Basketball is in Michael Plansky’s blood. Two of his brothers won state titles in high school, his dad coached his sister’s teams to another state championship, and his brother Mark played on Villanova’s 1985 NCAA championship team. After his own successful playing career in both basketball and baseball at Fairfield University ended, Michael decided to move into coaching. After serving as an assistant at Brandeis University for four years, Michael learned from the legendary Tom Davis at Unive...
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Ken Hunter: From a Drug-Ravaged Upbringing and Paralysis to Last Chance U Basketball & a Life of Service
Ken Hunter still remembers the night he pulled a kitchen knife to stop his dad hitting his mom. What came next was even more extreme, although for anyone growing up in southwestern Detroit, it was normal. The court provided Ken with some solace, and he quickly grew into a top prospect, attending the same school where Jalen Rose had won a state title. When his football coach kicked his butt for skipping school, Ken also became a standout student, even while living off friends’ couches and with...
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Jesse Wright: Learning the Coaching Craft in NFL Europe, Watching the Dedication of Aaron McKie, Elton Brand and Andre Iguodala, and Helping Leaders Develop Soft Skills
Most young assistant coaches dream of the day when they’ll finally get a crack at promotion. But few are ready for the realities of being a head coach. Jesse Wright realized he still had a lot to learn when he was tasked with running the weight room for the NFL Europe team in Barcelona while still in his early 20s. His work ethic and ability to problem solve got him through that trying season, and upon returning to his native Philadelphia, he soon found himself working for the 76ers as a cons...
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#104 John Mosley: Last Chance U Basketball Coach on Servant Leadership, Surviving Drive-By Shootings, and His Faith-Driven Calling
Coach John Mosley can still remember the day his life changed forever. Gang members fired bullets outside his Los Angeles high school in a drive-by shooting, and Mosley was on his way to get revenge. But as he was about to jump in his friend’s car, he asked himself, “What am I doing?” Soon afterwards, two words took him down a different path: “Basketball tryouts.” Mosley came late to the game, but his stellar point guard play earned him minutes at East LA College (ELAC), The Master’s College ...
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#103 Mike Boyle: Strength Coaching the Aging Athlete
Strength and conditioning for young pro athletes isn’t easy, but because they’re bouncy and resilient, you can experiment more to find a line of best fit. But what about when you’re training older athletes aged 35 and up, either in the general population or a pro sports setting? That’s the question legendary strength coach answers in this podcast. In this part 2, he and former Lakers S&C coach Tim DiFrancesco discuss:Why you should make a “who’s smarter than me?” list and then seek those ...
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#102 Tim Frazier - Part 3: The Ultimate Story of Setback, Comeback, and How He Finally Made the Cut in the NBA After Being Told No
Tim Frazier was told he was too small and weak to play contact sports. But sibling rivalry fueled him to prove his doubters wrong and propelled him to a basketball scholarship with Penn. There, his stellar play at the point earned Tim All Big Ten honors. Yet disaster loomed, and he tore his Achilles just a few months later. Looking at the game through his coaches’ eyes, he turned a negative into a positive and worked his way back onto the court with courage and determination.In his senior yea...
Customer Reviews
Continued Learning Goldmine!
I’ve been an avid follower of this podcast for almost a year now and it’s been like legal PED’s for an exercise professionals brain lol. The stories, insight, guests, and dialogue by TD and Phil is one of the best in the space of podcasting and education. As much as this is for Ball-is-Life advocates, any trainer, coach, and student can learn so much valuable perspective that can instantly translate to results in with your clients, team, and career.
Attention Basketball Coaches!
Tim does a great job interviewing guests from all levels of the game. I pick up a coaching nugget of wisdom every episode. The conversations always dive deep into the nuances of the game and of life! A must listen for all basketball coaches and fans!
This podcast is gold
As a personal trainer I want to serve my clients the best I can. This podcast offers pearls of wisdom and information every episode. Thank you!!!