Fitness for Basketball - Choppin It up w/Charles "Rock" Stephenson

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)