The Curious Competitor is a journey into the pursuit of improvement and well being-physically, mentally, and spiritually. In each episode, NHL Defenseman Connor Carrick speaks with some of the world's highest performing people about how they curate and execute their respective craft. Connor Carrick dives deep into the path and process of each guest, and the lessons learned on how to live more curiously, passionately, and purposefully. All on a quest to become a more Curious Competitor.
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Wednesday Dec 28, 2022
Wednesday Dec 28, 2022
In this episode, we welcome Strength Coach Jim Ferris. Jim is known for his work in the basketball community from training with the Philadelphia 76ers for many years and training several NBA players that live their offseason in the Philadelphia area. We discuss how to adapt your training for performance and recovery metrics and identify weak links in training protocols. We also dive into where most athletes fail to focus on for their off-season training, and how playing the long game is the key to a sustainable and injury-free career. We also discuss the challenges in youth development in sports and the success of your training is completely individual.
Episode Overview:
- 3:14 How To Adapt Training Based On Performance and Recovery
- 8:30 Balance Old-School Training Work Ethic Vs. Modern Approaches
- 12:30 Identifying Weak Links In Training & Working With Other Trainers
- 18:20 How To Get The Most Out Of Your Summer Training
- 22:40 Where Athletes Should Focus On Training
- 27:00 Balancing Life and Training
- 29:16 Playing The Long Game In Training
- 33:20 The Individuality Of Training
- 35:54 What Does Basketball Do Right and Wrong?
- 39:47 Challenges In Youth Development and Training
- 45:47 Redefining Success In Training
- 53:30 What Struggles Do You See With Modern Athletes?
Connect with Jim at https://gymferris.com/
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