Episode
How NBA Athletes SHOULD Train | Justin Ochoa
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- Cheeky Mid Weeky
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- Mar 18, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 4518
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Summary
Elite basketball performance requires a seamless integration of skill development and evidence-based strength training. Justin Ochoa shares how to bridge the gap between the weight room and the court using objective data and relationship-based coaching.
Topics
- Basketball Performance
- Strength and Conditioning
- Velocity Based Training
- Athletic Development
- Sports Coaching
- Entrepreneurship
- VBT
- Skill Integration
Highlights
- Main idea: Effective training exists on a continuum where sport-specific skills and general strength training must overlap
- Practical takeaway: Use Velocity Based Training (VBT) to bridge the gap between subjective effort and objective intensity, especially for developing athletes
- Failure mode: Relying solely on high-level skill training without preparing athletes for the physical demands and contact of the next level
- Practical takeaway: Build authentic relationships with athletes by understanding their lives outside of their sport to foster better coaching outcomes
- Main idea: Apply a 'next play' athletic mentality to coaching and business to maintain resilience during professional setbacks
Chapters
1:00Navigating Business Disruptions: A discussion on the impact of COVID-19 on gym ownership and the resilience required to sustain an entrepreneurial venture.12:00The Gap in Youth Development: Identifying the shortcomings in how high school athletes are prepared for the physical leap to collegiate and professional levels.24:00The Importance of Athlete Relationships: Why understanding an athlete's identity outside of basketball is critical for building trust and effective coaching.29:00Training on a Continuum: How to balance sport-specific skill work with general strength and conditioning programs.35:00The Power of VBT: How Velocity Based Training provides objective feedback that empowers athletes and optimizes training intensity.58:00Mentorship and Resilience: Using the 'next play' mentality to navigate the highs and lows of a coaching career.1:04:00The Coach's Mindset: Maintaining a growth mindset and avoiding the pitfalls of professional ego and social media distraction.