# How NBA Athletes SHOULD Train | Justin Ochoa

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Podcast: [Cheeky Mid Weeky](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cheeky-mid-weeky-6384778)
Published: 2026-03-18T07:40:21+00:00
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## Resource

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.

## 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

## Topics

Basketball Performance, Strength and Conditioning, Velocity Based Training, Athletic Development, Sports Coaching, Entrepreneurship, VBT, Skill Integration

## Chapters
- 1:00 — Navigating Business Disruptions: A discussion on the impact of COVID-19 on gym ownership and the resilience required to sustain an entrepreneurial venture.
- 12:00 — The Gap in Youth Development: Identifying the shortcomings in how high school athletes are prepared for the physical leap to collegiate and professional levels.
- 24:00 — The Importance of Athlete Relationships: Why understanding an athlete's identity outside of basketball is critical for building trust and effective coaching.
- 29:00 — Training on a Continuum: How to balance sport-specific skill work with general strength and conditioning programs.
- 35:00 — The Power of VBT: How Velocity Based Training provides objective feedback that empowers athletes and optimizes training intensity.
- 58:00 — Mentorship and Resilience: Using the 'next play' mentality to navigate the highs and lows of a coaching career.
- 1:04:00 — The Coach's Mindset: Maintaining a growth mindset and avoiding the pitfalls of professional ego and social media distraction.

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