# EP144: Rethinking Strength and Conditioning with Cole Hergott

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Podcast: [The Transforming Basketball Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-transforming-basketball-podcast-6627332)
Published: 2025-12-30T05:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2210

## Resource

In this episode, George is joined by Cole Hergott, Head Strength & Conditioning Coach at Trinity Western University, to discuss innovative approaches to athlete recovery, training, and injury prevention, emphasizing the importance of mobility, constraints in training, and the role of relationships in coaching. He challenges traditional methods like icing for injuries and advocates for promoting blood flow and movement instead. Cole also highlights the significance of individualizing training using technology and fostering a positive team culture through accountability and engagement with athletes. Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction to Cole Hergott and His Role at Trinity Western University 01:00 – Programming for Large Groups in Small Spaces 05:00 – Isometric and Eccentric Training Explained 08:00 – Applying Isometrics in Training and Practice 12:00 – Why Cole Is Anti-Icing 16:00 – Mobility as a Competitive Advantage in Basketball 17:30 – Constraint-Led Training in the Weight Room 19:30 – Moving Away from Olympic Lifts 22:00 – Game-Day Activation Circuits 26:00 – CNS Readiness and Injury Prevention 28:00 – Building Culture in the Weight Room 31:30 – Technology, Research, and Individualized Training 34:30 – Staying Current as a Coach 35:00 – Transformative Tip Level up your coaching with our Amazon Best Selling Book: https://amzn.to/3vO1Tc7 Access tons more of evidence-based coaching resources: https://transformingbball.com/products/ Links: Website: http://transformingbball.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/transformbball Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/transformingbasketball/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@transformingbasketball Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/transformingbasketball/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@transforming.basketball

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