Basketball Body and Mind

"Basketball, Body and Mind" is a podcast that is dedicated to youth basketball players. Each episode will provide practical strategies for basketball skills, body and/or mind for performance on the court.

Basketball Body and Mind is a sports podcast hosted by Stan, with 59 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  How to Return to Basketball After a Knee Injury Safely

  Jul 14, 202641 min

  Send us Fan Mail Episode 56 | Basketball, Body, and Mind This episode was a spontaneous recording during the camp in the Czech Republic. I decided to share how to return safely to basketball after a knee injury (usually ACL). To do that, we need to attack three things: basketball, body, and mind. I wanted to make it very practical, so feel free to download the guide, which can be found in the description below. Links mentioned in this episode: • Free return-to-court guide (5-phase PDF) — https://basketball-body-and-mind.kit.com/56f8657f71 • Ep. 9 — Mindset Training For Basketball Players, with Kerdu Lenear — https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-9-mindset-training-for-basketball-players-with/id1783540921?i=1000697544138 Connect with me: Instagram — @balticmove Website — www.balticmove.net

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  Conditioning and Zone 2 Cardio Might Not Be the Answer for Tired Legs

  Jun 22, 202639 min

  Send us Fan Mail Basketball Body and Mind In this episode I talk about one of the biggest conditioning myths in basketball: that feeling tired in a game means you need to run more. It does not. I explain why getting tired can actually be a sign that you are pushing harder and improving, why long-distance running might not be the best way to build conditioning, and how to develop real basketball conditioning without stacking extra miles on top of your week. If you are a player, parent, or coach who wants to improve on the court, this is for you. Links mentioned in this episode: • Previous episode on sleep, stress management, and relaxation — https://open.spotify.com/episode/5z5kSYrvfYUXH4QJinrH81?si=LYsJQwO4SAaUHG8wdjjYvQ Connect with me: Instagram — @balticmove Website — www.balticmove.net

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  Chronic Ankle Instability: What The research Actually Shows

  Jun 14, 202649 min

  Send us Fan Mail Your ankle sprain is not just “bad luck” and it is definitely not a life sentence. We walk through what I found while researching chronic ankle instability in youth athletes, including the one test that created the clearest separation between athletes who trust their ankles and athletes who feel that constant “giving out” problem. We start with the basics that parents, players, and coaches actually need: what chronic ankle instability means, why repeat ankle sprains happen, and how sprains differ by type and severity. Then we move into the practical screening side. I explain how I used the Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool (CAIT) to classify ankles, why dorsiflexion often shows up in the research, and how lateral ankle strength and muscle reaction timing can change how you land, cut, and decelerate. Then we get very actionable. You will learn how to set a baseline at home with a wall test for ankle dorsiflexion, a single leg balance test with eyes closed, and a 30 cm lateral hop test you can time with your phone. I share real youth basketball benchmarks from my testing and how to retest every few weeks so rehab becomes a measurable plan instead of a guessing game. We also talk about smarter ankle rehab and injury prevention training: progressing from simple strength to dynamic stability, building hip control, and using plyometrics that match real basketball movement. If this helps you, subscribe, share it with a teammate or coach, and leave a review so more players stop repeating the same ankle sprain cycle.

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  Ep 32 | A Pro Big Man Explains How Injuries Changed His Mindset | with Jurij Macura

  May 31, 202658 minS0

  <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>Eight knee surgeries is the part people don’t see. The standings don’t show it, the highlights don’t mention it, and most young players never hear what it feels like to sit on the sideline while your team practices. Former pro power forward and center Jurej Macura joins us to tell the full story, from leaving Slovenia for a top academy environment to fighting through a career that keeps rerouting.<br/><br/>We get real about what actually drives youth basketball development: stepping out of your comfort zone, doing the unglamorous extra...

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  Ep. 31 | From Small Town Lithuania To Arizona Center | with Motiejus Krivas

  May 23, 202654 minS0

  <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>A 7 foot 2 center tells you he nearly quit at 12, and somehow that’s the most useful part of his story. We sit down with Motiejus Krivas, Lithuania’s Šiauliai native who climbed through the Sabonis Academy and Jalgiris system before landing with the Arizona Wildcats in NCAA Division I basketball, to talk about what development really looks like when nobody is promising you minutes.<br/><br/>We get specific about the habits that travel across levels: going hard in practice, building real strength and conditioning, and using film study to see the game inste...

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