Climbing the Ranks with Cory Schlesinger

Shallow is joined by Cory Schlesinger, the director of player health and performance for the University of Texas mens basketball team. Schlesinger discusses his transition from being a strength coach to a sport coaching role and the challenges that come with it. He emphasizes the importance of bridging the gap between different coaching positions and speaking the same language. Skill is the most important aspect of the game. Tune in and find out more. www.instagram.com/schlesstrength/ Pre-Script® Level 1 is now open for registration. Learn more at www.pre-script.com/psl1 We’ve got a new sponsor! Marek Health is a health optimization company that offers advanced blood testing, health coaching, and expert medical oversight. Our services can help you enhance your lifestyle, nutrition, and supplementation to medical treatment and care. marekhealth.com/rxd Code RXD Don’t miss the release of our newest educational community - The Pre-Script ® Collective! Join the community today at www.pre-script.com. For other strength training, health, and injury prevention resources, check out our website, YouTube channel, and Instagram. For more episodes, subscribe and tune in to our podcast. Also, make sure to sign up to our mailing list at www.pre-script.com to get the first updates on new programming releases. You can also follow Dr. Jordan Shallow and Dr. Jordan Jiunta on Instagram! Dr. Jordan Shallow: www.instagram.com/the_muscle_doc/ Dr. Jordan Jiunta: www.instagram.com/redwiteandjordan/ 0:00 Introduction 3:40 Strength Coach to Sport Coaching 10:12 Offensive and Defensive Analytics in Basketball 20:41 Maximize natural abilities 24:35 Using a Variety of Equipment and Exercises 28:06 Relationship Between Foot Type and Performance 32:25 Different Types of Basketballs in Training 35:30 Post-Game Recovery and Morning Lifts 38:42 Breaking the NBA Norms 42:17 Importance of Preparation 48:22 Importance of a Diverse Skill Set in Athletics 52:19 Managing gravity and introducing load 56:39 Creating a unique training environment