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We keep going with Georgios Dedas and get specific about how elite programs use strength and conditioning to protect intensity, reduce injuries, and peak at the end of the season. We also finish with fast, blunt advice for young players and parents on what actually helps someone reach the pro level.

• building trust between head coach and strength coach through consistency and honesty
• planning weekly and seasonal load to keep the team fresh for playoffs
• using practice structure to manage contact, intensity, and decision-making under fatigue
• defining clear strength coach responsibilities in warm-ups, weight room, and time control
• tracking minutes and avoiding long stretches that kill intensity
• avoiding tactical conversations with players and staying in your role
• coordinating with physios and medical staff for injury prevention and recovery
• using simple load tracking like player 1 to 10 practice ratings
• talent versus hard work and mental strength at the pro level
• balancing one-on-one defense skills with team defensive tactics
• parents reducing pressure and avoiding sideline coaching in the social media era
• reaching George through Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgiosdedas/

If you got something from this episode, share it with the player, share it with the parent, share it with the coach who needs to hear that because this is the best way to support us. But for now, keep training basketball, body and mind.