Matt Aldred | Head Strength and Conditioning Coach Michigan Men's Basketball

Sep 20, 2024

Matt Aldred, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for Michigan Men's Basketball, shares his journey from Furman University to the elite basketball arena. He dives into the importance of fascia training and functional hypertrophy, urging a shift from traditional methods. Aldred discusses the evolution of strength training strategies, highlighting individualized plans for athletes. He also emphasizes the significance of technology in performance evaluation and building trust between coaches and players, all while promoting a focus on performance over aesthetics.

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Intro

00:00 • 4min

Exploring Functional Hypertrophy and Athletic Training Dynamics

04:25 • 3min

Enhancing Athletic Performance through Varied Training Techniques

07:00 • 2min

Evolving Strength Training for Basketball Athletes

08:45 • 5min

Redefining Athletic Evaluation: Beyond Before-and-After Pictures

13:51 • 3min

Navigating Body Image and Performance in Sports

17:05 • 3min

Max Velocity Training in Basketball

19:45 • 7min

Optimizing Athlete Performance Through Collaboration and Data Analysis

27:11 • 5min

Leveraging Technology for Enhanced Athletic Performance

32:29 • 2min

Building Trust in Coaching

34:39 • 7min

Journey Through Strength and Conditioning: Insights from Personal Experience

42:00 • 2min

The Journey of Growth and Leadership in Coaching

44:13 • 5min

Navigating Spiritual Growth Through Diverse Reading

49:00 • 3min

Balancing Music, Professionalism, and Coaching

52:26 • 5min

In this episode Justin catches up with his friend Matt Aldred as they talk about Matt's background and how he got to Michigan basketball. Prior to UM Matt was the head S&C for men's hoop's at Furman University.

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