All Things Speed & Strength | Podcast by Lucas Quinn and Jared Wilson

Episode #11: Max Schmarzo | Unique Approach to Basketball Athletic Development; Business Thoughts for Strength Coaches

Apr 10, 2023

Max Schmarzo, a renowned Performance Coach who trains elite athletes, shares his innovative approach to basketball development. He emphasizes the importance of individualized training plans and the need to identify players' unique movement deficiencies. The conversation dives into blending skill and strength training efficiently. Max also discusses the business side of coaching, offering insights on building an online presence and diversifying income. His experiences highlight the significance of authenticity and connection in the fitness industry.

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Max Schmarzo emphasizes a holistic training approach for athletes that integrates mental, nutritional, and skill development for optimal performance.

He advises trainers on building a personal brand and diversifying income sources by utilizing social media and online training programs.

Schmarzo fosters a strong community among athletes and coaches, creating an environment that encourages sharing experiences and mutual support for growth.

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Holistic Approach to Athlete Development

Max Schmarzo emphasizes a holistic method in training athletes, particularly basketball players, focusing on the overall development rather than just physical training. This approach incorporates mental, nutritional, and skill development, underlining that the relationship between coach and athlete is based on making the athlete more successful in their sport. He prioritizes understanding each player's unique needs and how to maximize their potential on the court, including tailoring workouts that consider their current physical state and skill levels. By doing so, he ensures that every training session contributes directly to their performance and career success.

Intro

3min

Training Insights for Elite Athletes in Iowa

13min

Tailored Training for Basketball Success

24min

Tailoring Training for Optimal Athletic Performance

23min

Navigating the Business of Strength Coaching

3min

Navigating Fitness Entrepreneurship

17min

Exploring Athletic Development Resources and Quality Supplements

3min

Episode 11 features Max Schmarzo, who is a Performance Coach/Trainer to many high level athletes, including NBA athletes, and more. He also is the Co-Founder of Upper Echelon Nutrition, an all-natural, research-based supplement company for athletes. Additionally, he is a co-creator and contributor to The EdgeU, which is an educational platform for coaches, trainers, therapists, and athletes.

This episode highlights some of Max's thought processes when he is tasked with designing a training plan for a basketball player. He touched on how he views movement, the weight room, and how he likes to approach setting up a training day with an athlete. Further, we discussed what he thinks is an appropriate viewpoint on merging skill development with a training program for a basketball player based on that player's true needs and how to optimize that player's role and performance.

We also touched on the business side of things, and some advice he has to trainers looking to create an online presence, diversify their potential income, and other key tips that he wished he knew when starting out.

This episode is available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

You can find Max on Instagram (@strong_by_science) and on Twitter (@strong_science).

Subscribe to his Newsletter by visiting the link on his Instagram or Twitter, or going to his website at https://strongbyscience.net.

Join his education platform called EdgeU (www.theedgeu.com), and check out some of his supplements from Upper Echelon Nutrition (www.uenutrition.com).

He also has the "Always an Athlete" training program, of which we discussed at the end of this Podcast. Check it out using the link in his Instagram bio.

About your hosts:

The All Things Speed & Strength Podcast is hosted by Lucas Quinn and Jared Wilson. Lucas owns a Training Facility in Westlake Village, California, and works with athletes from the youth to the professional level. Jared is an NBA strength coach and also owns a Training Facility in Ventura, California.

Lucas' online speed training digital platform for athletes:

www.SpeedUnleashedLQ.com and www.LQSportsPerformance.com

Instagram: @LQ_StrengthCoach / @JaredWilson.Performance / @Speed_Strength.Podcast

Twitter: @LQStrengthCoach / @_JaredWilson / @SpeedStrPodcast

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All Things Speed & Strength | Podcast by Lucas Quinn and Jared Wilson

Episode #11: Max Schmarzo | Unique Approach to Basketball Athletic Development; Business Thoughts for Strength Coaches

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