Hunter Eisenhower | Explaining The Force System | CMW

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Sep 18, 2024

Hunter Eisenhower, head men's basketball strength and conditioning coach at Arizona State University, shares insights into optimizing basketball training. He introduces his innovative 'Force System,' which includes categories like high force and local tissue prep. Discussing his career journey, he also emphasizes the importance of hands-on skills and the role of oscillatory movements in conditioning. Eisenhower advocates for early career mobility and varied experiences for young coaches, blending practical knowledge with actionable advice.

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INSIGHT

Staff Structure Shapes Risk And Reward

Reporting lines in S&C vary: being hired directly by a sport is high risk/high reward, while being on an Olympic/high-performance staff offers job security.
The trend is moving toward sport-specific S&C staff being tied closely to coaching staffs.

ANECDOTE

From G League To Dream Job

Hunter described a long interview route that led him from the Kings to nearly San Diego State and then to his dream job at Arizona State.
He credits timing, connections, and luck for landing the role he still gets goosebumps about.

ANECDOTE

NBA Offseason Travel Reality

While with the Sacramento Kings, staff would travel to train high-profile players during off-seasons, even to foreign honeymoon locations.
Hunter worked primarily with younger and two-way players while senior staff managed star player travel visits.

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In this episode we talk with Hunter Eisenhower who is the head men's basketball strength and conditioning coach with Arizona State. In the convo we talk about how to optimize training for basketball as well as what his "Force System" is.

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