NSCA’s Coaching Podcast, Episode 45: Ramsey Nijem

The Head Performance and Strength Coach for the Sacramento Kings National Basketball Association (NBA) team, Ramsey Nijem, talks to the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Scott Caulfield, about his recent experience completing a doctoral degree as well as his path to his current position. Topics under discussion include Nijem’s educational track from bachelor’s to master’s to doctorate degree, his passion for basketball and how it lead him to his career, as well as his mentors and professors who helped him along the way. 

Find Scott on Twitter: @scottcaulfield

Find Ramsey on Instagram: @ramsey_nijem

Find Ramsey on Twitter: ramsey_m_nijem

Show Notes

“I want to train athletes. I want to study athletes.” 5:57

“It starts with education on the front end” 26:27

“We’ve got to do what we can to keep these athletes fresh” 29:54

 “NBA players may not want to live in the weight room, but they want to compete" 33:10

“We need to be flexible and adaptable to the changes that different loads cause in our athletes” 36:08

“Nothing has to be super complex” 38:37

“Get that kind of new hire that you can learn from and grow with, but also go get a beer with” 41:08

“Before you try to fix a guy’s squat, learn his name” 44:54