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Dr. Anloague is a nationally respected clinician, educator, researcher, and the founding owner of Orion Physical Therapy. With nearly 30 years of experience in spine rehabilitation and sports medicine, he has worked with athletes from youth and collegiate levels to elite professionals. His research focuses on the utility of functional and clinical testing to reduce injury risk and optimize perform...

Trent Salo is a widely respected physical therapist, strength & conditioning coach, and high-performance strategist and consultant. He is the founder of The Tendon Lab , located in Traverse City, MI, where he leverages advanced tendon imaging to monitor Achilles and patellar tendon health, and then drawing up customized rehabilitation solutions for his athletes and clients. Prior to The Tendon...

In this episode, Dr. Matt Jordan joins the show to discuss his journey and insights into sports science, with a focus on the evolution of force plate technology and its application in athletic training and rehabilitation. Matt reflects on his career steps, mentorship experiences, and pivotal moments that shaped his research and practical approaches. The conversation delves into the specifics of te...

Matt Aldred is the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for Michigan Men’s Basketball. Prior to Michigan, he was the Director of Basketball Health and Performance at Furman for six seasons. In that role, he also worked with Furman’s men’s golf and men’s and women’s cross country. Before Furman, he spent a season at the University of Florida as an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach, working...

Adam is the Executive Director of Player Health and Performance for the Seahorses Mikawa in Japan's B League. He shares his career journey, which took him from the high school, collegiate, NBA, and now overseas. The discussion covers his approach to entering and leading a new department (with a language barrier). We also delve into his research on change of direction performance in basketball athl...

In this episode, Dr. Jordan Sabourin, Head Strength Coach for the Detroit Pistons, shares his journey from playing college basketball, to a professional career in Germany, and transitioning into coaching in the NBA. Jordan discusses his initial exposure to high-performance training in the league, his diverse professional experiences, and adapting to the evolving landscape of sports science and con...

Mike Robertson is, and has been, a leader in the physical preparation industry for over two decades. Mike is the co-owner of Indianapolis Fitness and Sports Training (IFAST), the creator of Robertson Training Systems, and one of the most respected performance coaches in the field with experience training NBA pros as well as leading the physical preparation of young developing basketball athletes....

In this episode, Ramsey Nijem, delves into his career journey from being the youngest Head Strength Coach in the NBA to joining Kansas University men's basketball as the Director of Sport Performance. He discusses his career path, the nuances of off-season strength training, and how he builds meaningful relationships with his basketball athletes. Ramsey emphasizes the importance of a solid foundat...

Legendary Strength Coach, Erik Helland, who has a storied career spanning both the NBA (including the iconic 90's Chicago Bulls) and collegiate basketball at the University of Wisconsin, shares invaluable insights into the evolution of coaching, the importance of mentorship, and building team cohesion. Helland reflects on his time spent bonding with athletes and coaches, his appreciation for the i...

Dr. Jess Elis is the founder of Rehab Code, and the former Vice President of Player Health with the New York Knicks and before that the Director of Player Health and Performance with the Trailblazers. He is someone that has mastered both the science and art of high-performance sports medicine and leadership. In this episode, Jess shares his journey from starting with minimal network connections to...

Maggie Bryant, President of Performance, Health, and Wellness for the LA Clippers joins us today to share her career story and how she has evolved to lead a highly reputable medical & performance department within the league. Maggie discusses her early interest in basketball, the injuries that led her to physical therapy, and her progression through various roles within the NBA. She provides d...

In this episode, I sit down with Lee Taft, widely known as "The Speed Guy." With over 35 years of experience, Lee is a renowned authority on athletic movement and multidirectional speed training. His methodologies, drills, and principles are used by NFL, NBA, and MLB teams, top NCAA programs, and performance facilities across the globe. Lee’s coaching roots run deep — he has coached basketball tea...

Erik is a nationally recognized physical therapist, consultant, and educator based in Portland, Oregon, specializing in sports rehabilitation and applying science to sports medicine, with his current focus on supporting professional and elite collegiate athletes. In this episode, he shares his observations on the gaps medical & performance professionals typically have when it comes to applying...

Dr. Keith D'Amelio has an extensive background in elite sports, including roles with such organizations as the Boston Celtics, Toronto Raptors and Stanford University as well as being the former Director of Athlete Performance at Nike, In this episode, Keith shares his background on the evolution of the basketball landscape over his career as well as the changes in athlete expectations and relatio...

Finish Strong Hoops is your premiere source for industry insights into basketball athletic performance and health. This podcast will bring exclusive interviews with leading experts in sports science, performance training, nutrition, and rehabilitation. Each episode will unpack the latest science and turn it into real-world strategies to help you deliver high-quality services to your athletes.