Episode 262: Jamie Smith, The U of Strength Athletic and Human Development Approach

Guest: Jamie Smith, Founder, and Head Sport Preparation Coach of The U of Strength

Founder and head sports preparation coach of The U of Strength Jamie Smith joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on the athletic and human development approaches.

Jamie Smith is passionate about guiding his athletes through their developmental process and discovering unique ways that blend physical preparation and skill adaptation. As a former college basketball player at Merrimack College, he graduated with a degree in Sports Medicine and a concentration in Exercise Physiology. He has had the opportunity to coach under some of the most knowledgeable and experienced coaches in the industry.

Jamie has coached a variety of athletes from novice to elite skill levels, some of which include current NHL, NBA, and MLS players and the 2011 NCAA Men’s Basketball National Champion UConn Huskies. Through adaptive, creative and experienced based program design, Jamie assists his athletes in reaching their full potential on and off the ice, court, and field.

Breakdown

1:00 - The U of Strength

6:00 - Human Performance

10:00 - Athletic Development Field

19:00 - Enjoyment Factor

24:00 - Traditional Approach to Coaching

31:00 - Dynamic Warm Up

38:00 - Ecological Approach

42:00 - Basketball Immersion ADS

44:00 - Common Constraint Manipulation

54:00 - Creating Space

59:30 - Need for Specificity