J17 Fitness & Movement Facilitation

RMT, CSCS, HBSc

Co-Founder of J17 Fitness & Founder Movement Facilitation Inc.

Shon is a Strength and Conditioning Specialist and sports scientist that focuses on facilitating efficient movement strategies - specifically change of direction ability.  He uses a data-driven and evidence-informed approach to understanding athletes' movement analysis, in doing so, help athletes develop and optimize performance.

His career mission is to use his knowledge to help prospective athletes develop better and more efficient movement strategies to mitigate injuries and enhance performance.  He has helped athletes in the discipline of basketball, football, and soccer obtain scholarships and professional contracts, and continues to advise various sports teams.

He has spent the past decade diligently learning about the science of movement and is continuing to pursue his goal of understanding injury prevention strategies. 

Websites: 

* https://www.j17fitness.com/

* https://www.movementfacilitation.com/

Email: J17fitness17@gmail.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/movefit_shon

00:00 Introduction

01:00 Sports Growing Up

02:43 Turning Passion into A Career

05:25 A Degree in Health Sciences

08:17 J17 & Movement Facilitation

14:00 Coaching Influences & Mentors

16:30 Best Advice

18:50 What makes a great coach?

22:50 What makes a good student?

30:48 Coaching People of Different Ages

36:45 The Hard Yards For Performance Trainers

41:56 Dealing w/ Challenging Experiences

46:55 Rapid Fire

Today we have an incredible guest on the show. Oliver Prince.
In the early 2000s Oliver was a top ranked high school basketball phenom in Toronto and overall in Canada. There was a single moment that changed the trajectory of his career and we touch upon that and more of his journey in this episode.

Oliver Prince went on to play NCAA basketball for teams such as Florida A&M. Oliver has now transitioned to coaching youth basketball in the Greater Toronto Area.


00:00 Intro
01:15 Beginnings in Sports
04:10 Coaching Influences
08:05 High School Competition In Toronto
09:10 Transitioning to Basketball
10:46 Life Changing Moment
18:00 Learning How To Move Again
22:15 Mom & Brother's Support
26:00 Motivation To Play Again
32:00 Rehab
38:50 4 Long Years
43:45 Overcoming Adversity w/ A Positive Attitude
46:45 Basketball is a way out
49:15 Inspiring Young Athletes
55:30 Coaching Philosophy
01:00:00 Advice For Aspiring Basketball Players
01:00:42 Rapid Fire

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Intro Music:

No Lie - Instrumental Version

Niahn ft. GRP

https://artlist.io/song/36439/no-lie---instrumental-version