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 conditioning within the NBA. Reflecting on his 13-year tenure with the Detroit Pistons, Jordan emphasizes the importance of developing strong relationships with athletes and details his balance of traditional strength training with modern techniques like blood flow restriction (BFR). Highlighting the completion of his PhD and its focus on BFR, Jordan reveals key findings regarding fatigue management and its practical applications in an NBA setting. He also previews his upcoming comprehensive BFR course aimed at bridging academic knowledge with real-world sports application.

01:10 Jordan's Basketball Journey

02:22 Transition to Strength and Conditioning

06:04 Joining the Detroit Pistons

08:30 Evolving Role of Strength Coaches

10:17 Building Player Relationships

18:19 Pursuing a PhD

26:03 The Value of a PhD in Today's World

28:22 Introduction to Blood Flow Restriction (BFR)

29:27 Implementing BFR in NBA Training

36:19 Practical Applications of BFR

42:43 Managing Tendinopathy with BFR

49:39 Future Endeavors and Contact Information

Contact Dr. Sabourin:

Email: jsabourinphd@gmail.com

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jordan-sabourin-phd-713a1628

X.com: @jsabs44