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S6 Ep12: Drew Hanlen: The untold secrets of training NBA stars

S6 Ep12: Drew Hanlen: The untold secrets of training NBA stars

Update: 2025-11-20
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Drew Hanlen joins Mo Mooncey & Coach Brendan Suhr, as he breaks down the real mechanics of turning talented players into elite NBA stars. This episode goes through the full process: how he evaluates players, builds their confidence, fixes weaknesses, and designs off-season and in-season development plans. He details his work with names like Jayson Tatum, Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Bradley Beal, plus the mental challenges players face during injuries. No fluff. Just the full methodology behind one of the most effective trainers in basketball.



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S6 Ep12: Drew Hanlen: The untold secrets of training NBA stars

S6 Ep12: Drew Hanlen: The untold secrets of training NBA stars

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