GymRat J

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GymRat J

Jay Sievers

12 episodes

3 days ago

Basketball is a beautiful sport and sometimes we experience life that makes basketball seem less than ideal. I want to guide you on my personal understanding on how to overcome different obstacles On and Off the Court. Whether you're an athlete, coach or parent, we all can grow to understand ourselves better to be a part of the game better. Welcome to GymRat J.

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Episodes (12/12)

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Joseph Jenkenz

This episode is a throwback for me as I talk with Joseph Jenkenz, a former teammate of mine as well as a current JUCO athlete. He goes through his story of learning to play basketball as well as adjusting to trials and how set backs can be a learning process if you involve God.

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3 years ago

1 hour 41 seconds

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Desmond Miles - Miles Hoop Academy

In this episode, I bring back Coach Desmond Miles of Miles Hoop Academy. Being the second time as my guest we dive into a lot of great key factors that help make athletes the best they can be. In addition, we also talk a lot about NBA stars and their influence on the game of basketball!

You can find Coach Desmond Miles at

Instagram: @miles.hoop.academy

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Instagram: @gymrat.j

TikTok: @gymratj1

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3 years ago

1 hour 5 minutes 4 seconds

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Does a niche really matter in basketball?

This episode we dive into the value of specializing in areas both on and off the court! Tune in to understand why you can be the best version of yourself that you can be. Links: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbusinesscouncil/2021/01/13/why-finding-your-niche-is-key-to-your-business-success/?sh=392bd07e7a16

4 years ago

10 minutes 39 seconds

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Is the Zone Defense a good or bad strategy?

The Zone Defense has been around for a while and is a popular defensive strategy. This episode is my humble opinion as to why it leads to bad habits and bad playmaking in basketball as well as in life. Links: https://www.basketballforcoaches.com/zone-defense-youth-basketball/ Follow me on social media, just look up GymRat J!

4 years ago

15 minutes 18 seconds

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Why Pre Game Routines Matter!

A pre game ritual can make all the difference on the hardwood as well as in life. Visualization and routines can create a mediocre athlete into a confident star!

Links:

https://drstankovich.com/pre-game-routines-lead-to-improved-athletic-performance/

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4 years ago

16 minutes 32 seconds

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How to make that big moment yours

Buzzer beaters, the last shot, the final moment. There are lots of ways to end the game in your favor and in this episode we discuss three steps to prepare you to have success in these moments!

4 years ago

13 minutes 27 seconds

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The difference between Quality and Quantity

I had an experience watching a YouTube video that was really enlightening. Link: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0u0SGOfvt24

4 years ago

6 minutes 1 second

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Larry Bird

Larry Legend is one of the best basketball players I have ever studied. In this episode I discuss my thoughts on Bird and why I believe he is one of the most beneficial athletes to learn from! Links: https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/b/birdla01.html

4 years ago

17 minutes 39 seconds

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Qualities of a successful athlete!

In this episode we welcome Coach Desmond Miles of Miles Hoop Academy to the show and we dive into a great discussion about what qualities make athletes elite!

Links:

https://thriveglobal.com/stories/how-to-become-the-best-3-things-that-made-kobe-bryant-one-of-the-greatest-players-of-all-time/

https://www.amazon.com/Eleven-Rings-Success-Phil-Jackson/dp/0143125346

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4 years ago

27 minutes 46 seconds

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Should I hire a personal coach?

Personal trainers can be such a benefit! But is it for you? In this episode, I will dive deep into the pros and cons of having a personal trainer as an option for you to be a better athlete as well as a person.

4 years ago

17 minutes 26 seconds

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How to Overcome Negative Coaches

Coaches can be some of the best influences in our lives, they are leaders and captains. They also can be some of the most negative people we meet, as sad as that is. In this episode, I am sharing my experiences with a negative coach and am showing you how to overcome! Contact Me: Search Facebook or Instagram for GymRat J Links: 2017 Article about Bosses and Leaders. https://hbr.org/2017/07/how-to-deal-with-a-boss-who-stresses-you-out Barbara Kellerman https://barbarakellerman.com/biography

4 years ago

10 minutes 59 seconds

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Intro

Welcome to GymRat J! In this episode we dive into what this podcast is focusing on for you and later we discuss that it means to truly appreciate the game as well as how that applies to life as a whole.

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@gymratj

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Links:

Deep Game Basketball

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_sCpt3hgixbhBjIk3WkbbA

By Any Means Basketball

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6K-_cvzQldsxdHUvVnX9ug

References:

https://www.merriam-webster.com/

4 years ago

8 minutes 25 seconds