
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 To connect with great coaches & pros visit, https://protip.app YouTube: https://youtube.com/@protip_conversations Instagram: https://instagram.com/protip_app Facebook: https://facebook.com/app.protip LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/protip-coaching
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Intro Music:
No Lie - Instrumental Version
Niahn ft. GRP
https://artlist.io/song/36439/no-lie---instrumental-version