Myths Around Training With Injuries-Darius Johnson UAB S&C Coach

You can't avoid the weight room if you truly want to start to tap into your full potential. One of the ways some players like to avoid the weight room is when they get hurt or injured, but that mindset hurts your game more than it helps it. I brought in Darius Johnson who is the University of Alabama in Birmingham Women's Basketball Strength and Conditioning Coach, to break 3 big myths around this then he walks down how players can train around injury then that path to recovery.Chapters00:00 The Role of a Strength and Conditioning Coach02:57 Assessing and Addressing Injuries05:55 Managing Player Workload08:51 Collaboration with Athletic Trainers and Coaches11:56 Stress Load Management and Recovery Process36:45 Injury Recovery and Stability40:14 Training for Athletic Performance48:39 Mental Readiness and Identity01:04:58 Navigating Social Media Influence01:06:59 The Role of a Strength Coach