The Secret WNBA Performance Method With Susan King Borchardt of The Athlete Blueprint

In this episode of Click Clack, we sit down with Susan King Borchardt—former Stanford athlete and pioneering WNBA performance coach—to explore her journey from battling ACL injuries to redefining how elite athletes train and recover. Susan founded The Athlete Blueprint, a performance company based out of Beaverton, OR, serving the most elite women's basketball players in the world. Susan shares how her experience shaped a personalized, holistic approach to performance coaching—one that blends mental resilience, cutting-edge tech like Plantiga sensors and Springbok 3D MRIs, and athlete-first recovery strategies.We dive into the evolving world of sports performance, from pro players like Breanna Stewart to youth athletes just finding their stride. Susan breaks down the vital role of routines, rest, and parental support in injury prevention and long-term growth.Whether you're an athlete, coach, or parent, this episode is packed with insight on building strength, both on and off the court.You can also watch this interview on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@clickclackpodcast Chapter Timestamps(00:00) Athlete Blueprint(10:51) Elite Athlete Recovery and Performance Optimization(17:07) Innovative Technology in Athlete Recovery(25:45) Optimizing Athletic Performance and Recovery(32:08) Comprehensive Athlete Recovery and Support(37:50) Youth Athlete Support and Optimization(48:18) Athlete Wellness and Injury Prevention(52:56) Youth Sports Development and Balance(01:00:08) Empowering Athletes(01:05:34) Empowering Athlete Knowledge and SupportFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsclickclack/ANDTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@its.clickclack