Dr. Ramsey Nijem drops in to discuss his time with the Sacramento Kings and his new position as the Director of Sports Performance for men’s basketball with the University of Kansas.
Episode Summary
Dr. Ramsey Nijem joins the podcast to talk about his path from the Sacramento Kings to Kansas and the principles that have shaped his approach to sports performance. The conversation highlights curiosity, continued learning, and the value of challenging accepted ideas when building a training model for basketball athletes.
The episode also gets into how professional experience can translate to the college level, from communicating with athletes and coaches to applying performance science without losing the human side of the work. It is a strong discussion for coaches interested in blending research, practical coaching, and relationship-driven leadership inside a high-level basketball program.
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