If you train basketball players and want to take their health and performance to the next level, you’re going to love this episode! Matt Aldred is in his sixth season at Furman and was promoted to assistant head coach and director of basketball health and performance in August of 2023. Beyond basketball, Matt also handles the strength and conditioning programs for men’s golf, and men’s and women’s cross country. But let’s be honest – this show is all about hoops! Today we’re going to cover why Matt’s focused on individualizing programs and the buckets he uses to group his basketball players, how to manage and improve the performance of facially driven athletes, and in one of my favorite segments we discuss the role and implementation of drop landings into his programs.   These guys have high aspirations. They are compelled. They’re not committed or compliant – they’re compelled. So it’s our jobs to be like “Let’s rock! You want to train 6-days per week? Let’s go!” – Matt Aldred   This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast: * Matt’s background, and what got a soccer (Football!) player started in the world of physical prep. * His career arc, and how he got started working at Furman. * Why individualization is such a key piece of the puzzle for him. * The buckets he uses to define his basketball players, and how that helps him write more effective programs. * What “fascial” based-athletes are, and what they need to find that blend between performance and health. * Drop Landings: What they are, and why you should consider using them in your programs. * The KPI’s Matt is tracking with his drop landings. * Get started today! The sets, reps and box heights he would prescribe to someone new with drop landings. * Wearable resistance: What it is, and why Matt’s liking it. * The role of novelty in training of high-level athletes. * The BIG Question. * The always popular lightning round where we talk dad life, nature, favorite cities and what’s next for Matt!     Connect with Matt: * Matt on Instagram   Related Links: * Stiff vs. Shallow Landings Article * Matt’s IG Post on Stiff Landings   Supercharge Your Decision-Making and Program Design with Hawkin Dynamics Force Plates! Force plates are in no way, shape or form new technology, but Hawkin Dynamics has brought them to the 21st century. Hawkin Dynamics plates are wireless which makes them portable and easy to set-up and use. You’ll have the ability to performance test your athletes in a matter of seconds, and give them immediate feedback on their strengths and weaknesses. Their software interface is clean, intuitive and easy on the eye, so both you and your athletes can visualize what’s going on and how to improve their performance. And last but not least, dual force plates allow you to see side-to-side asymmetries, especially in athletes who are in the return to play process. With options to lease or buy, coupled with a 5-year warranty, Hawkin Dynamics force plates can take your performance facility to the next level. To learn more, head over to HawkinDynamics.com or follow them on Instagram @HawinDynamics. Or for direct sales inquires,