Matt Lehner

Podcast #54: Six Keys To Nutrition

matt — Sun, 22 Jan 2017 19:12:53 +0000

The basics of nutrition are usually pretty obvious but most people WON’T follow them. Here they are:

Drink 3-4 liters of water every day.
Eat 5-6 meals every day.
Every meal should contain a protein, fat, and carb source, preferably from whole foods.
Eat organic if possible, especially dairy products and meat sources.
Supplements – all you need is a whole food based multi-vitamin and fish oil.
Caffeine – only consume earlier in the day and never consume 6-7 hours before bed.

Podcast Episode #53: Four Key Areas To Recovery

matt — Sat, 31 Dec 2016 19:53:23 +0000

Without recovery, training is virtually pointless. You don’t make improvements when you’re on the court or in the weight room, you make progress while you’re at home resting. Today I will give you the four areas you MUST focus on if you want to maximize the results from your training and prolong your playing career.

Podcast Episode #52: Do Or Die

matt — Sat, 17 Dec 2016 19:49:46 +0000

In the words of Yoda, “Do or do not. There is no try.” This is a simple mindset that can be summed up by adopting another mindset, one of having no Plan B. It is either achieve our Plan A or die trying. This is the mindset you must adopt if you truly want to accomplish your goals.

Podcast #51: Using Fear As A Guide

matt — Tue, 06 Dec 2016 00:43:55 +0000

The things we fear are often the things we should be pursuing. Pushing our comfort zones daily is one of the most important habits you could ever adopt in your day to day life.

Podcast Episode #50: Being Before Becoming

matt — Sun, 27 Nov 2016 19:20:03 +0000

As I mention in the intro to this podcast, you must be the person before you can become the person. This is the most important mindset and skill you will develop in your quest to reaching the next level in basketball and today will be the start of this process for you.

Podcast Episode #49: Taking Body Contact & Finishing

matt — Sat, 26 Nov 2016 19:01:59 +0000

Many players struggle with that aggressive mindset to take body contact and finish. Today I will tell you the reasons why players typically struggle with this and how to start attacking the basket with confidence.

Podcast #48: Jump Shooting Vs. Set Shooting

matt — Thu, 24 Nov 2016 16:41:51 +0000

Should I have a jump shot or a set shot? This is a question many younger players ask and today I will discuss the pros and cons of each to help you determine which type of shot is best for YOUR game.

Podcast Episode #47: Dealing With Injuries

matt — Sun, 20 Nov 2016 21:16:29 +0000

Dealing with injuries is something every basketball player has or will have to struggle with. Today I will show you how to take advantage of this recovery time to become a better player and a better person.

Podcast Episode #46: What It Takes To Make It To The Top 0.05% Of Basketball

matt — Sun, 20 Nov 2016 20:04:50 +0000

What does it take to make it to the top 0.05% of basketball, A.K.A. the pros? That is what you will learn today, an no, it’s not just how skilled you are.

Podcast Episode #45: In-Season Basketball Training

matt — Sun, 20 Nov 2016 20:03:21 +0000

Basketball season is here! So, how do you go about training your skills and body during the season to continue improving? Most players don’t train on their own at all during the season, so if you take advantage of this, you will be far ahead come the last couple months of your season.