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You ever have that old friend that – whether it’s been 5 months or 5 years – whenever you talk it just feels easy and natural?

Well I definitely have a few of them, and one of those guys is Jay DeMayo.

And if you’re interested in jump training and how to help your athletes jump higher, you’re going to love this week’s episode!

Jay is in his 22nd year as a strength and conditioning coach at the University of Richmond, and his 20th year working with the men’s basketball team in 2024-25.

And while I know he’s passionate about everything strength and conditioning, one of the things old Graybeard talks about the most is how to better program and coach jump training…\

…so that’s exactly what we’re going to talk about today!

Extensive short coupling jumps are vital for building a foundation in jump training.

– Jay DeMayo

This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast:

• A quick intro/bio from Jay, and what’s new since the last time we chatted.
• Why low-level jumps and plyos are a cornerstone of jump training in basketball.
• The “missing ingredient” when it comes to jump training (Hint: It’s not trying harder!)
• Why understanding the technical model of jump training is so important for our athletes.
• When to use intensive jump training progressions, and how to dose them appropriately.
• Finding the balance between jump training and the weight room to increase your bounce.
• If you’re not already, why you should consider giving athletes more influence over their exercise selection.
• The role of athletes’ feedback in your training program.
• How Jay would shift his approach if he worked with high school or professional players instead of college.
• His thoughts on staying in the S&C game for as long as you want!

Connect with Jay:

• Jay DeMayo and CVASPS on Instagram

Related Links:

• Physical Preparation with Jay DeMayo

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