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Female basketball players tear their ACL far more often than male players. In this episode, Gratas and I explain why: the Q angle, hormonal changes during the menstrual cycle, and the two factors you can change, which are strength and landing mechanics. We also cover three simple tests you can do at home, how to progress strength and plyometric work, and a five-minute warm-up that every player, parent, and coach can use.

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Episode 63 | Solo Episode

In this solo episode, I answer one of the questions parents ask me often: at what age should a child start lifting weights? I go through what the research says about growth plates, injury risk, sets and reps by age, growth spurts, and how to choose a coach who understands youth development. If your child plays a sport, this episode explains why strength training is part of keeping them safe and what it should look like at ages six, ten and thirteen.

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Episode #62 | Guest: Gratas

This Ask Me Anything episode of Basketball Body and Mind answers four listener questions with co-host Gratas. Topics include what it means to be different in a team environment, how to safely start post-game lifts and strength coaching, and how to build weight room buy-in with skeptical football players and coaches. Direct, practical answers for players, parents, and coaches navigating team culture and training load.

Mentioned in this episode:

- Book: The Chimp Paradox

- Book: Thinking, Fast and Slow

- Book: Think Again by Adam Grant

- Book: How to Win Friends and Influence People

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Instagram — @gratasgudavicius

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Instagram — @balticmove

Website — www.balticmove.net