"Adam and I talk about questions you should ask your league or team about insurance, how the view of concussions has changed over the years and how just speaking up can mitigate injuries from taking place." 

Adam has been involved in Basketball administration for almost 25 years. He has acted as Program Coordinator, Technical Director, as well as Executive Director with Basketball Manitoba. Additionally, he co-founded the Winnipeg Minor Basketball Association and served as their Executive Director.

Over the years, Adam has been a champion for developing many new initiatives. As a result, Basketball Manitoba has always been ahead of the pack with new innovative ideas that are eventually adopted by other sports organizations.

Basketball Manitoba's philosophy on injuries is prevention and balanced recovery. They publish regular articles informing coaches on avoiding injury in practices and how to train basketball players to prevent potential injuries. Additionally, they have a comprehensive insurance policy that supports players, coaches, and officials in their recovery journey.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/basketballmb/

The Athlete's Recovery workshop mission is to help and support you on your journey of pain relief and overall wellness. We want to help empower you to change your lifestyle to become healthy in mind, body, and spirit so that you can be active and pain-free.

The Athlete's Recovery Workshop: https://back2basketball.systeme.io/Workshop

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/back2basketball/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/back2basketball/

"We talk about how training should be fun but challenging, the importance of mobility and functional movement patterns, and why the internet might NOT be the best source to solve your pain. "

Jon is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA) and a graduate of the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Kinesiology and Bachelor of Education. He helps former basketball players look and feel like athletes again without living in the gym. He takes pride in educating and inspiring others to make lasting positive lifestyle changes to build their best life.

The Athlete's Recovery workshop mission is to help and support you on your journey of pain relief and overall wellness. We want to help empower you to change your lifestyle to become healthy in mind, body, and spirit so that you can be active and pain-free.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonny.j1/

The Athlete's Recovery workshop mission is to help and support you on your journey of pain relief and overall wellness. We want to help empower you to change your lifestyle to become healthy in mind, body, and spirit so that you can be active and pain-free.

The Athlete's Recovery Workshop: https://back2basketball.systeme.io/Workshop

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/back2basketball/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/back2basketball/

"Jon and I talk about how an injury can have you questioning your values. How realizing if you're in a victim or creator mindset can affect your injury recovery. And How embracing the journey can boost your self-confidence" 

Jon is entering his 7th year coaching at the U SPORTS level. Currently, Jon is the lead assistant coach at the University of Regina with the Women’s Basketball program. Jon has had various experiences coaching and instructing all levels of basketball players.

Jon is most passionate about empowering athletes in high-performance environments. Through developing a holistic approach in player development, Jon has shifted his coaching methods from previous years. Jon values autonomy, self-discovery, problem-solving and retention & transfer as a coach.

Looking forward, Jon is developing interests in spirituality, sports psychology, breathwork and yoga.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hoopermeditations/ https://www.instagram.com/jandgies/

The Athlete's Recovery workshop mission is to help and support you on your journey of pain relief and overall wellness. We want to help empower you to change your lifestyle to become healthy in mind, body, and spirit so that you can be active and pain-free.

The Athlete's Recovery Workshop: https://back2basketball.systeme.io/Workshop

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/back2basketball/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/back2basketball/

" We talk about the concept of protect, correct, and develop for training to avoid injuries. How to apply self-determination theory in training, and understanding the reason why we brush our teeth can help you overcome injuries and pain." 

 Richard Sylvester is a strength and conditioning specialist. He has worked with basketball players at the University of Manitoba and Grande Prairie Regional College. Additionally, he worked with Alberta Sport Development Centre NW and a youth physical development coach and speed and power coach for an international Rugby Academy and a Netball Academy. Richard is currently pursuing his Ph.D. at The Auckland University of Technology (New Zealand) His mission is to use his education and experience to help athletes achieve success, safety and enjoyment in sport. 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richsylvester/ 

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Sylvesterstrength/

The Athlete's Recovery workshop mission is to help and support you on your journey of pain relief and overall wellness. We want to help empower you to change your lifestyle to become healthy in mind, body, and spirit so that you can be active and pain-free.

The Athlete's Recovery Workshop: https://back2basketball.systeme.io/Workshop

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/back2basketball/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/back2basketball/

"We talk about limiting beliefs and how that can affect recovering from injuries.  Accepting reality, and how taking action has a compound effect. We also discuss some practical methods for increasing confidence and mood"

Jelane played basketball for and took psychology at the University of Winnipeg. He played 3x3 with Team Winnipeg, which was one of the top teams in Canada. Additionally, he represented Canada in 3x3 at the 2019 Olympic Qualifying Tournament. In 2019 and 2020, he played for the Saskatchewan Rattlers in the Canadian Elite Basketball League. Before that, he played for Sudbury 5 and PEI Island Storm in the NBL.

Jelane became interested in personal development and saw how focusing on psychology, consciousness, and the mind could improve his playing performance. He created Psychvancing to help athletes change their mindset so that they can become better athletes.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psychvancing/

The Athlete's Recovery workshop mission is to help and support you on your journey of pain relief and overall wellness. We want to help empower you to change your lifestyle to become healthy in mind, body, and spirit so that you can be active and pain-free.

The Athlete's Recovery Workshop: https://back2basketball.systeme.io/Workshop

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/back2basketball/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/back2basketball/

" We talk about the often forgotten fact that humans are animals. How important strength through length is. And a common myth in the training and fitness world."  

Matthew is a physical education teacher, basketball player, and founder of Alliance Athletics coaching.

He has played sports his entire life, such as soccer, badminton, volleyball, football, track and field, but his true love has always been basketball.  He played college basketball and professional 3x3 basketball.

Matt developed a desire to improve his body, and through this process, he became passionate about the topic of athletic development.

Through the founding of Alliance Athletics, he started to see training differently. The Alliance training system can be adapted to anyone willing to put in the work. It includes standards, levels and a pathway to reach your peak and live pain-free!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alliance_athletics_/

Webpage: https://www.alliance-athletics.com/

The Athlete's Recovery workshop mission is to help and support you on your journey of pain relief and overall wellness. We want to help empower you to change your lifestyle to become healthy in mind, body, and spirit so that you can be active and pain-free.

The Athlete's Recovery Workshop: https://back2basketball.systeme.io/Workshop

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/back2basketball/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/back2basketball/

"We talk about how focusing on getting better every day can change your life. Strategies for dealing with injuries, as well as mindset around injuries. "

After playing College basketball, Graham moved on to play on the FIBA 3x3 World Tour, Professional 3x3 in Japan, and currently plays for the Canadian Deaf National Basketball Team. He is also a Physical Education teacher and basketball coach at various age levels dedicated to helping young people develop their understanding and passion for lifelong physical activity.

The Athlete's Recovery workshop mission is to help and support you on your journey of pain relief and overall wellness. We want to help empower you to change your lifestyle to become healthy in mind, body, and spirit so that you can be active and pain-free.

The Athlete's Recovery Workshop: https://back2basketball.systeme.io/Workshop

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/back2basketball/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/back2basketball/

"We talk about the challenges of coming back from a herniated disc.  How to avoid falling into the pit of depression from recovery setbacks and how basketball players should train to avoid future injuries. "

Sherwin Vasallo graduated from form the University of Winnipeg when he was a member of the Men's basketball team.

He has been a rehabilitation specialist and strength coach for over 15 years. Formerly a Dragondoor Certified Russian.

He Currently trains Athletes with a special focus on his AP Ballers program, which focuses on training in the weight room and on the court for youth to the pros.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ap_baller/   and https://www.instagram.com/acceleration_performance/

Website: https://www.accelerationperformance.ca/apballer and https://www.accelerationperformance.ca/

The Athlete's Recovery workshop mission is to help and support you on your journey of pain relief and overall wellness. We want to help empower you to change your lifestyle to become healthy in mind, body, and spirit so that you can be active and pain-free.

The Athlete's Recovery Workshop: https://back2basketball.systeme.io/Workshop

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/back2basketball/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/back2basketball/

tbd

I created Back2Basketball because I wanted to help people.

After years of battling back-pain, I eventually hurt my back so badly that my right leg became paralyzed.

I could no longer do the things I loved, like play basketball or even something simple, like relaxing and watching a movie. Instead,  I spent my days trying to ease my back pain. I was depressed, had low energy and was scared that this is how the rest of my life would be.

I searched for help in the medical system; however, nothing seemed to work. It wasn't until I took accountability for myself and changed my mindset and lifestyle that I started to see a reduction in my back pain. Eventually, I rebuilt my body and mind and returned to playing basketball and being active again.

Back2Basketball's mission is to transform the lives of past and present basketball players who struggle with back pain by focusing on personal storytelling and community building. Our hope is to inspire a change in mindset, as well as a shift in the lifestyle and daily habits of basketball players. We wish to transform and effectively alter the lives of people who have been suffering from chronic, debilitating back pain. By changing their perspective on their bodies and its abilities through empowerment, accountability, and consistency, we hope to help you completely turn your life around.

Back2Basketball  envisions a future where basketball players are empowered to take ownership of their daily habits and lifestyle choices that will lead to long-lasting positive outcomes.