Host Brad Kearns talks with Tim DiFrancesco, PT, DPT, ATC, CSCS, the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Los Angeles Lakers and President of TD Athletes Edge, where he provides fitness, recovery and nutrition guidance to aspiring and professional athletes. Tim is a primal enthusiast and a progressive minded expert in all aspects of athletic peak performance. His role with the Lakers is to do everything possible to have players performing at their peak, minimizing injury risk, and also optimizing their health while they’re at it.
Tim supports Dr. Cate Shanahan’s effort to plan nutritious meals for the players, and encourages players in a sensitive and inspiring manner to adopt healthy lifestyle habits like; minimizing screen use at night and getting quality afternoon naps to account for their grueling travel and game schedule. Tim talks about the importance of a well-balanced strength and mobility program for all athletes, not just basketball players. Tim is constantly seeking new and innovative health information and training techniques to up his game and that of his players. Check out his informative blog at tdathletesedge.com and follow him on Twitter: @tdathletesedge.