Derek Millender: Journey to Becoming an NBA Strength Coach, Strength Training for Basketball Players, and More!

In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan
is joined by Derek Milender, Head Strength Coach for the
Cleveland Cavaliers, to discuss his journey from Pensacola,
Florida to Head Strength Coach for an NBA team. Derek shares
every step of his journey, from his initial interest in
basketball to his transition into the NBA. Derek also discusses
essential factors to consider while training basketball players
from a strength & conditoning perspective. 


Derek Millender was named Head Strength and Conditioning Coach
for the Cleveland Cavaliers in August 2013. He was previously the
Cavaliers’ assistant strength and conditioning coach for three
seasons. Millender is responsible for coordinating the team’s
in-season and off-season performance testing and monitoring, and
strength and conditioning. Millender also incorporates other
training programs such as yoga and Pilates into player
individualized programs. In addition to developing in-season
programs, he works individually with each player during the
offseason to prepare them for the rigors of an NBA season. He
also works with a registered dietician closely to recommend the
right foods at the right time (Nutrient Timing), along with
supplement recommendation.
Prior to joining the Cavaliers, he was the head strength and
conditioning coach for Cleveland State University from 2007-10.
He also spent two years in the Cleveland Indians organization
(2006 Mahoning Valley Scrappers (A), 2007 Akron Aeros (AA)). The
Pensacola, Florida native completed his undergrad studies in 2004
at the University of South Alabama and earned his Master’s Degree
in Exercise Science from Cleveland State University in 2010.
Millender is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
(CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association
(NSCA), Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach * D with
Distinction (10yrs as a certified strength and conditioning
coach) a Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES) through the
National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and is also a Sports
Performance Coach through United States Weightlifting (USAW). He
resides in Cleveland, Ohio. For more on Derek, you can find him
on Instagram @derekmillender or check out
https://thenbsca.com/author/derek-millender/ 


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