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Philadelphia 76ers coaching staff annual review

By Bret Stuter

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 12: (L-R) Brett Brown, Julies Erving and Jazmin Erving talk to children during Q
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Strength and Conditioning

Now for the role coaches. These are the coaches who work with the players in the weight room, on stretching exercises, and in keeping the team in top shape. Nobody wants to see an injury in the NBA.

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    But don’t blame that on the coaches.  The Philadelphia 76ers play hard, thanks to the group of dedicated professionals.   On the staff, the team has

    ASSISTANT COACH, HEAD OF STRENGTH & CONDITIONING Todd Wright.  ESPN has a video of the guy in the gym.
    ASSISTANT STRENGTH & CONDITIONING COACH Todor Pandov
    APPRENTICE STRENGTH & CONDITIONING COACH Cliff Spiller
    HEAD ATHLETIC TRAINER Kevin Johnson

    Proof in the pudding

    You can bet they have their work cut out for them. But this is a group who is making headway. Kevin Johnson is the recipient of the NBA Trainer of the Year Award.  And he will be the first to acknowledge he works with a great team.  This is the team that has been working to get Jahlil Okafor slimmed down, and Joel Embiid bulked up. The Philadelphia 76ers have a state-of-the-art training facility. You can bet this group has earned the right to call it home.