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.
Sir Charles In Charge
So far, Philadelphia 76ers fans have witnessed their best players fall to an injury epidemic.
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.