Talkin’ Pitt #46 The Reality of College Hoops S&C: George Boulos - James Madison University

In this episode of Talkin’ Pitt, Coach Young catches up with my good friend George Boulos, Director of basketball performance at James Madison University. We dive deep into his coaching journey from his Pittsburgh roots to bouncing between college and private sector roles, and how he found his way back to collegiate athletics.

George shares insights on:
🔹 Managing high roster turnover in the transfer portal era
🔹 Building trust with coaches through effective communication and GPS data
🔹 How he uses isometric training (especially Spanish squats and reverse lunges) to keep his guys healthy
🔹 Why the long-term athlete development model is nearly extinct in college basketball
🔹 His approach to on-boarding freshmen and customizing training blocks
🔹 The importance of financial literacy and side hustles in a field where burnout is real

We also geek out on programming inspiration from Christian Thibaudeau, cluster training, and using GPS tech to better understand player readiness.

This one’s packed with experience, real talk, and practical takeaways, whether you’re in the private sector, college, or somewhere in between.

 

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Instagram: @gcboulos

Email: boulosgc@jmu.edu  

 

 

Music Credit

Music Unlimited, “The Podcast Intro.”