When you’re short on time, what’s the first thing you cut from your workout? For most basketball players, the answer is recovery. Foam rolling gets skipped, stretching becomes optional, and rest days feel like wasted time. But here’s the truth: recovery isn’t lazy—it’s the hidden key to staying injury-free, building mental toughness, and stepping into your season game-ready. In this final part of the Off-Season Series, I’m pulling back the curtain on my personal recovery routine, falling in love with prehab to avoid rehab, and how to actually listen to your body so you don’t burn out before the season even starts.

🎙️ Episode 17: Recover Like a Pro: The Off Season Formula to Staying Game-Ready (Off-Season Series Part 4!)

Release Date: September 3, 2025

Episode Type: Solo Teaching + Story

🔑 Episode Highlights:

• Why prehab beats rehab every time—and how prevention can save you from wasted seasons.
• The truth about foam rolling, stretching, and breathing routines—and why they aren’t just “extras.”
• How to listen to your body and know the difference between soreness, pain, and burnout.
• A mindset shift: recovery isn’t wasted time, it’s a strategy for long-term success in basketball.

💬 Quote Worth Remembering:

“Your body is your career—treat it like your most valuable asset.” – Teige Morrell

🎯 Want to Go Deeper?

If you’re serious about approaching basketball like a pro, your next step is to build structure around your game. That’s why I created my free mini-course, That Finishing Touch—to help you set weekly goals, plan smarter, and build the confidence to actually get buckets.

📥 Sign up here → That Finishing Touch Mini-Course + Setting Goals like a Pro Worksheet

📚 Related Episodes & Resources

• 🎙️ Episode 14 – Relax & Recharge: The First Steps to a Pro-Level Basketball Off Season (Off-Season Series Part 1)
• 🎙️ Episode 15 – Design Your Basketball Off Season Training Plan (That You’ll Actually Stick To) (Off-Season Series Part 2)
• 🎙️ Episode 16 – Discipline & Mental Toughness: How to Stay Hungry All Off Season (Off-Season Series Part 3)
• 📝Check out the Blog Post: How to Approach the Basketball Off Season Like a Pro

📲 Keep the Conversation Going:

I’d love to hear your biggest takeaway from this Off-Season Series! Reach out anytime: teige@proballbuddy.com or tag me on Instagram @proballbuddy while you’re listening. 💬

🧡 If This Helped You:

Send this episode to a teammate or training buddy who sometimes skips their recovery. Often the best way to support each other’s growth is to remind each other of the little things that make the biggest difference.

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