Zack Zillner shares his journey from being a strength and conditioning intern at the University of Kansas to becoming the strength coach for the women's basketball team at the University of Texas.   The guys discuss the evolution of strength and conditioning, managing the demands of NCAA tournaments and the stigmas around conditioning in female basketball.   Build relationships. Seize opportunities.   https://www.instagram.com/zack_zillner/   Pre-Script® Level 1 is now open for registration. Learn more at https://www.pre-script.com/psl1   We’ve got a new sponsor!   Marek Health is a health optimization company that offers advanced blood testing, health coaching, and expert medical oversight. Our services can help you enhance your lifestyle, nutrition, and supplementation to medical treatment and care. https://marekhealth.com/rxd Code RXD   Don’t miss the release of our newest educational community - The Pre-Script ® Collective! Join the community today at www.pre-script.com.   For other strength training, health, and injury prevention resources, check out our website, YouTube channel, and Instagram.   For more episodes, subscribe and tune in to our podcast. Also, make sure to sign up to our mailing list at www.pre-script.com to get the first updates on new programming releases.   You can also follow Dr. Jordan Shallow and Dr. Jordan Jiunta on Instagram!   Dr. Jordan Shallow: https://www.instagram.com/the_muscle_doc/ Dr. Jordan Jiunta: https://www.instagram.com/redwiteandjordan/ Growing Popularity of Women's College Basketball (00:10:34) Navigating Pressure (00:12:20) Managing the NCAA Tournament (00:14:41) Enhancing Performance on the Court (00:23:34) Understanding the Sport and Athlete (00:28:17) Tracking Progress (00:28:38) Maintaining Success and Avoiding Stagnation (00:29:05) Misconceptions and Stigmas (00:29:49) Subjective Interpretation of Toughness (00:33:25) Impact of Social Media and Celebrity Status (00:35:32) Challenges and Opportunities (00:46:30)