Sportsmedbros

OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:

We are proud to announce our appointment as the Official Medical Advisors of the EuroLeague Head Coaches Board (EHCB).

This new role builds on our longstanding collaboration with EHCB and reflects a shared commitment to advancing coach health, wellness, and performance in European basketball.

By establishing an official medical advisory role, EHCB continues to lead with an innovative approach—recognizing that supporting coaches extends beyond the game itself and that coach health deserves dedicated medical representation.

At this year’s Congress, we had the privilege of presenting our workshop, “Getting Ready for What’s Coming”, to some of the best coaches in the game.

Thank you to the EHCB leadership for their trust and partnership. We look forward to continuing to support the coaches who lead European basketball.

What a week in Athens!

Grateful for the opportunity to serve on the EuroLeague Final Four 2026 medical team and help support one of the biggest events in international basketball.

A special thank you to Basketball and Dr. Ignacio Muro for their trust and collaboration.

From the electric atmosphere in the arena to reconnecting with friends and colleagues from across the basketball world, it was an unforgettable experience. European basketball fans continue to set the standard for passion and energy.

Congratulations to all the teams, athletes, coaches, officials, and staff who made this year’s Final Four such a special event !

World-class conversations. Shared purpose. Forward momentum.

Grateful to be part of the incredible community at in Seattle—where sports medicine continues to advance through collaboration, innovation, and mentorship.

Proud to see the next generation stepping up—especially our resident, Dr. Rodriguez-Ponce, presenting our work with Hiveact reaction lights as we explore practical ways to monitor fatigue and wellness in collegiate athletes.

Always valuable to reconnect with colleagues, exchange ideas, and build meaningful collaborations—all with the shared goal of advancing health, performance, and longevity for athletes and the active population.

Leaving inspired, re-energized, and committed to continue giving back to the sports medicine community.

Big milestone for the SportsMedBros family!

Dr. Ioannis Liras has been designated as a U.S. Soccer Preferred Healthcare Provider.

Built on years of dedication to athlete care, performance, and doing things the right way—evidence-based and player-first.

Grateful for the trust and excited for what’s ahead.

We had the privilege of delivering 3 lectures at the EuroLeague Head Coaches Board Medical Series, focused on what truly drives performance over a long season:

🧠 Fatigue, recovery & the “invisible” factors
🏀 Real-world injury management in basketball
🍽️ Nutrition strategies that sustain elite performance

Because at this level, it’s not just about talent—
it’s about availability.

Availability wins seasons.

Grateful to the EuroLeague Head Coaches Board for the opportunity to share, learn, and collaborate at the highest level of the game.

Which topic do you want us to break down next?

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The ACSM just dropped the biggest resistance training update in 17 years—based on 30,000+ people.

And the message is clear:

👉 You’ve been overcomplicating it.

You don’t need the “perfect program.”
You don’t need a gym.
You don’t need advanced techniques.

You just need:
✔️ Consistency
✔️ Effort
✔️ A plan you’ll actually follow

From a sports medicine perspective, this is HUGE.

Because adherence—not optimization—is what drives real outcomes.

🔖 17 years of research summarized in 8 slides. Save this so you don’t forget the new standards.

Elite

Proud to share that our mentee Dr. Jacquelin Rodriguez-Ponce’s research on technology in women’s football has been accepted for presentation at the 2026 Isokinetic Conference.

Well deserved — and just the beginning.

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