Health
WHEN YOU’RE THE shooting coach for NBA stars like Jaylen Brown,Anthony Davis,and Kentavious caldwell-Pope,you have to be at your best. However,managing a 3.4 million–follower Instagram account (@lethalshooter) and consulting for major brands (cough, Nike) means being on point all the time. Matthews, 39, combats burnout through focus and family.
5:45 a.m.
move and Be Inspired
Matthews pedals out 20 miles on his stationary bike before his wife and kids rise. He opts for YouTube clips of motivational talks from Muhammad Ali, Kobe Bryant, Mike Tyson, and Michael Jordan rather of music. He’s notably inspired by Tyson’s former trainer Cus D’Amato; his speeches remind him of the importance of having a mentor.
7:30 a.m.
Schedule Quality Time
His daughters wake up at 7:00 a.m., leading to family breakfast half an hour later.“I used to be the type who went straight to work as soon as I got up,” Matthews shares. However, he realized that he performed better when he took time to eat with his wife and children first—so much so that he FaceTimes in during breakfast when traveling.
11:00 am Hone Skills
At Red Bull headquarters in Santa Monica ,California ,he has an office along with his own court . After completing morning tasks , “I shoot around 500 shots daily without fail,” he states . Not four hundred . Not six hundred . Five hundred . That’s what it takes to maintain his edge while avoiding strain on his hands and shoulders , according to him . 01 :00 pm Pass the Ball “I used to try filming my own videos,” Matthews recalls . “But it became clear I could save time by hiring someone skilled for the other side of the camera.” Delegating was challenging initially , but now his manager organizes his schedule while videographers capture content for IG posts . 06 :00 pm Prepare Dinner
“Matthews concludes each day with another family dinner.” No phones allowed.” No TV.” The conversations with their children keep him grounded.” Then,” they unwind by reading together (currently,”Every Minute Thing,”by Bob & Cedella Marley).”
09 :00 PM Avoid temptationMatthews used not sleep well due to late-night work which drained him energy .” I’d get into bed at night only receive texts from Drake saying he’s in town wanting shoot hoops .” That’s hard text ignore .” Now ,” turns off phone thirty minutes before bedtime.”
“09:10 PM
“Relax
“Switching off my mind is next challenge.” I listen something soothing like gospel or Sade,”he says.” Besides having clearer mind throughout day I’ve noticed other benefits extra sleep such as improved skin appearance bags under eyes gone which aren’t bad bonuses.”
“This article appears january/February issue Men’s Health.”
